Reigning Cats and Dogs

Have a Great Summer!

Everyone, have a super summer! Remember, some of our visitors welcome you to volunteer at their shelters, so if you have some free time, spend it helping the animals.  And if you have any great ideas for projects for next year, email me at school and I will add your ideas to our list of activities. See you in August! We may be moving our blog to another site, so keep your eyes and ears open...

Officers Visit the Radio Station Kicks 101.5 with Dr. Good

Our officers had the opportunity to appear on the radio with Dr. Good on Kicks 101.5. They got to see what the station looks like (it's down the hall from several other local radio stations) and talk a little bit about our pet club. They also spent a little time with Bert the Dog, who is available for adoption. We had a great time meeting both the producers, as well as Cadillac and Dallas. They are all naturals at the microphone! We also recorded a brief video with Dallas; it is posted on our Facebook page.

Click here to listen to our club on the radio!

Download Radio pet club

 

Victoria Stilwell Visits

We had a great visit today from Victoria Stilwell, from "It's Me or the Dog" on Animal Planet and Victoria Stilwell Positively (her training etc. website).  She talked to us about how to "speak" dog and recognize what a dog is feeling. We learned that dogs are about as intelligent as a 2 year old person. We also learned that they see the colors blue and yellow, that a wagging tail does not always mean a dog is happy, and that dogs have better peripheral vision than we do. Their sense of smell is MUCH better than ours! We also learned how to act around dogs we don't know. For example, don't put out your hand, just let the dog come to you. Also, don't run from a dog...it will think it is a game of chase or that you are prey! Stand still like a tree, or curl up like a rock. Don't stare at a dog, and guess what? Don't hug it! That is actually an invitation for a fight or wrestling match for a dog. Take the time to learn dogs' language, and you'll have a much happier relationship with them!

Below are a few photos; you can see the rest on our facebook page, Reigning Cats and Dogs.

Good Mews

Good Mews visited on April 18.  Ms. Robbin brought three adorable kittens: Hiccups, Porter, and Lovey. Hiccups got his name because he had hiccups that wouldn't stop when he first came to their shelter. Ms. Robbin explained to us that declawing cats is actually cutting off the cat's first knuckle, which we don't want to do! It can also cause some cats to have litterbox problems. She also explained that we should NOT let cats that have been declawed outside, because they can't protect themselves. It is a good idea to keep your cats inside anyway.  Just like our other visitors, she let us know how important it is to spay and neuter our pets, to help prevent homeless animals. Good Mews has around 100 cats and kittens available for adoption, and Ms. Robbin said you are welcome to come volunteer with your parents any time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atlanta Braves and Homeless Pets

The Atlanta Braves are sponsoring a Homeless Pets Club Day at Turner Field! If you purchase a ticket through the Homeless Pets site, you pay only $8 per person to attend the Braves against the Pirates on Friday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. Lots of Homeless Pets Clubs will be there, so join the fun!  PROCEEDS FROM TICKETS PURCHASED AT THIS WEBSITE WILL GO TO HOMELESS PETS!  $2 to Homeless Pets, $2 to our club. Hope to see you there!

To purchase tickets, click here:

Homeless Pets Braves tickets

 

Southern Hope Humane Society

On March 28, Southern Hope Humane Society visited our club. Ms. Stacey and Ms. Dorothy brought a few little chihuahua pups along: Danny, Laverne, and Shirley. They were very feisty and enjoyed climbing all over everyone, as well as exploring our media center! We learned that chihuahuas are good pets but have a lot of energy, and are sometimes not the best pets for really small children. They also have a lot of other dogs available for adoption, and they pull most of their animals from Cobb County Animal Control or Paulding County.  All their animals are microchipped and spayed/neutered, and the cost to adopt varies from pet to pet. You can visit them every weekend at PetSmart in Acworth, and if your parents come with you, you can even help out! The actress, Abigail Breslin (from Nim's Island and Little Miss Sunshine), adopted a puppy from them while in town filming Zombieland. They work hard to find animals homes.

See more photos on our Facebook page, Reigning Cats and Dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Rabbits of Georgia

We had a great visit from House Rabbits of Georgia! Mrs. Natalie brought her two rabbits, Marshall and Bluebell, to spend some time with us.  She actually found Marshall and took him in, and ended up adopting Bluebell as a buddy for him.  She shared a lot of information about how to take care of rabbits, including what they eat, how to hold them, and the kind of attention they need. She discussed the proper amount of exercise for rabbits, as well as the importance of spaying and neutering rabbits to prevent overpopulation.  She explained that rabbits are a lot of fun, but a lot of work too! They like to run and jump, but their bones can be very brittle.  And did you know that rabbits can literally be scared to death? So you have to be very careful and gentle around them.  It is also important to keep them on a schedule and be committed to caring for them properly, as well as finding a vet that treats rabbits specifically. So think twice before you ask for a bunny...they are a lot of fun, but you must be prepared to take care of them!

PS...don't forget to go to our page on Facebook to see all the photos!

Donation Drive

We are really pushing our donation drive right now.  We are collecting old, clean towels, newspapers, treats, toys, cat beds, cat/kitten food, baby blankets, litter, or any other items you might feel our rescue groups need.  We made signs to hang around the school, but we can spread the word by posting on facebook or sending emails as well.  Everyone pitch in!

NOTE: WE WILL NOT MEET ON MARCH 7!!!!!

Brewster from Homeless Pets Visits with his Foster Mom

Today we had the pleasure of meeting Brewster, one of our sponsored dogs, from Homeless Pets.  He visited with his foster mom, Mary Emily.  He is a terrier mix, around 50 pounds and about 2 years old. She talked to us about what it means to foster a pet, and her experiences with fostering Brewster, her first foster dog.  Brewster just finished obedience school, and he was very well-behaved!  We were not able to pet him because Mary Emily was afraid he might get too excited, and we always want to do what's best for the dog!  But he was quite a charmer, and he had a great way of talking to us and letting us know how he feels.  He also knows sit, down, stay, and high five! Brewster is available for adoption from Homeless Pets at 770-971-0100.

Candygrams Delivered!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! We delivered all our candygrams and cards today. Please remind everyone to look at the featured dogs and cats, and share their names and phone numbers for adoption on the back of the cards.  Maybe we can find them some homes!