Disaster in Japan:One cat that survived!!

Japanese tsunami and earthquake

Best wishes for those affected by the devastating earthquake in Japan.

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions joint to the great effort to help pets owners in Japan. So far we managed in helping  12 families to relocate to other countries in the world.

PROSTHESIS FOR DOG AND CATS

A dog or a cat that may need prosthesis is first evaluated to determine what kind of device is best. The dog is appraised using information about any deformity they may have, and the aspects specific to the injury if they received one. Their physical activities and living environment are also taken into consideration. 

After the evaluation, a cast is made of the part of the body the prosthesis will be used for. The time it takes to manufacture a prosthetic device is typically about five to ten business days. The time can vary depending on which joints of the dog’s body need to be considered, as well as the type of prosthetic and the chosen material it will be manufactured from. As each dog is different, so is the device made for them.

Prosthetics are not intended to be worn 24/7; the dog will need a break from time to time. Because of the materials they’re made from, a prosthetic device will not change its shape or break down over time.

To ensure a good fit, the dog needs to use the prosthesis for several weeks. Owners need to watch the prominent bone involved and the dog’s hair and skin for any signs of wear, which will help to determine how well the prosthesis is fitting the dog.

By watching the dog use the prosthetic device on a daily basis during regular activities, owners can also determine if it is the proper device for their dog. Adjustments and repairs may need to be made from time to time to make sure the prosthesis keeps doing what it was constructed to do in the proper manner

There are several things to consider when looking into a prosthetic device for a dog or a cat. First and foremost is whether or not the pet would benefit from it both physically and emotionally, and is it in their best interest, or is it to assuage feelings of guilt you may have? Will it add fulfillment and quality to their daily life? The cost of the device and subsequent fittings should also be considered, and whether or not you can afford it.

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PET ADOPTION

CONSIDER A PET ADOPTION THIS

CHRISTMAS

Lighthouse Animal Rescue in Costa Rica

Santa Claus often leaves a puppy or kitty under the Christmas tree, an animal that sometimes isn’t wanted or a good fit for the family. If you're considering a pet for Christmas please make sure it is agreed upon by the entire family.

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RESCUE PETS - Lighthouse Animal Rescue in Costa Rica

I'm Mr BudBud. I'm the Perro Primero (that means top dog!) of Lighthouse Animal Rescue in Atenas Costa Rica!!! Me and my human Mom and Dad do animal rescue here. When we moved here, 6 years ago, from Florida we brought 8 dogs and 2 cats with us.

Mom has been doing' rescue since she was 4 years old!! That's 59 years!!!! I've been the "Perro Primero" since I was about 4 years old so me and Mom have a lot in common!!

I keep things running' smooth and tell all the other critters what to do!! There's usually LOTS of them to look after and it keeps me awfully busy!! It's a lot of work for a little white dog!!!

All us critters have full run of the property and the house. We sleep in the beds with Mom and Dad or in our dog beds and NOBODY has to live in a pen or a cage except for the first few days when they might be contagious. After that they run with all  of us!!! There's 21 of us right now!!

 We take in animals from the streets and from abusive situations. Did you guys know that some people treat their animals really BAD? What's up with that?

Anyway, we get them all healthy and have them spayed or neutered. Mom and Dad teach 'em about love and trust and then we find real good homes for them!!

Some of them have had a pretty hard life and it takes longer for those to learn about trusting humans but with a lot of love they come around.

Mom is always bringing' some new critter home. Mostly it's dogs and cats but sometimes it's possums, squirrels, birds, goats or just about ANY critter that needs a helping hand.

Mom and her friends rescued lots of animals from the earthquake zone. It happened in January of this year, 2009, and it was pretty bad. There were about 50 people killed and lots still missing.

Everybody was helping the people but nobody was helping the animals. So Mom and her friend went in and did that. They took about 250 animals out of the dangerous areas.

A lady named Karin, in Heredia, has a great BIG shelter and, since Mom was going to the earthquake zone every day, she we took them to Karin's shelter after giving the officials photos of the animals. Some of them got claimed. Some didn't But Miss Karin found good homes for all of the ones that were still there after a month.

Mom and her friends also fed and watered a few thousand animals, (cows, chickens, pigs, etc) who were in safe areas but were stranded without food or water. It was a HUGE job and took about a month to finish up! There's lots of pictures of the earthquake rescue on my photo site.

You folks can keep up with what all is going on here at Lighthouse by going to our blog at www.mrbudbud.blogspot.com

You can see some of our pictures on my photo site at www.mrbubdbud.shutterfly.com

We're in a competition right now for a $1,000.00 grant!! That would help feed the animals here for about 4 to 6 months!! If you go to help us win just go to www.animalrescuesite.com

Look for the purple tabs on the right and click on Shelter Challenge. Then type in Lighthouse for the shelter name and Click on Costa Rica for the country. Then click search.

When our name comes up just click VOTE!!

Thanks!!!
Frances

MISSING DOG - PERRIDO PERDIDO

OUR CLIENT NEED YOUR HELP IN 

FINDING HER DOG

BREED : POINTER

LAST SEEN: SAN ISIDRO, BUENOS AIRES

PERRIDO PERDIDO:

El perrito Pointer que está en la foto está perdido desde el día 30/10, en San Isidro.
Si lo ven por favor avisen a PetsVentura.
Los dueños lo quieren mucho y lo están buscando.

This dog is lost since October 10th in San Isidro.
If you see him, please let us know.

His family love him a lot and are looking for him.

Email: PETsVENTURA

ARGENTINA:

TEL: +54 11 5292-6001

USA:

TEL: 818 627-6256

ANIMAL RECOVERY SERVICE

A microchip is currently the most accepted global standard for permanent animal identification. Many European countries require microchip, and the inserted microchip must be ISO compatible. Permanent identification offers the best insurance for reuniting a lost pet with its owner.

We recommend one more step in this insurance is enrolling your pet in a recovery service, such as AKC Companion Animal Recovery. AKC Companion Animal Recovery provides recovery services 24/7. All types of microchips are included and all species and breeds are enrolled in this service.

Visit www.AKCCAR.org to enroll your animal or to learn more about microchip.