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acations can be relaxing but your dog may enjoy the comfort of home more than a three day drive from Montana to the Florida Keys. Amy Shojai, certified animal behavior consultant of Sherman, Texas, says cats especially should stay behind with a sitter. Some pets enjoy traveling and bringing along the family dog or cat can be fun for everybody. If you are thinking about including the family pet on your vacation, consider the following: Vaccinations should be current. Identification tags should be up to date in case she gets lost. If she’s on medication, take enough for the trip. Pack sufficient supplies such as an extra leash, bowls, litter, food and water. Remember her toys so she’ll have something familiar at the hotel or campground. Bring plastic bags for waste removal. Always carry a current pet photo for identification purposes. If your pet is a homebody, prepare her for the motion of your vehicle. Drive short distances each day until your dog or cat is acclimated. Dr. Velvet Lynn Edwards of Pecan Grove Animal Hospital in Tempe, Arizona, says there’s an assortment of treatments available for dogs with the symptoms of motion sickness such as drooling or vomitting. Cats rarely are affected. Cerenia works very well Edwards says. So is over-the-counter Dramamine. Edwards says that the natural treatment Rescue Remedies also offer relief. Some dogs do not vomit or drool excessively, but howl and bark while in the car. If your dog displays these behaviors they may be better off at home with a sitter or in a boarding facility.
Unrestrained or rambunctious dogs of any size in a car can be hazardous. A loose dog can easily distract the driver causing an accident. Shojai says that in the event of a front-end crash, airbags can crush dogs in the passenger seat causing serious injuries, or in some cases, death. Owners should secure them either with doggy seatbelts or dog crates. Barrier/gates also work to keep dogs secure in the vehicle’s rear. If you will be vacationing with your cat, always keep her in a comfortable carrier. Cats typically do not tolerate car rides. Confinement keeps the cat safe and will prevent them from interfering with driving. For potty breaks, always leash your dog. Nearly all interstate highways set aside dog walking areas. Some rest stops are properly maintained; others are not. Dog owner Vanna Condax of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, says she doesn’t use roadside areas on her travels. “They always seem to be full of poop,” she says. Instead, she walks her two dogs near large unfenced areas away from busy traffic. Su Ewing of Jamestown, New York, who crossed the country twice with her two Corgis for dog shows, shares a different view. “Most of the dog areas have been pretty well kept.” Make sure to walk your dog in areas where pets are allowed and remember to be curtious and clean up after your pet. Never allow a cat to roam free in highway rest stops. Use a leash to let your cat get fresh air and exercise. Avoid feeding dogs and cats until you stop for the day. Make fresh water available, however. When traveling with pets by air it’s important to plan ahead and decide whats best for your four legged friend. Pets flying as cargo stand greater risks than those flying in the cabin. Before making a reservation, call the airline for their pet policies. Each one is different. For example, airlines that allow pets as passengers in the cabin have regulations regarding pet weight and crate size. Others restrict flight time to a maximum of twelve hours. Also, restrictions with pets as cargo usually apply in summer months due to extreme heat in certain cities. www.petplanetmagazine.com
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Always speak to a live agent and do not rely on internet postings which are subject to change. Anticipate a surcharge for flying with pets. Animals flying in the cabin must be in a crate that fits underneath the seat in front of you. If the animal flies with the luggage, the crate must meet airline standards. It has to be sturdy, well ventilated, large enough for the animal to stand up and move around, and have a water bottle available. Tina Eacret, Director of Volunteer Services and Special Events for the Arizona Animal Welfare League, suggests checking the crate for defects. “The most common cause for escaped or injured animals during airline travel is a faulty latch,” she says. Label the crate with your name and your pet’s name. The crate should clearly state “Live Animal.” Consult the airline for the proper type of crate before making a purchase. Some airlines sell crates. Bobbi Florio Graham who lives in Quebec had a cat named Tiki who loved to travel. “When he was just three months old I took him by plane to Florida,” Graham says. She stowed his carrier under the seat and never had any problems. There have been incidents where airlines have lost pets flying as cargo. To prevent your pet from becoming lost, book nonstop flights whenever possible. Avoid busy travel times like the holiday season. Most airlines do not fly unaccompanied pets. Keep in mind that old or sick animals cannot tolerate the stress of air travel and some breeds are better suited than others. Airlines expect your pet to be current on vaccinations and properly licensed. Domestic pets are not permitted on buses or trains, unless they are service animals defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Most service animals are guide dogs for the blind or mobility impaired, but there are dogs and a few cats that 12
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qualify because they predict seizures or serve the deaf or hard of hearing. As long as the owner presents valid identification, Federal law allows service dogs, and in rare cases, service cats to travel on public transportation. Therapy animals, however, are not covered by the ADA and do not share the rights of service animals. To accommodate travelers with dogs, many airports now offer dog walking areas. In the event of a flight delay it is important for dogs to relieve themselves. If you travel with your dog, ask airport officials if there is an area reserved for dog walking. Pet Airways
Pet Airways is an airline just for pets, mostly dogs and cats, started a few years ago. Service is limited to a small number of American cities and the fares are a bit pricey. But if you can afford it, Pet Airways will fly your pet in style to any one of its destination cities. Campgrounds
Many campgrounds permit pets, usually dogs. Some campgrounds are privately owned while others are operated by federal, state or local governments. Fees usually apply. There may be limited spaces for campers with pets so call in advance, reservations may be needed. Dogs are required to be licensed, current on vaccinations, and leashed at all times. Campers must clean up after their dogs. Failure to abide by campground rules may result in cancellation of your stay. Lodging
Call the motel/hotel chain to ask about their pet policy. Don’t wait until the last minute. Some
hotel chains welcome pets and offer extras such as beds and treats for four legged guests. Other hotels have a strict or no pet policy. Expect to pay a surcharge or pet deposit. Maryann Mott, a Phoenix resident and owner of two dogs, says, “Many hotels have weight limits, breed restrictions, or only a few pet rooms available, making it difficult to find a decent hotel.” Food
Unless you are disabled and travel with a service dog, your pet cannot accompany you inside restaurants along interstate highways or small road side inns. In steamy summer weather, that presents a dilemma. Never lock your pet inside a hot car. Temperatures rise rapidly within minutes and the pet can succumb to a heat stroke and die. Several options are possible. You, or a travel companion, could go inside a restaurant and buy a take-out meal. Or you pack food inside coolers. That also saves money. Phoenix resident Maryann Mott and her husband usually bring their meals. “We make our first stop for lunch, look for a park where we can enjoy our meal and then walk our dogs,” she says. Mott carries no-spill water dishes in the car so the dogs can drink water during the trip. For the frequent traveler, Mott suggests bringing bottled water. If you leave your pet home, ask a trusted friend, family member or neighbor to watch your dog or cat. Home is the best place for your pets, says Shojai. But if they have to be boarded, look for a reputable boarding kennel or in-home professional sitter. Some five star boarding facilities offer four legged quests flat screen TV’s and private rooms. To find a high quality kennel or sitter, do
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ewey’s extraordinarily heartwarming story begins on a cold blustery morning in 1988. Vicky Myron, chief librarian in the small scrappy Midwestern town of Spencer, Iowa, opens the return box and huddled among a batch of books lies a nearly frozen kitten. Myron makes the impromptu decision that Dewey will be their library cat. For the next nineteen years until his death in 2006, Dewey charms residents with his cuddly personality. Library attendance increases. Children laugh at Dewey’s antics. He consoles frustrated job seekers. Unlike other Midwestern cities and towns stung by factory closures, population loss and stagnant growth, Spencer has Dewey to make it shine. Dewey’s popularity is so far reaching that his death notice hits over 250 newspapers including the New York Times and countless TV stations. The first book of his life, Dewey, sells over two million copies world-wide and is translated in more than 30 languages, including Sanskrit. The recently released Dewey’s Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Cat Who Inspired Millions shares a few Dewey moments not in the first book. But it’s largely about nine of the thousands of special cat stories Myron hears after Dewey hit the bookstores. Of course Myron would like to share 18
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them all, but time, money, and space prevents that. So Myron and her co-author select nine for Dewey’s Nine Lives: The Legacy of theSmall-Town Cat Who Inspired Millions. My favorite is Cookie. Although the family already has an anti-social cat named Snuggles, they visit a Long Island shelter. Twelve year old Jennifer falls in love with Cookie, badly wounded from a car accident. A survivor of numerous surgeries, Cookie needs a special home. The shelter warns the family that longevity may not be in Cookie’s future. Rubbish. Cookie thrives in her new home, even getting along with the cantankerous Snuggles. At one point the family gets their basement refinished. Cookie, like most cats, is nosy. She wanders around and gets stuck inside the partially finished basement ceiling. Mother and daughter hear frantic meows but cannot find her. Finally the contractor returns and pries the nervous cat out of the plasterboard. Over the years Cookie helps her family cope through divorce, job changes, moves, and other challenges. “There will never be another animal who could bring the joy that Cookie brought into my life,” says Lynda nineteen years after Cookie’s death. Dewey’s Nine Lives: The Legacy of the SmallTown Cat Who Inspired Millions is overall a good read for animal lovers, especially fans of felines.
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he veterinary-client-patient relationship is the most important aspect of your pet’s medical care. Your pets are family members and your veterinarian has the responsibility of providing high quality veterinary care. He or she must also communicate effectively with you, understand your pet’s medical history, and be available to counsel you during difficult times. All of these factors come into play when you are establishing trust with your veterinarian. Orlando is a thriving metropolis with a relatively transient population. But within the city are communities with families who have lived here for many generations. And if you look hard enough, you can find veterinarians who have served generations of families within communities for many years. Unfortunately, this breed of veterinarian is vanishing. The profession has shifted and now is made up largely of specialists, who do serve a vital role, and corporate veterinary practices which, at times, serve up “fast food medicine.” In my opinion, it is important to find a veterinarian who will be there for the life of your pet, through the good times and bad. Many veterinarians who own small businesses, such as myself, do not commit a large part of the budget towards advertising. We rely on word of
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mouth as the most important way to attract new clients. Many people who are new in town go straight to the internet to find a new veterinarian. While you can gain insight into a practice online, you won’t get the same perspective as you would through the advice of a close friend or family member. Since trust is such a large part of your own VCPR, it makes sense to consider a veterinarian who has gained the trust of your family and friends. Some would say that human medicine has been negatively affected over the years by the decentralization of care, meaning there is no single professional source on which you can rely for information and advice regarding your own medical care. Even though there are many wonderful general practitioners out there doing their jobs extremely well, one could argue that the current system involving health insurance, politics, giant pharmaceutical companies, etc. has made it harder for doctors to practice effectively. I worry that the same thing may be happening in veterinary medicine. The VCPR is the foundation of good medical care for your pet. You can still find a veterinarian who will serve all of your needs. A good VCPR allows you to have peace of mind, in that you benefit from a patient advocate who has been professionally trained. And you will sleep better at night knowing that there is someone there for you and your family members.
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“Please don’t hurt the animals,” croons blues singer Roger “Rozzy” Osborne on his new CD, Animals Get the Blues Too. Animal lover Osborne and his band belt out a line-up of catchy songs, mostly blues, dedicated to homeless dogs, cats, horses and other animals. Why homeless animals? For the past 37 years Osborne and his wife Donna have shared their life with unwanted animals, starting with a rescued dog named Woof who provided them with years of unconditional love. Since Woof, dozens of castaway dogs, cats and horses have lived with the Osbornes. In the 1980s, the couple moved to Broward County in South Florida. Donna volunteered at the Humane Society of Broward County while Osborne built a hugely successful refrigeration business. For the next fifteen years Donna was a regular at the shelter. Osborne’s business thrived, allowing him to generously donate to the shelter. And of course, a shaggy dog named Murray melted the Osbornes’ hearts and found himself a wonderful home. The couple later moved to Central Florida. Cherie Wachter, vice president of marketing for the Humane Society of Broward County, said, “Although the Osbornes moved out of our area, they dedicated themselves to helping our animals in many ways. They created awareness about homeless animals in our community and how to give back.” How did Osborne find time to compose music and write songs while operating RKO Refrig22
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eration at the same time? He didn’t. After selling his business, Osborne wasn’t ready to retire but he wanted a new career. Inspired by the snazzy band at the Flamingo Road Church in Pembroke Pines, Florida, Osborne knew that music would be his next challenge. He bought a guitar and the rest is history. “For eight hours a day, seven days a week, I taught myself how to play,” says Osborne. “I was determined.” And his guts and dedication paid off. The new CD, Animals Get the Blues Too is already playing nationwide in cities such as Tampa, Florida, Worcester, Massachusetts, and Atlanta, Georgia. A large portion of the profits, says Osborne, help homeless animals. Murray is gone now but the Osbornes currently share their home with thirteen cats, two dogs, one horse, one goat and ten cows, all rescued from one place or another. Osborne started out with nothing. Through hard work he built a profitable business that allowed him to live comfortably and to share his gifts. “It’s a good feeling to give back,” he says. The Osbornes also support other causes that are important to them. If your shelter or rescue group is interested in how Animals Get the Blues Too, contact Roger at: www.rkoblues.net. Or if you want to chill out and hear good music while helping less fortunate animals, buy the CD or download individual songs at the same website: www.rkoblues.net
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My Brittany Spaniel, Chelsea, has a weird habit. When I feed her kibble, she picks up each piece from her bowl and places it on the kitchen floor or in other rooms of the house. After she had removed all the kibble from her bowl, she tracks down each piece throughout the house. Why does she do this?
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Chelsea’s odd eating habits are a throwback to her ancient roots as a hunter and scavenger. Her ancestors could not count on people to serve them two meals each day. Because food was not always available to wolves and other wild dogs when they needed it, they would stash parts of their kill in various places so they could return to it later when they were hungry and couldn’t find prey. Some domestic dogs, particularly hunting breeds like spaniels, still retain this instinct. In fact, some dogs will actually hide each piece of kibble in corners or under furniture before they go back and eat it. Even though Chelsea receives regular meals this ancient instinct is telling her to stash the kibble in different places so she can return to it later to eat it. Of course, “later” may only be a few minutes after she has performed her food-relocation ritual. But in Chelsea’s mind, her behavior helps ensure a constant course of food in the future. My dog, Chipper, does this occasionally with her chew
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bones. She will sit politely for me to hand over the meaty treat and then dash out the doggy door to bury it in the backyard. To human observers, this food-spreading behavior doesn’t make sense unless you think about the instincts that is driving it. Just remember as you watch Chelsea spread her food around that she is heeding the call of the wild. If you don’t want kibble surprises all over your house, I recommend that you keep bedroom and bathroom doors closed during feeding time. Stepping on hard kibble with bare feet is no delight!
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Increased work demands have recently called for me to travel a lot more, and my cat, Keeper, a beautiful Bengal, is sometimes home alone for a night. I have friends who stop by to feed him if I am gone more than overnight, but he is still alone more than he is used to be. When I came home from my last trip, he had shredded the toilet paper, clawed a corner of my couch, and tipped over a container on my desk that sent paper clips flying all over the floor. When I saw this, I marched up to him and yelled at him. He fled and hid under the bed for awhile. Are cats capable of plotting revenge and do
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pet StoreS & pet produCtS
Hounds & Kitties.............................. 407 - 637 - 2919
Winter SpringS Murphy’s Premium Pet Food......... 407 - 927 - 9363
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all areaS Anxiety Wrap~ Stop Storm Fear....... 877 - 652 - 1266 www.anxietywrap.com Best Friends (Sanctuary) Store........... 435 - 644 - 3001 www.bestfriendsstore.com Friendly Dog Leash................................888 - 701 - 4083 www.friendlydogleash.com Furry Travelers, Inc......................... 866 - 553 - 8779 www.furrytravelers.com
Fort lauderdale Animal House......................................954 - 763 - 7977 www.animalhousefll.com
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Wet Kisses Pet Company......................561 - 439 - 0114 www.wetkissespetcompany.com
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pet Sitting & dog Walking dade / BroWard / palM BCh CountieS 5 Paw Pets......................................... 954 - 600 - 0131 www.5pawpets.com .................... 888 - 845 - 7297 Bow-Wow Meow Pet Sitting, Inc.. 954 - 966 - 0000 www.bowwowmeowpetsitting.com Pet Sitters and More...................... 954 - 894 - 1234 www.petsittersandmore.com
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Pawmosa Dog Park - 140 Plumosa Ave., Casselberry Pear Park - 5336 University Ave., Leesburg Dog Park - 12335 County Road 448, Tavares Mt. Dora Dog Park - 1550 E. 11th Ave., Mt. Dora Barber Dog Park - 3701 Gatlin Ave., Orlando Downey Park - 10107 Flowers Ave., Orlando Dr. Phillip Dog Park - 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd. Urban Wetlands Pk - at Mills & Anderson, Orlando Barnett Dog Park - 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando south floRiDa
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BiRD Rescue Avian Protection Society........................................... www.avianprotectors.homestead.com/Rescue Feline-N-Feathers S. FL Rescue....... 954 - 943 - 5455 Lucky Parrot Sanctuary, Inc... www.luckyparrot.org
cat Rescue oRganizations www.BeyondNineCat Rescue.org ...954 - 348 - 3858 Carlowcats....................................... 561 - 667 - 7779 Cats Exclusive................................. 954 - 975 - 8349 Feline-N-Feathers S. FL Rescue...... 954 - 943 - 5455 www.strayaid.org ......................... 954 - 816 - 0799
cat & Dog Rescue A New Beginning Pet Care & Rescue.... 407 - 251 - 5458 A Second Chance Rescue................. 561 - 333 - 1100 Allen Babcock Rescue Inc............... 954 - 474 - 8198 Angels Have Whiskers..............................386 - 212 - 2160 www.Animal-Aid.com.... animalaidinc@aol.com www.animalrescueforce.org ARNI Foundation............................. 904 - 267 - 0277 Canes Crossing, Inc..... CanesCrossing@hotmail.com Cat Protection Society..................... 352 - 589 - 6228 Chesed Rescue................................. 561 - 213 - 5773 Grateful Paws Dog & Cat Rescue.. 954 - 462 - 8840 30
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Greyhound Rescue...........................407 - 332 - 9209 Guardian Angels Pet Rescue, Inc....407 - 568- 8168 Houndhaven Dog Adoption.............352 - 243 - 9795 Pet Rescue by Judy.....................407 - 302 - 4497 R.A.I.N................................... 407 - 620 - 9736 Raining Cats and Dogs.................. 561 - 929 - 0759 Rescue Rehab Home...................... 561 - 241 - 3676 South Lake Animal League......352 - 409 - 7231 SPCA of Central FL....... www.orlandopets.org Stray Aid & Rescue Inc.................... 954 - 816 - 0799 Tri-County Humane Society........... 561 - 482 - 8110
Dog Rescue oRganizations Adopt-A-Bull Rescue, Inc................. 954 - 802 - 1442 www.adoptabullrescue.com Alaskan Malamute.............................561 - 241 - 2347 Australian Shepherd Rescue....................................... www.aussierescue.org .................... 561 - 945 - 6363 Boston Terrier.................................... 561 - 495 - 4920 Boxer Friends Inc......................................................... www.boxerfriends.org Buddies thru Bullies.......................... 305 - 666 - 8870 Chihuahua Rescue...................................................... www.chihuahua-rescue.com ......... 954 - 989 - 9766 Cocker Spaniel.................................. 954 - 566 - 6634 Dalmation Rescue....................................................... www.dalmationrescue.com ........... 305 - 940 - 3320 Florida Doberman Rescue................. 954 - 581 - 9198 www.fldobermanrescue.bizland.com English Bulldog Rescue..................... 561 - 964 - 6070 Florida Great Pyreness Club........... 866 - 728 - 2797 Florida Keeshond Rescue................. 904 - 223 - 6591 Greyhound Pets of Amer. - Orlando..407 - 332 - 4754 Greyhound Ranch............................. 407 - 461 - 7379 Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions... 407 - 797 - 6380 Humane Society ~ Apopka............... 407 - 836 - 3111 Humane Society ~ Lake County........ 352 - 589 - 7400 Humane Society ~ Leesburg............. 352 - 669 - 3312 Humane Society ~ Orlando.............. 407 - 351 - 7722 Humane Society ~ Seminole County 407 - 323 - 8685 Humane Society ~ South Brevard..... 321 - 259 - 0601 Humane Society ~ West Volusia....... 386 - 734 - 2450 Mid-Florida Sheltie Rescue............. 407 - 699 - 0802 PapHaven Rscue.......................... www.paphaven.org Poodle & Pooch Rescue................... 321 - 277 - 3089 Yorkie Friends Rescue..................... 239 - 574 - 9253 French Bull Dog.................................305 - 935 - 6106 www.frenchbulldogrescue.org
PET PLANET PAGES - Resource Directory Friends of Greyhounds Inc................ 954 - 578 - 0072 Golden Retriever.................................561 - 715 - 0477 www.goldenrescuesouthflorida.com Great Dane.........................................954 - 389 - 5389 Greyhound..........................................954 - 925 - 7758 Greyhound Adoption League..............561 - 615 - 0818 Greyhound Pets of America................ 561 - 737 -1941 K94U Rescue......................................954 - 349 - 5859 www.k94urescue.com Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida Inc............... www.labradorrescue.net Magnolia Setter Rescue.......................352 - 821 - 2155 Old English Sheep Dog........................954 - 434 - 4970 PapHaven Rscue.......................... www.paphaven.org Planet Pugs Rescue............................. .561 - 963 - 4554 Pug Club..............................................954 - 785 - 2515 Pug Rescue (CPR - east coast).............305 - 653 - 6531 Rottweiler Rescue........................................................ www.ggarr.org ..................................954 - 815 - 6363 Sabbath Memorial Dog Rescue...........305-634-1212 Second Chance Rescue-Flagler.......... 386-206-9566 Shih Tzu Rescue................................954-680-6456 Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.................954-540-7373 www.sibrescue.com Saint Bernard.................................... 561 - 689 - 1911 Sunshine Airedalers Club..................561 - 707 - 8028 Sunshine All Breed Rescue Inc..........954 - 612 - 0794 Yorkie Rescue....................................954 - 476 - 5918 Yorkie Friends Rescue........................239 - 574 -9253
Ferret rescue Broward Ferret Rescue....... browardferretrescue.org Rescue@ferretsinthesun.com
Low cost spay & Neuter A.R.F.F.............................................. 954 - 615 - 2733 Broward County SPOT Program....... 954 - 359 - 2231 Discount Spay and Neuter................. 954 - 989 - 9879 Humane Society of Broward.............. 954 - 463 - Spay South Lake Animal League........ 352 - 409 - 7231 Spay Shuttle....................................... 561 - 233 - 1200 StrayAid and Rescue.........................954 - 816 - 0799
other ImportaNt Numbers A Rescued Pet is Wonderful................. 954 - 566 - 5069 Abandoned Pet Rescue........................ 954 - 728 - 9010 Adopt A Pet......................................... 305 - 257 - 2275 Adopt A Stray...................................... 954 - 258 - 5123
Animal Aid Inc..............................954 - 730 - 8398 Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.... 435 - 644 - 2001 www.bestfriends.org (Kanub, Utah) Broward County Animal Care.... 954 - 359 - 1313 Broward County Humane Society 954 - 989 - 3977 Broward County Lost and Found.. 954 - 359 - 1318 Brow. Sheriff ’s Animal Abuse Unit 954 - 321 - 4830 Born Free Pet Shelter..................... 305 - 361 - 5507 Canine Companions for Indep........ 407 - 522 - 3300 Companion Animal Rescue........... 305 - 895 - 8514 Find Lost Pets & Investigate Cruelty.. 800 - 877 - 8729 Friends Forever Rescue................. 786 - 229 - 9002 Harbor House, Ctr. Against Domestic Violence www.harborhousefl.com ...............800 - 500 - 1119 Hobo’s Wish................................... 954 - 983 - 4769 Orange County Animal Services..407 - 254 - 9140 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League . 561 - 686 - 3663 Pet Rescue Inc................................ 305 - 621 - 8354 Pets and Animals in Distress........... 954 - 202 - 9991 Pets at Risk Rescue......................... 305 - 940 - 3320 Pets In Distress of Broward..........954 - 472 - 8667 Pets in Distress of Miami / Dade. 305 - 234 - 4536 Report Animal Cruelty.................. 954 - 493 - TIPS SAD SAC Inc............................... 561 - 736 - 1313 Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary................................. (Ext. 2) 561 - 747 - 1598 South Florida Partners for Pets... 786 - 263 - 1709 The Florida Humane Society.......954 - 570 - 7678 The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation www.searchdogfoundation.org 888 - 459 - 4376
wILdLIFe emergeNcy Numbers Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge..... 407 - 836 - 3111 Broward County Health Dept....... 954 - 467 - 4804 Pelican Harbor (all native wildlife) 305 - 751 - 9840 Rascals Wildlife Care.....................954 - 779 - 0364 Wildlife Care Center......................954 - 524 - 4302 Wildlife Rehab Ctr. of CFL...... 407 - 568 - 3200 Wildlife Research....... wildlife-research-team.org
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