Fur Babies for Christ

  September is National Preparedness Month.  DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PET EMERGENCY KIT TIPS.  Regardless of where you live, you should be prepared for disasters such as earthquakes, flash floods and fires. This means you need a plan for your entire family, including your beloved pets! Keep in mind that microchipping your pet (before an emergency such as a natural disaster occurs) is the first step in preparing to protect your pet. Suggested items to keep in your pet’s emergency kit : 1)   Pet Food  (At least a week’s supply, and don’t forget a can opener for any canned food). 2)   Water  (At least a week’s supply of fresh water for drinking and cleaning purposes). 3)   Food & Water Bowls  (Collapsible bowls may be the best for easy packing & storing). 4)   Medications  (Make sure they are all labeled and kept out of the sun & heat, and in securely fastened containers. For any medication requiring injectable administration,...

  Keep pets safe in the heat How to keep animals cool when temperatures soar The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. We can help you keep your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips for helping everyone in your family stay healthy while hot. Practice basic summer safety NEVER LEAVE YOUR PETS IN A PARKED CAR Not even for a minute! Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damag...

 The other day while we were driving, I saw a family walk their fur baby in between traffic stopped at a light,not at a crosswalk. They were almost run over by the other lane that was turning right. Not only that - it is 90 degrees due to the heat dome in Southern California, so the poor fur baby was walking on very hot street blacktop! If it is too hot for you to step on it, it is too hot for your baby. Either pick them up, or if they are too big, have them wear booties.