Whiskers, Wags and Words
Name: Timber
Gender: Female
Age: 9 years
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic shorthair/grey tabby
Orphaned Since: March 9, 2012
Timber is ready for her new adventure, she has been spayed, had her shots and now all she needs is you!
Visit us at the SPCA
5850 Brannen Rd S
LakelandCall 863/646-7722
www.spcaflorida.org
blog.spcaflorida.org
Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fri – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
McClurg Medical Center Hours: Mon – Sun, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Now open 7 days a week!
THELMA
Female
10 years, 9.9 pounds
Chihuahua
Orphaned Since:
March 23, 2012
Most people want to adopt puppies so they can train them as they wish, they have the perceived notion thinking they know what they are getting if they choose a puppy and raise them their way. But if you adopt an older dog there is no teething on the corners of the dresser, minimal if any mistakes left for you if you’re a little late. Older dogs are calmer, content to just be with you. Hyper activity is less common so they will walk at your pace slowly and enjoy the time you share together.
At 10 years old what is left to teach them? You teach them they are still worthy of your love, compassion and sympathize with their aches and pains. Just love them!
Visit us at the SPCA of Florida
5850 Brannen Rd S
LakelandCall 863/646-7722
www.spcaflorida.org
blog.spcaflorida.org
Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fri – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
McClurg Medical Center Hours: Mon – Sun, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Now open 7 days a week!
Name: Teddy
Gender: Male
Age: 3 years
Species: Dog
Breed: Boxer/Retriever,Labrador mix
Orphaned Since: February 8, 2012
Teddy has a cropped tail and his coat is red/brown not much more can identify him as a boxer except his exceptional temperament, he is a winner.
Visit us at the SPCA
5850 Brannen Rd S
LakelandCall 863/646-7722
www.lovemyspca.org
blog.lovemyspca.com
Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fri – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Medical Center Hours: Mon – Sun, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Now open 7 days a week!
Name: Helga
Gender: Female
Age: 3 years
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic shorthair /black & white
Orphaned Since: February 17, 2012
Helga has been with us for 32 days, she is a small cat who weights just 7 pounds. Here she sits patiently waiting for her forever someone!
Puss-N-Boots arrived with chronic tail strangulation.
The victim of a malicious act, Puss-N-Boots was left to suffer alone on the streets until a compassionate stranger brought the stray to the SPCA. Using some object like wire or fishing line someone strangled the tail of the one-year old orange and white Tabby to the point it actually lost circulation and deteriorated.
Puss-N-Boots rests after his tail amputation.
The SPCA Adoption Center staff immediately administered pain medication to ease the discomfort and within a few days Puss-N-Boots underwent a tail amputation. This beautiful boy is still recovering, but the future looks much brighter thanks to his rescuer’s kindness and the TLC he is receiving from SPCA staff and volunteers. Help the SPCA create even more happy endings for pets like Puss-N-Boots, donate today!
With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about vacation spots and summer camps. The SPCA’s Critter Camp offers youth in third through eighth grade a unique opportunity at a fun-filled week of behind the scenes experiences, hands-on interaction with our homeless pets, engaging activities and humane education lessons. If your child loves animals or wants to learn more about them this exciting camp is the perfect way to spend his or her summer vacation. Critter Camp offers a wide array of educational topics, hands-on activities, crafts, guest speakers, games and service projects.
Previous camps have featured:
This year we are expanding Critter Camp to include exciting new topics like Dogs with Jobs and Therapy Dog International testing as well as collage and video project competitions.
Don’t miss out on this year’s Critter Camp, register NOW! The following week long sessions are available until space is full.
From licking up antifreeze in the garage to nibbling on the azaleas blooming in your spring flowerbed, many common items are tempting but toxic for pets. Each month the SPCA McClurg Animal Medical Center treats pets for poison; most cases involve antifreeze and rat and roach poison ingestion. Since March is Poison Prevention month, the SPCA has some easy ways to avoid the stress of a sick pet and expensive emergency vet trip by pet-proofing your home. Save yourself and your pet the hassle of having to induce vomiting, the most common poison treatment, by following these helpful tips:
Prevent a frightful trip to the vet by pet-proofing your home for common pet poisons and pay special attention to where their four paws go exploring, and just what they’re getting into. If you suspect your pet has ingested a poison, call or bring your pet to the SPCA Medical Center immediately, 863-646-7722. After hour cases should be taken to your nearest emergency veterinary clinic.
While “my dog ate my homework” is a trite excuse, it’s not too far-fetched given some recent cases at our SPCA McClurg Animal Medical Center. Exploratory surgery to remove foreign objects was a popular treatment at the end of 2011. Our skilled veterinarians extracted a baby’s pacifier from a black and white Lab mix, a hair tie from a 15-month old Siamese cat and a popcorn string, complete with needle from a Boxer puppy.
In most cases the animals arrive experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, and oftentimes owners aren’t even aware they’re missing certain household items. Medical Center Veterinary Technician Ann Mau explained these patients undergo a thorough examination including x-rays, which often reveal the cause of the problem. Next, the vet performs exploratory surgery, where they work to locate and remove the object. Exploratory surgeries are also used to check for organ abnormalities, remove tumors, repair hernias and evaluate bite or gunshot wounds to see if organs were damaged.
Medical Center Director Boyd Harrell, DVM encourages owners to pet-proof their homes and always bring their pets to a vet if they’re unusually lethargic or experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea or loss of appetite. Your dog’s upset stomach may not be caused by homework, but it just might require exploratory surgery.
Sweet and Innocent Are the Young!
3/5/12
Name: Cole
Gender: Male
Age: 2 months
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic shorthair /brown tabby
Orphaned Since: January 10, 2012
He was raised in a foster home, his manners are intact, and he is litter trained. Cole is the last of his litter and the smallest too! There is something soothing about holding a kitten close to you, so precious and soft they make your heart melt and your problems go away. Cole will have you at “Meow” and never let you go! They all love you until the last beat of their hearts!
Visit us at the SPCA
5850 Brannen Rd S
LakelandCall 863/646-7722
www.lovemyspca.org
blog.lovemyspca.com
Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fri – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Medical Center Hours: Mon – Sun, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Now open 7 days a week!
Name: Gladys
Gender: Female
Age: 1year
Species: Dog
Breed: Chihuahua/tan & white/ 12 pounds
Orphaned Since: February 22, 2012
She resembles a young fawn, sweet, quiet and she loves you to hold her close. Definitely a lap dog! Reach in and pet her, she will roll over on her back and enjoy the moment. Her name should have been Fawn because she is beautiful, tan and white, quiet and calm. Gladys is as sweet as they come! Visit our website for more information, www.lovemyspca.org
Visit us at the SPCA
5850 Brannen Rd S
LakelandCall 863/646-7722
www.lovemyspca.org
blog.lovemyspca.com
Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fri – Sat, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Medical Center Hours: Mon – Sun, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Now open 7 days a week!
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