Shelter Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00-4:00
Closed Sunday. Monday & Some Holidays. Location:
6718 SH 68 Ogdensburg, NY 13669 Address and Phone:
P.O. Box 594
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
(315) 393-5191 Adoption Fees:
Dogs -
$90
Cats - $65
This fee includes spay/neuter, distemper, parvo and upper respiratory vaccinations. Animals will be checked for worms, fleas, ticks and other parasites and treated if necessary. Cats can be tested for feline leukemia for an additional $25.00 fee. Spay/Neuter Now...
is a non-profit organization that helps provide low cost spay/neuter for qualifying applicants. For information on the program, please call 324-5969. Please be a responsible pet owner and have your pets spayed or neutered. Prevent an Unwanted Litter! Shelter Wish List - · Litter, Litter & Litter (clay, not scoopable)
- · Laundry Soap
- · Bleach
- · Dish Detergent
- · Paper Towels
- · 13, 45 & 55 Gallon Heavy Duty Trash Bags
- · Purina Cat Chow (blue bag)
- · Purina
Cat Chow Indoor/Outdoor (green bag)
- · Pedigree Small Dog Breed Hard Food
- · Fabric Softener Sheets (not liquid)
Quotable Quotes: | Safety in the Great Outdoors
(abridged from ASPCA web site. For more information go to ASPCA.org) It is finally Spring here in the North Country and summer will follow before we know it! With the advent of warmer weather folks find it easier and more fun to hit the great outdoors with their canine companions. But as any seasoned outdoor adventurer
knows, it’s important to stay safe while you’re having fun outdoors. Whether you hike through the woods, spend the day at the beach or just take your dog for a jog in the park, proper gear and preparation are essential parts of a well-planned outing. First, make sure your dog is healthy enough for physical exertion. Your veterinarian should check for any health issues that may be aggravated
by exercise. Also make sure that your dog has all the vaccinations needed. A rabies vaccine is required by law in all states, and making sure your dog’s rabies vaccine is up to date is an important precaution to take – especially if you dog might encounter wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats or foxes, which sometimes carry the disease. Outdoor environments are great but they’re also a great place to pick up parasites, which are annoying at best. At worst, some parasites can cause serious illness and even death. - · Fleas aren’t just pests. In some pets, their bites can cause extreme skin irritation and infection. They can multiply until you’ve got an infestation in your house or yard, and once they’ve multiplied, they can be difficult to exterminate. Fleas can also cause fatal anemia in some dogs.
- · Ticks can cause Lyme disease, canine ehrilcihiosis, canine anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. These diseases pose a serious threat to your dog’s well-being, and some are contagious to humans as well.
- · Heartworms, transmitted through mosquito bites, can kill a dog if left untreated. Other intestinal worms, such a hookworms and roundworms, can also cause serious health problems. And because humans can host intestinal worms, these parasites can be a significant public health concern.
- The good news is that you can find many effective products to protect your dog from parasites and parasite-related disease. Ask your veterinarian for help choosing and using the right products for your dog.
After you’ve made thoughtful plans it’s time to gather
your gear and hit the road. No matter where you go with your dog, you’ll need a few essentials: - · Identification. Off-leash romps can be lots of fun but no matter how much you trust your dog to come reliably when called, dogs do get lost. A tempting squirrel darting across a trail, the sound
of a dog barking in the distance or a fascinating scent may prompt even the most obedient of dogs to investigate. Even if you never let your dog run off-leash, accidents happen. Your dog may unexpectedly leap out of your car when you open the door. Sometimes leashes break or slip out of hands. So it’s important to make sure your dog always wears a collar with identification and rabies tags. Make sure the ID clearly shows an up-to-date phone number where you, a friend or family member
can be reached. You might also consider a microchip in case she loses her collar somehow.
- · Water and a bowl. If you’re going to exercise your dog, make sure that she stays hydrated. Bring some fresh water for her and a travel bowl.
- · First aid kit. Ask your vet for specific advice about what to put in your dog’s kit.
- · A well trained dog. A
number of obedience skills make outings with your dog safer and more enjoyable!
- Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe When the Mercury Rises:
- · Keep
citronella candles, insect coils and oil products out of reach. If ingested, they can produce stomach irritation in pets, and possibly even central nervous system depression.
- · Do not apply sunscreen or insect repellent products to your pet that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. The ingestion of sunscreen products can
result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy in pets.
- · Cats react very differently than dogs to some insecticides; because of this, some flea control products that are safely used on dogs, particularly those containing permethrin, can be deadly to cats, even in small amounts.
- · NEVER leave your pet in your parked car in warm weather. It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke and suffocation. Most people don't realize how hot it can get in a parked car on a balmy day. However, on a 78 degree day, temperatures in a car parked in the shade can exceed 90 degrees -- and hit a scorching
160 degrees if parked in the sun!
| There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” – Ben Williams “It’s impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens.” ~Cynthia E. Varnado “Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” ~George Eliot | Our Web Site has a variety of information available, both fun and resourceful. You can find photographs of pets ready for adoption, information on health and medical issues for pets, lost and found pet information, archived issues of previous newsletters and even pages to submit your own pet stories. We welcome comments from our visitors. Check it out at http://stlawrencevalleyspca.org . |
Did you Know…??
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| The Winners of our Winter Madness Raffle were: 1st Prize - $100 gift card to Walmart - Sherry Watson 2nd Prize- $50 NYS Scratch-off lottery tickets – Carolyn Trivilino Other Prize winners: Pat Ladouceur, Conni Vebber, Gennie Wetterhahn, Jane Basta, Michelle Patterson, Richard McAllister, Kim Demers, Rosa McEathron, June Harvey, Carl & Joyce Bickel, Nancy Edwards, Robert Balfour, Virginia Stats & Phyllis Poore. | Are You Exercising Your Will Power? Did you know you could make a gift to the St. Lawrence Valley SPCA that costs you nothing during your lifetime? You can meet your personal and family commitments today while providing for a gift for us tomorrow. How? Easy does it. You can leave a bequest to the shelter in your will. Whether you leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate after expenses have
been covered, you give a gift that won’t cost you anything in your lifetime. It doesn’t take a lot to make a big difference. Consider leaving a legacy. | The event raised $1,335.00 and the 2009 Memory Tree raised $2,100.00 which had been used to cover Shelter operating
expenses. Thanks to all who participated in these fund raisers. |
Foods That Are Hazardous to Cats
Many cats are picky eaters, so they’re less likely than dogs to be attracted to certain human foods. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware that some foods can be
dangerous to cats. - · Bread Dough – Raw bread dough made with live yeast can be hazardous to cats. When a cat swallows raw dough, the warm, moist environment of the stomach provides an ideal environment for the yeast to multiply, resulting in an expanding mass of dough in the stomach. Expansion of the stomach can be severe enough to decrease blood flow to the stomach wall and affect breathing. Also, as the yeast metabolizes the sugar in the dough, alcohol is produced. The alcohol can be absorbed, resulting in alcohol intoxication.
- · Chocolate – Most cats don’t have a sweet tooth. However, some will eat foods containing chocolate. These can cause chocolate intoxication in cats. The compounds in chocolate that are toxic are caffeine and theobromine, which belong to a group of chemicals called methylxanthines. These compounds cause stimulation of the heart and nervous system. The rule of thumb with chocolate is “the darker it is, the more dangerous it is.”
- · Ethanol – Also known as ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol and drinking alcohol, can be very dangerous for cats. Due to their small size, cats are far more sensitive to ethanol than humans are. Even drinking a small amount of a product containing alcohol can cause significant
intoxication. Cats are often attracted to mixed drinks that contain milk, cream or ice cream.
| - · Moldy Foods – A wide variety of molds grow on foods. Some molds produce toxins called tremorgenic mycotoxins, which can cause serious or even life-threatening problems if eaten. Cats tend to be finicky, but they can eat molds that grow on dairy products, like cheese and cream cheese.
- · Onions and Garlic – All members of the onion family (shallots, onions, garlic, scallions etc.) contain compounds that can damage cats’ red blood cells if eaten in sufficient quantities. Garlic tends to be more toxic than onions on an ounce-for-ounce basis, and cooking does not destroy the toxin. While its uncommon for cats to eat enough raw onions and garlic to cause serious problems, exposure to concentrated forms of onion and garlic, such as dehydrated onions, onion soup mix or garlic powder, can put cats at risk of poisoning.
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