Saturday, March 7, 2015
A Snowball Hits This Horse, But Wait And Watch Because It’s Not Over
Beautiful Adoptable Birds at The Washington Humane Society - Come Meet, Gorka, Chipper, Houdini, and Green Bird
Bird is the word at our New York Avenue Adoption Center! Gorka, Chipper, Houdini, and Green Bird are chirping away hoping their new families hear their songs and take them home.
Our adoption centers are open today from noon to 7 p.m. and you can see our adoptable online at www.washhumane.org/adopt.
Animal ID: 23627936
Species: Bird
Breed: Parakeet (Other)/Parakeet (Other)
Age: 1 year 6 months 14 days
Sex: Male
Size:Small
Color:Blue/White
Declawed: No
Site: Washington Humane Society
Location: Adoptions Lobby
To learn more about Gorka, click HERE!
Animal ID: 25051141
Species: Bird
Breed: Parakeet (Other)/Parakeet (Other)
Age: 4 years 8 days
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Blue/White
Declawed: No
Site: Washington Humane Society
Location: Adoptions Lobby
To learn more about Chipper, click HERE!
Animal ID: 25051161
Species: Bird
Breed: Parakeet (Other)/Parakeet (Other)
Age: 2 years 8 days
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Yellow/Green
Declawed: No
Site: Washington Humane Society
Location: Adoptions Lobby
To learn more about Houdini, click HERE!
Animal ID: 25051170
Species: Bird
Breed: Parakeet (Other)/Parakeet (Other)
Age: 2 years 8 days
Sex: Male
Size: Small
Color: Green/Yellow
Declawed: No
Site: Washington Humane Society
Location: Adoptions Lobby
To learn more about Green Bird, click HERE!
Location:
Washington Humane Society
District of Columbia Animal Care and Control
(New York Avenue Adoption Center - WHS is contracted by the Department of Health to operate this facility)
1201 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-576-6664
Adoption Center Hours:
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily
Closed for adoptions on Wednesdays
Website: Washington Humane Society
Stray animals are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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What You Should Have in Your Pet's First-Aid Kit
Keep your pet's first-aid kit in your home and take it with you if you are traveling with your pet.
One way to start your kit is to buy a first-aid kit designed for people and add pet-specific items to it. You can also purchase a pet first-aid kit from a pet-supply store or catalog. But you can easily assemble your own kit by gathering the items on our lists below.
Pet-specific supplies
Pet first-aid book
Phone numbers: your veterinarian, the nearest emergency-veterinary clinic (along with directions!) and a poison-control center or hotline (such as the ASPCA poison-control center, which can be reached at 1-800-426-4435)
Paperwork for your pet (in a waterproof container or bag): proof of rabies-vaccination status, copies of other important medical records and a current photo of your pet (in case he gets lost)
Nylon leash
Self-cling bandage (bandage that stretches and sticks to itself but not to fur—available at pet stores and from pet-supply catalogs)
Muzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting (don't use this if your pet is vomiting, choking, coughing or otherwise having difficulty breathing)
Basic first-aid supplies
Absorbent gauze pads
Adhesive tape
Antiseptic wipes, lotion, powder or spray
Blanket (a foil emergency blanket)
Cotton balls or swabs
Gauze rolls
Hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting—do this only when directed by a veterinarian or a poison-control expert)
Ice pack
Non-latex disposable gloves
Petroleum jelly (to lubricate the thermometer)
Rectal thermometer (your pet's temperature should not rise above 103°F or fall below 100°F)
Scissors (with blunt ends)
Sterile non-stick gauze pads for bandages
Sterile saline solution (sold at pharmacies)
Tweezers
A pillowcase to confine your cat for treatment
A pet carrier
Other useful items
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®), if approved by a veterinarian for allergic reactions. A veterinarian must tell you the correct dosage for your pet's size.
Ear-cleaning solution
Expired credit card or sample credit card (from direct-mail credit-card offers) to scrape away insect stingers
Glucose paste or corn syrup (for diabetic dogs or those with low blood sugar)
Nail clippers
Non-prescription antibiotic ointment
Penlight or flashlight
Plastic eyedropper or syringe
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) to clean the thermometer
Splints and tongue depressors
Styptic powder or pencil (sold at veterinary hospitals, pet-supply stores, and your local pharmacy)
Temporary identification tag (to put your local contact information on your pet's collar when you travel)
Towels
Needle-nosed pliers
Common-sense advice
In addition to the items listed above, include anything your veterinarian has recommended specifically for your pet.
Check the supplies in your pet's first-aid kit occasionally and replace any items that have expired.
For your family's safety, keep all medical supplies and medications out of the reach of children and pets.
Washington, DC - Got Cabin Fever? Come Out to The MPD Second District Police Station - Washington Humane Society's Adoption Fair - Today, March 7th, From 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come out to the Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. Second District Police Station (3320 Idaho Ave, NW) adoption fair TODAY from noon to 2 p.m.! There will be plenty of adoptables, fun demos, and giveaways.
What: Adoption Fair
Time: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. Second District Police Station
3320 Idaho Ave, NW
Washington, DC
See all of our scheduled adoption events at www.washhumane.org/adoptionevents.
My beautiful model is Madden. She may/may not be at the event today. However, she is available for adoption.
Animal ID: 24943032
Species: Dog
Breed:Terrier, American Staffordshire/Mix
Age: 2 years 25 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: White/Brown
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: Washington Humane Society
Location: Adoptions Kennel
If you are interested in adopting Madden, or any other animals available contact:
Hours and Locations
Georgia Avenue Adoption Center
7319 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20012
202-723-5730
Adoption Center Hours:
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily
Closed for adoptions on Wednesdays
Click for holiday hours »
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District of Columbia Animal Care and Control
(New York Avenue Adoption Center - WHS is contracted by the Department of Health to operate this facility)
1201 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-576-6664
Adoption Center Hours:
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily
Closed for adoptions on Wednesdays
Click for holiday hours »
To report animal cruelty/ neglect, call 202-723-5730
Cruelty reports are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Stray animals are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Website: Washington Humane Society
Friday, March 6, 2015
Amtrak Carry-On Pet Pilot Program Extended
If you're traveling on the Carl Sandburg and Illinois Zephyr, Trains 380, 381, 382 and 383 or the Illini and Saluki, Trains 390, 391, 392 and 393, you can now take your pet along. Amtrak is conducting a pilot program sponsored by the state of Illinois that will allow customers to take their small dogs or cats along with them on the train. Now that Rover can come over, we hope to see you and your pet onboard.
Pets Onboard
Please refer to the guidelines below. Other restrictions may apply. Note that these guidelines do not pertain to passengers traveling with service animals.
Types of Pets Allowed
Cats and dogs are the only types of pets accepted on Amtrak, and only one pet per passenger will be allowed.
Where Travel Must Begin
Note: Due to the ticket office hours, the only train accepting pet reservations at Naperville is Train 383, and at Homewood the only trains accepting pet reservations are Trains 393 and 392.
Round trips may be booked to an unstaffed station, but travel must begin at staffed stations, as described in the "Pet Reservations, Fare and Ticketing" section below.
Pet Reservations, Fare and Ticketing
Effective August 4, pet reservations will be accepted on the Trains 380, 381, 382, 383, 390, 391, 392 and 393, through April 26, 2015. Travel with pets on Trains 390, 390, 391, 392 and 393 begins August 11.
Pet reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. No more than four pets are reserved per train. Service animals do not count towards this limitation.
The fare for pets is $25.00 per carrier, for each travel segment.
Pet reservations can only be made with a reservation agent at 1-800-USA-RAIL or at a staffed station.
Passengers may only pick up pet tickets at the Chicago, Naperville, Galesburg, Homewood, Champaign-Urbana or Carbondale stations. Pet tickets cannot be picked up at any other stations.
Pets are not permitted to travel with unaccompanied minors.
During this pilot program, multi-ride tickets cannot be used in conjunction with pet reservations. Multi-ride ticket holders traveling with a pet must reserve a coach seat and pay the applicable fare.
Arrive at Least 30 Minutes Early
Passengers traveling with pets must check in at the station ticket office no later than 30 minutes before train departure time in order to allow sufficient time to confirm pet eligibility and complete a Release and Indemnification Agreement.
Designated Pet Car & Onboard Guidelines
- Passengers must remain with pets at all times.
- Pets must remain inside their carrier at all times and may not be removed from their carrier while in stations or onboard trains.
- Passengers must keep their pet carrier under their own seat. Pet carriers are not permitted under the seat in front of you.
- Pet carriers are not permitted on train seats.
- Pets are not permitted in food service cars.
- Each Carl Sandburg, Illinois Zephyr, Saluki and Illini train will have one railcar designated for passengers with their pets.
Approved Pet Carriers
- Pet owners must provide their own pet carrier.
- The maximum size for pet carriers is 19" long x 14" wide x 10.5" high.
- Carrier may be hard or soft sided but must be leak proof and well ventilated.
- For safety reasons, pet must be able to sit and lie down comfortably without touching the sides of the carrier.
- A carrier counts as one piece of carry-on baggage.
Pet Age and Health
- Pet must be at least eight weeks old.
- Pets must be odorless and harmless, not disruptive, and require no attention during travel. Amtrak maintains the right to refuse acceptance of or remove from the train any pet exhibiting these issues.
- Passengers will be required to certify that pet is up to date on all vaccinations and accepts liability for animal.
- Maximum weight of pet with carrier is 20 pounds.
- Amtrak will not accept liability for the health and well-being of pets.
Note: In the event of an incident, Amtrak will make reasonable efforts to assist passengers with the evacuation of their pets and will seek (but cannot guarantee) pet friendly accommodations, if alternate transportation or sheltering is necessary.
Washington DC's Cat Café, Crumbs & Whiskers Kickstarter Launch - You're Invited to the Festivities - Sunday, March 8th (Rescheduled from March 1st)
Cats. desserts. Tea. Cats. Books. Coffee. Cats.
...Did we mention Cats?!
Crumbs & Whiskers brings together some amazing things. Specifically coffee, tea, desserts, and you guessed it...cats! DC's cat cafe will serve as a foster home for the Washington Humane Society's shelter cats and as a really fun place to hang out for DC residents. The concept is pretty simple. Cats in cages are sad, so we get them out of there. Anyone without a cat is sad (or should be), so we hook them up. Then, we give everybody desserts and coffee and tea. The end.
What: Crumbs & Whiskers Kickstarter Launch
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2015
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Penn Social
801 E St NW
Washington, DC 20004
For more information on this event, click here: Crumbs & Whiskers Kickstarter Launch
Website: http://www.crumbsandwhiskers.com/
To learn how the Washington Humane Society is partnering with Crumbs & Whiskers, read my post:
Washington Humane Society - It's Official We're Partnering with Crumbs & Whiskers to Bring You DC's Own Cat Cafe
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Maryland SPCA - Meet, Iris, a Beautiful 1-Year-Old Wide-Eyed Girl Looking For Her Forever Home - Do You Have Room In Your Heart And In Your Home For Iris?
This playful girl has a lot of wide-eyed puppy traits, but has become a great listener and champion sitter. She's a real snuggle-bug and will get cozy with both kids and dogs. Did we mention that her soulful eyes will touch your heart? Her adoption fee has been waived, and she's already spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
We're not open today, but will be tomorrow. Help us make tomorrow adoption day for Iris.
This wiggly girl still has a lot of puppy traits, but in her time at the MD SPCA, Iris has become a great listener, and champion sitter. Iris is a snuggle-bug and will gladly get cozy under the covers with both kids and dogs.
Iris needs to go to a home without any cats. She loves kids and other dogs, but isn't fond of cats.
Stop by the MD SPCA to meet Iris.
Maryland SPCA
3300 Falls Rd,
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
To learn more about Maryland SPCA, click HERE!
Website: Maryland SPCA
Take a look at Iris' video:
Post by Maryland SPCA.
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Busted by a Beagle at Logan…Again
From across the room, I spotted the beagle. He was heading in my direction.
I recognized him as an “agriculture canine” trained to sniff for prohibited foods that could be host to pests or diseases. Wearing a US Customs and Border Protection vest, the dog was sniffing his way through the crowd of passengers, his K-9 handler right behind him.
My stomach sank. I was carrying contraband — to wit, a banana. I knew he’d find it since I’d been busted by a beagle once before, in New Zealand, when I’d naively packed a piece of banana bread in my bag, never thinking it counted as fruit. Dozens of people watched — many of them smirking — when the dog detected it. I was mortified, and now I’d done it again.
In the spirit of full disclosure, let me say that I love dogs but detest beagles. In my experience, nothing good has ever come of an encounter with one. They hound me, quite literally.
I was 10 the first time it happened. I’d begged my parents to adopt a dog from an animal shelter, and we agreed on a beagle. She was a 40-pound misanthrope named Jolly, and she hated most people, including me.
One day, I bent down to pat her. With one ferocious snarl, Jolly leaped up and chomped on my nose, holding tight even when I stood up, screaming. The police were called. I was rushed to hospital. When it was all over, I still had my nose, but (thankfully) no more beagle.
So when I spotted the beagle in Terminal E, I had a strong sense of dread, and déjà vu. Not that I didn’t deserve what was coming. I’d knowingly stowed the banana in my backpack that morning — a double offense, actually, since I’d lifted it from our Reykjavik hotel breakfast buffet, ignoring the not-too-subtle warning printed on my paper placemat saying the meal was to be “enjoyed in the restaurant.”
I’d planned to eat it before we got to Logan, but forgot. And then it was time to fill out the Customs Declaration, which asked if I was bringing “fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds, food, insects.”
I hesitated. But I was hungry and tired, and there was a storm coming, and no food in the house, and who wanted to shop for groceries in a snow storm after a long flight from Iceland? Maybe, I reasoned, that banana was all that stood between me and a miserable night on an empty stomach. I ticked off the “No” box.
Besides what harm could one little Icelandic banana do?
And who’d know, anyway?
Roscoe knew. That was the dog’s name, according to Sean Smith, the public affairs officer for the US Customs and Border Protection Boston field office.
I kept my head down while Roscoe sniffed his way around the room, grateful that neither of my children was there to witness this. (My son had flown to Toronto and my daughter had wandered away.)
He moved quickly, deftly steering his handler through the crowd. He approached me and looked suspicious. He sniffed and then sat down, staring meaningfully at my backpack as though to say: “Once again, another idiot.” I remained deeply immersed in the suitcases rotating on the carousel.
“Are you sure, buddy?” the handler said, no doubt wondering how a woman old enough to be his mother could be capable of smuggling. I pretended not to hear.
He asked me if I was carrying any food.
I feigned a look of surprise. Why I did that, I don’t know.
“No,” I said politely.
He asked me to check my bag. At that point I should have just produced the accursed banana. but I was suddenly gripped by a mischievous impulse to let this play out as far as it could. I couldn’t bear to be shamed by a beagle, not again.
I made a show of rummaging through my backpack, and emerged with . . . a cookie, wrapped in a napkin. I’d snatched the cookie from the buffet table too. “I have a cookie, “ I told the guard. “Maybe that’s what he’s smelling?”
“Nope,” the man said.
Defeated, I surrendered my banana, mumbling a lame excuse about not knowing how it had gotten there. I was overcome by embarrassment, and by an urge to explain what I’d done in a way that would let me save face. But what was there to say? You mean, bananas are fruit?
Instead I turned to the beagle. “Good dog!” I said, feeling ridiculous.
The man gave the dog a treat. “Don’t. Bring. Fruit,” he scolded me, before turning on his heel. With my banana.
I was very lucky. Sean Smith told me I could have been fined $300.
Later, I texted my son to let him know we’d arrived safely. I added: “I got busted by a dog who sniffed my banana.”
Source: Linda Matchan
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