Pets

LOST AND FOUND AND REHOMING

Blandford & Sturminster Newton Branch Cats Protection Cats looking for new homes: n Milly (11) tabby/white timid fluffy girl looking for quiet home with no children n Pepper (1) totie sweet but very lively girl looking for home in safe location with no small children n Stig (5) b/w boy - big boy looking for safe loving home. No small children n Chunks/Midelun/Tiny Tim (14wks) Timid but sweet kittens looking for quiet homes with confident cat person n Noell - (2) b/w girl, mother of Chunks & Co. Independent girl needs quiet home with no other animals.

Our lost & found cats These are the most recent cats that have been lost or found please check out our Facebook page or give us a call

Lost Cats: Shaftesbury - Ginger tabby boy since 21/11 Found cats: If you are regularly seeing a cat in your garden or down your street that you don’t think has an owner please give us a call it might be a lost cat that could be reunited with its owner. Salisbury Rd / Damory Garage area of Blandford black unneutered boy We are still offering neutering and micro-chipping for £5 in postcode areas DT10, DT11, SP5, SP7, BH21 and now also in SP8 call 01258 268695.

n Chunks

n Pepper n Midelun

n Tiny Tim n Milly

BLANDFORD & STURMINSTER CATS PROTECTION

Loving homes needed for cats and kittens in our care.

For more details, please call our helpline 01258 858644 or visit our website: www.blandford.cats.org.uk

Sponsored by Longmead Veterinary Practice Ltd

JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES, 10 weeks old 4th January, brown & tan girl £900, black & tan boy and tan boy £750 each, chip and first jab for more information call 07779 124711 LABRADOR PUPS for sale, wormed up to date, both parents hip, eye and elbow tested and can be seen,parents both kc registered and have lovely temperaments 07800 755862 £800

PUPPY CLASSES, beginners, home visits, behavioural consultations. Qualified, vetrecommended behaviourist, Helen Taylor, CCAB, Member APBC/APDT (881). helentaylordorset.co.uk 07951 985193. GORGEOUS COCKAPOO PUPPIES FOR SALE Ready 12/12/21 Please call for more details 07949 212210

GORGEOUS FEMALE COCKER SPANIEL PUPS ready 8th January £1800 Mrs.Hyde 01747 830718

BEHAVIOUR TIPS

Tip#5 What’s in a name? Dogs have no concept of names. Just like any other word or cue we use with our dogs, to him a ‘name’ is just a sound that he has learned to recognise as having a specific meaning. What that meaning is, and whether it is positive or negative is entirely up to the owner. Your dog’s name is basically a means of getting his attention onto you briefly so you can then ask him to do something else (for which he may earn a possible reward). This is actually one of the easiest, but most important ‘cues’ we can teach our dogs. After all, if you can’t get his attention reliably when you call his name, you have little chance of him responding to more complex requests – not least because he may not even know you are talking to him! Practice calling your dog’s name in many different situations and - when he makes eye contact – throw him a low-value reward. Never, ever allow anyone to use his name as a reprimand or a nag, or to repeat it endlessly for no positive purpose – or your dog may quickly learn that his “name” is best ignored!.

Helen Taylor BSc(Hons) ADipCBM Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) Full Member APBC & APDT (881) 07951 985193 help@helentaylordorset.co.uk (incoming) or help@dorsetdogbehaviour.co.uk (outgoing) helentaylordorset.co.uk Helping your best friend to be even better...

Ask the vet... with Lynn Broom

Winter Dangers

The winter brings its share of risks to our pets. Some are Christmas related and some are related to the bad weather. Cold weather brings the need for topping up the antifreeze in the car. Spilt or discarded antifreeze is a big risk to animals, particularly cats because it is sweet and cats frequently explore garages and outhouses. Antifreeze causes acute irreversible kidney failure in all species. Discarded oil is also a risk to cats which will groom off any oil they accidentally walk or fall into causing toxic effects from ingestion. Many animals drink from standing water outside. During freezing conditions and snow, water becomes unavailable and it is essential to provide an alternative source. Many cats (and some dogs) are reluctant to go out to urinate in cold weather and this, particularly in combination with reduced water intake, can lead to cystitis. Many food and drink items which are delicious for us are potentially toxic to our pets. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure. Christmas cake, Christmas pudding and mince pies are a common source of accidental ingestion as well as the small boxes of raisins given in Christmas stockings. Accidental ingestion of chocolate is very common and can often be avoided by not leaving wrapped chocolates under the tree and avoiding gifts containing chocolate being posted through the letter box. The effects of alcohol can also be dangerous to our pets. One glass of wine to an 80kg human is the equivalent of 8 glasses to a 10kg dog and can cause serious illness. Much as it is lovely to give our pets special food and leftovers because ‘It’s Christmas’ we see a large increase in gastroenteritis and pancreatitis due to sudden changes in diet and

FESTIVE PETS: Keep an eye on your loved ones over the festive period

high fat foods during the seasonal period. Foreign body ingestion is also a higher risk at Christmas due to a combination of more toys lying around, pets visiting other peoples houses and people visiting pets’ houses where medications and other items are left within reach, Christmas decorations being chewed and wrapping paper/ribbon being eaten to access the delicious food contained inside. Foreign bodies can cause recurrent vomiting and life threatening obstructions. We all want to enjoy Christmas but it is important to remember that, to our pets, it is just another day so try to avoid excessive treats and keep ‘at risk’ items out of the way – no one wants a visit to the vets on Christmas Day (including your vet!) to make your pet vomit up the lovely chocolate he just ate.

GORGEOUS KC REGISTERED GOLDEN retriever puppies. Litter born 19 Nov. Ready to leave mid- January with 5 generation pedigree, health certificates and microchipped. They come with a lifetime of support. contact Ann-Marie on 07714423247. Texts will not be replied too.

Companions at Peace Pet Cremation

At this time of year especially

We remember the pets that have crossed to Rainbow Bridge, and those many owners with poorly or elderly pets who are hoping to be able to spend one more Christmas with them… Our thoughts are with you all. Should you need us over the Christmas period, we will be available to collect or receive pets which have passed, and as always, we are here to help you through this sad and difficult time. Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Eve ............. 09.00-16.00 Christmas Day ............. 10.00-12.00 Boxing Day ................... 10.00-12.00 New Year’s Eve ............ 09.00-16.00 New Year’s Day ............ 10.00-12.00 Emergency Out of Hours Service: 07900 654440 Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and thank you for supporting the work we do

Independent family run business offering a very personal, caring pet cremation service to bereaved pet owners. Collection Service Farewell Room

Located in a rural countryside setting on the Somerset Dorset border Contact us on: 07900 654 440 www.companionsatpeace.co.uk