Long Leash On Life

Getting ready for Labor Day weekend? ☀️ Don’t forget about your furry family members! 🐶🐱

Whether you’re celebrating with a BBQ, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a long weekend at home, keep pet safety in mind. A few simple precautions can help keep your four-legged friends safe and happy!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend from all of us at BernCo Animal Care!

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Save the Date!

Join us at Sheehan Winery in Old Town Plaza on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Experience a guided tasting of Sheehan wines, Light bites for snacking, a bonus glass of wine while you play games and mingle, and our gratitude for your support of the senior cats at June’s Senior Cat Rescue.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned to www.jscr.org/wine for more details.

September is National Service Dog Month.

Often lots of confusion between the types of assistance dogs. This graphic sheds some light on the differences.

(PS, all dogs are emotional support animals to some degree in our opinion. )

Xylitol is a lower-calorie sugar substitute found in many everyday products as an alternative sweetener. It may be no concern to us humans, but for our beloved animal companions, it’s a real danger. 🐕🐈❗

Pets absorb xylitol much faster and more completely than humans, making even small amounts potentially dangerous and leaving them especially vulnerable. And poisoning cases continue to rise. 😥 From 2015 to 2020, xylitol poisoning cases in pets surged by 108%, making this sweetener the second most common pet poison, right behind chocolate. ⚠️

What happens when your pet accidentally ingests xylitol? It can cause a quick drop in blood sugar, leading to loss of consciousness and seizures. High doses can trigger liver failure within days or hours. 🚨

Be sure to keep any and all products that contain xylitol out of your pet’s reach. 🚫🐾

🐾 MEET NIDA! 🐾

Nida is a loving, extremely curious, high-energy young terrier mix, about 2 years old and 19 pounds. This sweet, spirited girl loves toys, treats, her people, and doggie playmates—and when it’s cuddle time, she wants to be right beside you.

Nida will thrive in a highly active, child-free home with a playful canine companion and a secure 6-foot fence. She is nearly house-trained, walks fairly well on leash, and is still working on keeping four paws on the floor (and off the tables!). She is spayed, current on vetting, and microchipped.

If you’re ready for an affectionate, adventurous little sidekick, learn more and apply at https://ldrnm.rescueivey.com/ .

Join us at the ranch for an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at our life-changing work. SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at www.wncr.org/day-at-the-ranch. The full program of activities is also included at this link. Hope to see you there! A special thank you to Nusenda Credit Union for being a generous support of this event!

Last update ! The whole family has been adopted

Update, mama Georgia still available

🐾 Meet Georgia & Her Babies 🐾

🌼 Georgia 61638132
🐾 2 Years Old • Female • Saint Bernard Mix

🌸 Daisy 61638045 ( Adopted )
🐾 2 Months Old • Female • Saint Bernard Mix

🤎 Beau 61638040 ( Adopted )
🐾 2 Months Old • Male • Saint Bernard Mix

🐶 Huck 61638077
🐾 2 Months Old • Male • Saint Bernard Mix

This sweet little family came into the shelter together after being owner surrendered. On Saturday, some of Georgia’s babies were lucky enough to find homes, but Mama and these three little ones are still here waiting for their turn. 🥺❤️

Georgia is only 2 years old and has been taking care of her babies through all of this. Now she deserves the chance to be someone’s baby, too. And Daisy, Beau, and Huck are just 2 months old, three adorable little faces ready to grow up knowing what it means to have a family of their own.

They do not need to be adopted together. Each one is available and waiting for that special person to walk through the shelter doors and choose them.

Maybe Saturday was their siblings’ lucky day… let’s help make today theirs.

📍 Valencia County Animal Shelter

🐾 Meet and greets are always recommended if you have fur babies and children.

Please share Georgia, Daisy, Beau & Huck and help this little family find their forever homes!