Do you know the signs and risks of aging in cats? Would you like to learn more about keeping your cat healthy and happy in its senior years?
Learn more at http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/health_information/SlowingDown.cfm
Is your pet losing its hearing due to age, or maybe it was born deaf? Here are some great tips on learning how to communicate with your pet!
Do you want to learn about pet CPR? eCornell offers a free one hour online pet CPR course which covers learning how to determine if your pet needs CPR, chest compressions and mouth to snout ventilation.
Check it out here: https://www.ecornell.com/courses/veterinary-courses/pet-cpr/
Did you know having a pet is good for your health? Read more at http://www.vetstreet.com/dr-marty-becker/why-the-human-animal-bond-is-so-important?page=2.
Are you considering adding a rabbit to your family? Do you know enough about homing a pet bunny?
Learn more at http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/february-is-adopt-a-rescued-rabbit-month-10-things-you-should-know-about-pet-bunnies.
Are you overfeeding your cat? Do you know why the age or health of your cat matters? Read more at http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_information/CW_Feed.cfm
PFD applications are in and SOS Pets is slotted to receive a generous $3400! More than $2500 of those pledges came from Seward residents while the rest was pledged by out of town donators. Thank you to all who support SOS Pets!
Didn't have a chance to select SOS Pets through Click.Pick.Save? Check out our Donations Page on our site!
Poor, poor Henri...life is so rough.
March 31st is fast approaching. Have you completed your PFD application yet? Don't forget to choose SOS Pets Seward through Pick.Click.Give!
Are you considering taking your pet along for your next adventure? Making plans to travel with your furry friend can be overwhelming.
Check out this great resource! The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Pets!
How do you plan your travels when including your pet?
It’s common for dogs to run off for various reasons. Perhaps the kids didn’t close the door all the way, or fireworks spooked your dog and she ran off in fear, or maybe your furry friend is still working on his selective hearing issue and decided to take himself for a walk against your wishes.
Whatever the case, wouldn’t you want to make it as easy as possible to identify your pet? The American Humane Associate estimates over 10 million (10 MILLION?!) dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year. According to a study published in the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Associated, only about 22% of lost dogs that enter shelters were reunited with their families. However, that return rate jumped to 52% for microchipped dogs. Cats have it even worse. Less than 2% of cats that enter shelters are reunited with their families. The return rate for microchipped cats is 30%, a huge increase!
Getting your pet microchipped is easy and painless. The chip, a small identifying electronic circuit about the size of a grain of rice, can be implanted by your vet in a matter of seconds. The cost is usually $25-$50 depending on your provider. However, Save Our Seward Pets offers low cost microchipping to any interested pet owner.
If you’re interested in low-cost microchipping drop us a note at sospets@ymail.com or keep an eye on our event calendar for our next microchipping event!
Success! On Monday, February 13, 2017, the Seward City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2017-010, which designates $20,000 of funding toward general repairs for the Seward Animal Shelter. The repairs include installation of outdoor electric outlets, temporary heating improvements, plumbing repairs, installation of a wireless internet connection for security cameras, improved flooring, and roofing repairs. The City Manager has been authorized to use these funds immediately.
In addition, the city recognized there has been interest in plans to relocate the current animal shelter and will be exploring grant opportunities for longer-term animal shelter relocation. We’re one step closer to a new Seward Animal Shelter!
We’d like to thank the Seward City Council for recognizing and addressing the immediate needs of the Seward Animal Shelter. We’d also like to thank our community members who took a moment to write or speak on behalf of approving the funding toward the shelter. Together we can build a vibrant, welcoming and prosperous community!
