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Even after loss, couple wants to help pets – The News Desk

Even after loss, couple wants to help pets – The News Desk.

WARNING: TISSUES ARE NEEDED BEFORE YOU READ !!!

Even after loss, couple wants to help pets – The News Desk

Marye Byrd took in an abandoned beagle with fleas, worms, tick bites and other wounds about two years ago.
She and her husband, Dennis “Sarge” Byrd, restored Little Byrd’s health and put her up for adoption. But then a grass allergy caused the dog to lose fur.
“People didn’t want a dog that had medical issues,” said Marye Byrd, 40.
So they kept Little Byrd.
In fact, the family had 20 cats and seven dogs—all rescues—until a fire destroyed their home in Spotsylvania County on Saturday. All but two cats perished in the fire.

Willow, Missing Colorado Cat, Found In New York City Streets

Missing Colorado Cat

NEW YORK — A calico cat named Willow, who disappeared from a home near the Rocky Mountains five years ago, was found Wednesday on a Manhattan street and will soon be returned to a family in which two of the three kids and one of the two dogs may remember her.

How she got to New York, more than 1,600 miles away, and the kind of life she lived in the city are mysteries.

But thanks to a microchip implanted when she was a kitten, Willow will be reunited in Colorado with her owners, who had long ago given up hope.

Please check out : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/14/willow-missing-cat-nyc_n_963304.html? to read the rest of the story.

 

Dog saves cat’s life

A seriously injured cat was saved by a persistent dog in Florida.  Toby, a Schnauzer, led his owner into a wooded area where the cat was discovered.

“When the owners finally followed Toby, they discovered a cat completely infested with maggots. The infestation was so bad that the cat’s face was nearly eaten off, but the feline was still alive. 

The cat was brought to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary and Hospital for treatment.”

To read more, click here.   Warning: graphic images.

February is Pet Dental Heath Month

When was the last time you went to the dentist for a teeth cleaning?  Now think about the last time your little furry friend had his teeth cleaned…  Did you know that his bad breath could be a sign of something serious, like gum disease?

According to the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC), periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition in companion animals, and 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have the disease by age 3.

To combat and prevent dental problems for your pet, start by scheduling your pet’s annual dental exam at your veterinarian.

You can also care for your pet’s teeth by brushing them regularly, managing your pet’s diet and giving him dental-friendly toys and treats.

To read the entire article, click here.

“Cat” Among Most Common First Words

In the UK, a national poll as conducted of the most common first words spoken by babies. 

The most common first word was ”dadda” or ”dada,’ cited by 15% of those questioned, compared to ”mamma” or ”mama” mentioned by 10% of parents.

Apart from variations on ”mum” and ”dad,’ the most common first word was ”cat,” listed by 2% of parents.

To read the entire article, click here.

Microchip Reunites Missing Cat & Owner Years Later

A Florida woman lost her cat 2 years ago during the holidays.  She never lost hope that she would one day be reunited with her Himalayan, Fluff.  And thanks to a microchip, this story has a very happy ending.

A supervisor at Hillsborough County Animal Services said a woman turned Fluff in recently, claiming she only had the cat for the last few weeks and was unable to care for the animal anymore.

Animal services supervisor Melvin Dean said a microchip implanted in Fluff provided information regarding the cat’s true owner and the long-awaited reunion between human and feline took place.

“I have been here for 17 years. This chip literally has brought dozens of pets and their owners back together. There have been a lot of happy reunions that I have seen,” Dean told WFTS.

To read the entire story, click here.

Top 10 Dog and Cat Names of 2009

The nation’s largest pet insurer has released a list of the top dog and cat names for 2009. 

For six years in a row, Max ruled the top spot. But in an upset that is sure to have dog owners talking, Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, has declared Bella the most popular dog name of 2009. VPI crunched the numbers on its more than 475,000 insured pets to determine this year’s most common names, and Bella beat out Max by more than 400 dogs. Fans of Max, however, can rest assured that for cats, that name is still top dog – er, top cat.

The top 3 dog names:  Bella, Max, Bailey.
The top 3 cat names:  Max, Chloe, Bella.

To see the complete list of top 10 dog and cat names, click here.

Video: Kitty Loves a Man in Uniform

Check out this cute news article and related video captured by a Texas police officer’s dash-cam.  He had pulled over an SUV for a traffic violation when a persistent kitten decided it wanted to say hello.

Police Chief Jeff Straub said Urban never mentioned the feline encounter until he became concerned that the cat might have been injured when they parted ways.

Straub said the video shows “incredible patience on the part of the officer.”

Do you think this police officer handled the situation well?  Do you think he could/should have done things differently?