Frisky Business MEGA Adoption Event, One Day Only, All Adoptions $8, October 18th, - Washington Humane Society, Georgia Avenue Adoption Center

Washington, DC – The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is traveling back to the 1980s for one day only! On Saturday, October 18, all animals adopted from the Georgia Avenue Adoption Center are available for just an $8 adoption fee during our “Frisky Business” 1980s themed adoption event. Plus, we are opening one hour early to offer this choice special for a full eight hours (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.).

Pop by 7319 Georgia Ave., NW to visit all of the furry dudes and dudettes looking for new homes! We’ll also be chilling out front with Adopt Force One (our mobile adoption vehicle), so you will have an even greater selection of rad animals to choose from!

 All pets adopted from the Washington Humane Society go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Our standard adoption counseling and approval process applies to all adoptions, and a $15 DC dog license fee is required for dogs adopted by DC residents (scrunchies and leg warmers not included).

WHAT: “Frisky Business” MEGA Adoption Special

WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014
                11:00 am - 7:00 pm

WHERE: Georgia Avenue Adoption Center - ONLY!
                7319 Georgia Avenue, NW

                SPECIAL: $8 reduced adoption fees for all animals at the Georgia Avenue Adoption Center

Pets adopted from our New York Avenue location, or from foster homes, on October 18 will be available for our regular adoption fees. Learn more at www.washhumane.org/adopt.

About the Washington Humane Society: WHS is the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States and has been the leading voice for animals in the District of Columbia since 1870. WHS provides protection and care to over 43,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services including: sheltering, adoption, humane law enforcement, spay and neuter, humane education, human – animal rehabilitation programs, and lost and found services. For more information, please visit www.washhumane.org.

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It wasn't immediately clear if Xu has a lawyer.

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Here, Dr. Samantha Klau, veterinarian for the doggy-care center Biscuits & Bath, shares 9 types of food that are bad for your dog or cat.

Onions and garlic
Whether fresh, cooked, dried or powdered, these veggies cause damage to red blood cells and gastrointestinal problems in pets. "The small amounts found in dog food and supplements usually don't cause a problem, but we recommend not giving it to your pet," Klau said.

Signs that you should call your vet: weakness, shortness of breath, loss of appetite or vomiting

Alcohol
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Signs that you should call your vet: vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, disorientation, stupor and, in severe cases, coma, seizures or the inability to stand up.

Caffeine
If consumed in large enough quantities, anything caffeinated can kill your pet. That includes coffee (even the grounds), tea, energy drinks and medications.

Signs that you should call your vet: rapid heartbeat, muscle tremors, bleeding, restlessness, rapid breathing or seizure-like symptoms.

Grapes and raisins
These snacks are perfect for people, but not so much for pets. Small amounts can make your sidekick sick, while larger amounts can cause kidney failure.

Signs that you should call your vet: non-stop vomiting, exhaustion or depression.

Unbaked bread dough
If it’s made with live yeast, raw dough can expand in your pet's stomach. Small amounts can lead to gastrointestinal upset, bloating and a belly ache.

Signs that you should call your vet: vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, disorientation, stupor and, in severe cases, coma, seizures, swelling belly or the inability to stand up.

Raw eggs, meat and fish
Uncooked food may be contaminated with salmonella or E. coli, which can upset your pet's gastrointestinal tract.

Signs that you should call your vet: vomiting, fever or enlarged lymph nodes.

Fat trimmings and bones
Sure, they’re delicious for pets, but fat trimmings and bones just as dangerous. Fat, whether cooked or raw, can cause pancreatitis, and bone splinters can get lodged in your pet's mouth and throat and even block or perforate the digestive system.

Signs that you should call your vet: diarrhea, blood in the stool, abdominal pain or loss of appetite.

Dairy
Milk and other dairy products are not well tolerated by cats and is particularly rough on dogs. "Dogs don't posses a significant amount of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down milk," Klau said. Dairy products also predispose pets to food allergies.

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