Fun Stuff & Education
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| Ever wonder how old your Furry Friend is compared to Human Years? We've all heard that animal age is 7 years to 1 human year. This is entirely false. Animal age varies not only from species to species but also from that of humans. Pets age very rapidly during the first two years of life and increasingly slower for the remainder. |
A Letter to Furry Angels from Mom.....
(a must read!)
(a must read!)
| Get the real animal truths behind those Old Wives' Tales that have been passed down for centuries in our... !!!Myths & Facts!!! Section |
| Declawing a cat is the equivalent of having the ends of your fingers removed on both hands. It is one of the most painful, inhumane things humans can do and is illegal in many countries as it should be in the United States. |
| The skin condition 'Ringworm' is NOT a worm. It's the name for a type of fungal skin infection which is easy to treat. The Flea Preventative, Program, is quite effective at killing the fungus. |
Why is a Sanctuary Different than a Shelter? "What separates a Sanctuary from other institutions is the philosophy that the residents come first. In a Sanctuary, every action is scrutinized for any trace of human benefit at the expense of nonhuman residents. Sanctuaries act on behalf of the animals, and the caregivers work under the notion that all beings within the Sanctuary, human and nonhuman, are of equal importance. A Sanctuary is not open to the public in the sense of a zoo; that is, the public is not allowed unescorted access to any part of the facility. A Sanctuary tries not to allow any activity that would place the animals in an unduly stressful situation. One of the most important missions of Sanctuaries, beyond caring for the animals, is educating the public. The ultimate goal of a Sanctuary is to change the way that humans think of, and treat, non-human animals." |
| Mange (EEK!!! OH NO!!!) Mange is a relatively easily treatable skin condition caused by tiny mites burrowing under the skin of the infected animal. Mange does NOT ooze from the pet if touched and will NOT cause your skin to rot and your hair to fall out. |
Conjunctivitis An infection of the pink membrane part of the eyes which lines the white part and the inner eyelid. It affects both dogs and cats. Signs include squinting, which is severe if the cornea has an ulcer or erosion, and mucoid or watery discharge that can be clear, gray, yellow, green, or a rusty dark red color that looks like dried blood but ISN'T. This condition can be treated easily be applying topical ORIGINAL NEOSPORIN - not the kind with pain killer in it - to the exterior of the eye, very gently, just across the eyelid, twice a day for 5 days. If the condition does not clear up or worsens, please see your Veterinarian. |