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Upcoming Class
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Pet First Aid Certification Class
When:
Saturday, June 4th, 2016
Beginning at 11:30a.m.
Where:
Bridgeville Library
This class is currently full.
If you are interested in attending a future class, please read our monthly Newsletters for updated class information.
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10 Tips To Protect Your Dog at a Cookout
1. Always know
where your dog
is. They can't be
safe if they can't
be seen.
2. Make sure your
dog has a visible
ID tag and is
microchipped.
3. Be careful with
supplies. Keep
charcoal,
matches and
lighter fluid
away from your
dog.
4. Ask for help.
While grilling,
ask a family
member/friend
to play with
your dog far
away from the
flames.
5. A leash can be
helpful.
Consider putting
your dog on a
leash in a cool,
shady place
away from
flames, heat,
and table food.
6. Place citronella
and other insect
repellents
where your dog
can't reach
them.
7. Avoid adult
accidents.
Never leave
alcohol
unattended
around dogs.
8. Keep Watch!
Make sure
children are
supervised
when near your
dog to avoid
roughhousing.
9. Avoid a doggie
tummyache or
worse. Don't
let guests give
your pup people
food. Keep dog
treats on hand
for guests who
want to reward
your dog.
10. Provide a quiet
place for your
pet to retreat
away from the
guests. They
deserve some
rest if they so
desire.
For more summer pet safety tips visit
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What Would You Do If You Saw A Dog In A Hot Car?
As a dog lover and owner you have experienced it...your dog's tail wagging and those big round eyes staring at you as you pick up the car keys. You can see the anticipation on your pet's face saying, "PLEASE take me with you!" As tempting as this may be, think twice and you just might save your dog's life.
It takes only minutes for a pet left in a vehicle on a warm day to succumb to heatstroke. Even when the outside air temperatures are in the 60's, leaving him/her alone in the car could still be fatal. This situation also encourages other dangerous situations including your pet biting passerbys through a cracked window or providing the perfect opportunity for someone to steal your pet.
Animals are not able to sweat like humans do. Dogs cool themselves by panting and by sweating through their paws. If they have only overheated air to breathe, animals can collapse, suffer brain damage and possibly die of heatstroke. Just 15 minutes can be enough for an animal's body temperature to climb from a normal 102.5 to deadly levels.
If you find a pet trapped in a hot car, here is what you can do to help:
- Write down the car information including license plate and make/model of vehicle and notify the managers of nearby businesses so they can make an urgent announcement.
- If you see the animal in immediate distress (Panting, Salivating, Collapse) call animal control or 911. Local law officials have the ability to enter the vehicle and rescue the pet.
- Do not leave until help has arrived. You may be the only chance the animal has for survival!
- If police give you permission, break the window yourself and help save a life!
So the next time you have errands to run on a hot day (or any day) and are considering taking your furry friend with you, please make the decision that will keep your pet safe and leave them at home.
For more information on pet safety tips
and to download and share a hot car safety flyer, visit
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Good Day Sunshine
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Evokes a dog's perfect day of play. This urn features a Great Dane, Chow, German Shepherd, Boxer, Pug, Retriever, Doberman, Dalmation, Golden Retriever and an ever-loving mutt frolicking in the clouds. This lovely lidded cachepot is approximately 5 3/4 inches high and will accommodate cremains for a dog up to about 55 pounds.
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For more information, please visit
and click on the Urns Tab or
call us at 412/220-7800.
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Enjoy these warm summer days upon us,
Deb Chebatoris
Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation 412-220-7800 |
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