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(BIRMINGHAM, AL) In conjunction with National Spay Day USA on February 26th, 2008, Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation (FCDF) is pleased to announce the results of their second sponsorship of a FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC!!!
Fifty-five animals were spay/neutered and received a rabies inoculation. The FCDF clinic was open to residents of East Thomas, Smithfield, Arlington, Titusville, Elyton, West End, Central Park, Highlands, 5 Points West/Fairgrounds area, and Ensley.
The FCDF Free Spay/Neuter Clinic was made possible by funding from The Do Dah Day Organization. Dr. T.C. Branch, DVM and Jerome Williams, DVM performed the surgeries on February 26th, 2008 at Red Mountain Animal Care.
During Spay Day USA's first 12 years, participants spayed or neutered an estimated 1,366,000 animals! When you consider that an unspayed cat can give birth to 18 kittens each year and an unspayed dog can give birth to 20 puppies each year, and that the average cost for shelters to handle each homeless animal is $176, it's clear that Spay Day USA participants have, potentially, prevented millions of surplus births and saved millions of taxpayers' dollars.
(Birmingham, AL) Cold Weather Warning and Animals FCDF urges pet owners to take a few common sense precautions to guard pets against current cold temperatures. Despite their "fur" coats, domesticated animals like cats and dogs depend on humans for protection from elements such as freezing temperatures. PROLONGED TEMPS BELOW 32 DEGREES CAUSES HYPOTHERMIA IN DOGS AND CATS.
Suggestions:
* Don't leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops below freezing. Dogs and cats are safer indoors in all sorts of weather. Animals should never be left outdoors unattended as they risk hypothermia, being stolen or otherwise being harmed.
Signs of hypothermia include: weak pulse, dilated pupils, decreased heart rate, extreme shivering, pale or blue mucous membranes, body temperature below 95 degrees, stupor and unconsciousness. Consequences of extreme hypothermia may include neurological problems including coma, heart problems and kidney failure. Check with your veterinarian for more information.
* Wind-chill can threaten a pet's life, no matter what the temperature. Outdoor dogs must be protected by a dry, draft-free doghouse that is large enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down comfortably, but small enough to hold in his/her body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. The house should be turned to face away from the wind, and the doorway should be covered with a flap of heavy waterproof fabric or heavy plastic.
* Pets spending a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter. Keeping warm depletes energy. Routinely check your pet's water dish to make certain the water is fresh and not frozen. Use plastic food and water bowls rather than metal; when the temperature is low, your pet's tongue can stick and freeze to metal.
* Warm car engines are dangerous for cats and small wildlife. Parked cars attract small animals who may crawl up under the hood looking for warmth. To avoid injuring any hidden animals, bang on your car's hood to scare them away before starting your engine.
* De-icing chemicals are hazardous. The salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of your pet's feet. Wipe the feet with a damp towel every time after coming in from outdoors – even if you don’t see salt on walkways.
* Antifreeze is a deadly poison. However, it has a sweet taste that attracts animals and children. Wipe up spills and store antifreeze out of reach. Better yet, use antifreeze-coolant made with propylene glycol; if swallowed in small amounts, it will not hurt pets, wildlife, or people.
http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/cold_weather_advice_for_pet.html
(BIRMINGHAM, AL) In conjunction with National Spay Day USA on February 26th, 2008, Birmingham's own Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation (FCDF) is pleased to announce their second annual sponsorship of a FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC!!!
Spay Day USA is America's first and only national day of action to promote the spaying or neutering of pets. Spay/Neuter is an essential part of good pet health care and it effectively and humanely reduces the number of animals euthanized.
FCDF's mission (for the past 17 years in Birmingham) is to stop the pet overpopulation problem in the Greater Birmingham Area.
The Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation Free Spay/Neuter Clinic is made possible by funding from The Do Dah Day Organization. The clinic is open to residents of certain neighborhoods in Birmingham's Western section. T.C. Branch, DVM and Jerome Williams, DVM will be performing the surgeries on February 26th, 2008 at Red Mountain Animal Care. Interested residents should call 789-6222 for an appointment.
Clinic is open to residents of: East Thomas, Smithfield, Arlington, Titusville, Elyton, West End, Central Park, Highlands, 5 Points West/Fairgrounds area, and Ensley.
During Spay Day USA's first 12 years, participants spayed or neutered an estimated 1,366,000 animals! When you consider that an unspayed cat can give birth to 18 kittens each year and an unspayed dog can give birth to 20 puppies each year, and that the average cost for shelters to handle each homeless animal is $176, it's clear that Spay Day USA participants have, potentially, prevented millions of surplus births and saved millions of taxpayers' dollars.
(BIRMINGHAM, AL) FRIENDS OF CATS & DOGS FOUNDATION, www.fcdf.org, announces their response to the shocking case of animal cruelty in Vinemont, AL, Cullman County. Anne, a family's pet, 3 year old Beagle was skinned alive and the second Beagle, Buttercup, escaped with minor lacerations. Anne had to be euthanized. Anne's coat was removed from the nape of her neck to the base of her tail.
Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation (FCDF) is offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.
FCDF notes that the connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well-documented.
FCDF, www.fcdf.org, is a non-profit organization serving the Greater Birmingham Area for over 16 years with active programs to promote the humane treatment of animals.
If you have any information about who's responsible for the crime, contact the Cullman County Sheriff's Office at 256-734-0342, or the Secret Witness Hotline (to remain anonymous) at 256-734-0210.
If anyone in the area would like to make a tax-deductible donation to FCDF to assist with the vet care for the Buttercup or donate to FCDF, please also contact donations@fcdf.org or donate on line at www.fcdf.org
Birmingham's Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation (www.fcdf.org) wants to remind everyone to enjoy the excitement of the Fourth of July, but plan ahead and take some precautions to protect your pet. Every year, on Independence Day, (and the days immediately following), dogs and cats are injured, become lost, and end up in shelters. To avoid this happening to your pet, take these simple precautions:
Following these simple precautions, you and your pet can have a safe and happy Fourth of July.
Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation (FCDF) helps a US Marine, deployed in Iraq.
Prince, a four year old, German Shepherd mix needed a new home. Prince’s owner, an MP in the US Marine Corps was deployed to Iraq for a two year tour. The marine left behind in Birmingham, his wife and Prince. His wife had to move to a small apartment and begin working two jobs. There was no time for a big dog like Prince, so he was boarded most of the time at a Vulcan Park Animal Care, a local vet clinic. Not exactly the kind of days an intelligent German Shepherd likes or was accustomed to with his marine buddy. Vulcan Park employees called a Director with Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation and asked her come over and meet Prince to see if she could locate a possible home for him. FCDF called the marine’s wife, Nadia the next day, to let her know that FCDF would help. Nadia had just moments before, said a tearful goodby to Prince at Greater Birmingham Humane Society. FCDF called GBHS and they worked together to get Prince to his new home. Prince was adopted the next day. He now spends his days playing outside or going on walks with his new owner--a single guy who by the way is ex-military and has renamed Prince – Patton.
Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation (FCDF) is proud to be selected for the third consecutive years as one of the beneficiaries of Do Dah Day on May 19th. Do Dah Day is Birmingham's oldest event with over 40,000 people from all over the US, converging on the Highland Parks for a day of food, fun, a parade, and music with their pets, to benefit animal charities. For more information on the Do Dah Day organization, go to: www.dodahday.org. For more information on Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation or to volunteer on Do Dah Day, please contact: webmaster@fcdf.org
FCDF is happy to report that 41 animals were spayed or neutered at our February Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for the residents of Eastlake, Woodlawn, and Avondale areas. FCDF is grateful to Dr. T.C. Branch and his wonderful staff at Oporto Animal Clinic for providing the community with exemplary vet care for their animals.
All animals received a rabies inoculation and other care they needed while they were at the clinic. FCDF, courtesy of Otey's Restaurant in Crestline, was able to provide each pet with a blanket and toys to take home. Each pet owner received written materials and a DVD on responsible pet ownership to take home. In addition, children received a Kindness to Animals coloring book and crayons.
FCDF would like to thank Mayor Bernard Kincaid for proclaiming February 27, 2007 as Spay Day in Birmingham, Publix on Montclair for providing lunch for the volunteers and veterinary workers at the clinic for three days, and, of course, it would not be possible without the support of the FCDF donors and volunteers.
Here is the breakdown of the number of animals that received care:
Male Cats: 8
According to Humane Society of the United States, each animal can on average, produce 19 offspring in one year. Therefore, FCDF estimates that we prevented the birth of 779 unwanted animals via our Free Spay/Neuter Clinic.
Spay Day USA takes place each year on the last Tuesday of February. Created by the Doris Day Animal League in 1995, Spay Day USA became a program of The Humane Society of the United States when DDAL combined operations with the HSUS in 2006.
Spay Day USA is America's first and only national day of action to promote the spaying or neutering of pets. During Spay Day USA, veterinarians and their staff, animal welfare professionals, business owners, and citizens join forces nationwide to provide spay/neuter services and to promote spay/neuter as an essential component of good pet health care, as well as an effective and humane means of decreasing the euthanasia of homeless animals in shelters.
During Spay Day USA's first 12 years, participants spayed or neutered an estimated 1,366,000 animals! When you consider that an unspayed cat can give birth to 18 kittens each year and an unspayed dog can give birth to 20 puppies each year, and that the average cost for shelters to handle each homeless animal is $176, it's clear that Spay Day USA participants have, potentially, prevented millions of surplus births and saved millions of taxpayers' dollars.
FCDF's mission (for the past 16 years in Birmingham) is to stop the pet overpopulation problem in our community.
The Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation Free Spay/Neuter Clinic is open to residents of Avondale and Eastlake. Dr. T.C. Branch, DVM, of Oporto-Madrid Animal Clinic will be performing the surgeries on February 27th, 2007 at his clinic at 6912 Oporto-Madrid Blvd S, Birmingham, AL 35206. Interested residents of Avondale and Eastlake should call 789-6222 for an appointment.
(TUSCALOOSA, AL) Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation announces their response to the two dogs that were maliciously burned in Tuscaloosa.
Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation is offering $2,000 ($1,000 for each incident) for information leading to the arrest & conviction of the person or persons responsible.
This brings the total rewards to $2,000 per incident, as T Town Paws has also offered $1,000 per incident.
FCDF notes that the connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented.
Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation, www.fcdf.org, is a non-profit organization serving the Greater Birmingham Area since 1991 with active programs to battle the overwhelming pet overpopulation problem and to promote the humane treatment of animals.
Anyone that has information can contact:
If anyone in the area would like to make a tax-deductible donation to FCDF to assist with the vet care for the dogs that are burned, please also contact webmaster@fcdf.org or donate on line at www.fcdf.org
Feline, Katrina Survivor Finds a New Life
(BIRMINGHAM, AL) Oreo, a kitten that survived Katrina to find a home in Birmingham finds yet another new life. In March, Oreo sneaked outside at his new Birmingham home, only to be hit by a car. His new home could not afford to take him to the vet but they knew his leg was broken as he could not walk--he had crawled home.
When they got in touch with FCDF, they were told to take him to the vet where an x-ray told them Oreo's knee was broken in two places and he would require expensive surgery. The surgery was more costly than FCDF could afford to spend on one kitten. A tough decision had to be made.
FCDF found a local veterinarian that agreed to cut the cost of Oreo's surgery in half. FCDF figured that Oreo deserved to live--he had survived Katrina, being hit by a car, almost being euthanized -- Oreo is now recovering in luxury with FCDF.
Oreo is expected to make a full recovery and will need a permanent home. Anyone interested in making a tax-deductible donation to help out with Oreo's medical bills or if you would like to adopt Oreo, please contact: jodie@fcdf.org or visit www.fcdf.org
(BIRMINGHAM, AL) Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation announces their response to the animal shootings in Chelsea, (Shelby County), Alabama.
Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation is offering $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shootings in Calera.
FCDF notes that the connection between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented.
Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation, www.fcdf.org, is a non-profit organization serving the Greater Birmingham Area since 1991 with active programs to battle the overwhelming pet overpopulation problem and to promote the humane treatment of animals.
Anyone that has information can contact:
Shelby County Humane Society
205-669-3916
If anyone in the area would like to make a donation to Shelby County Humane Society, Animal Control, or FCDF to assist with the thousands of animals that are brought to Shelby County each year, needing vet care and a home, please also contact any of the above or donate on line at www.fcdf.org
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(BIRMINGHAM, AL) In conjunction with National Spay Day USA on February 27th, 2007, Birmingham's own Friends of Cats & Dogs Foundation (FCDF) is proud to announce their sponsorship of Alabama's FIRST FREE SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC!!!
