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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Pets Helping Pets' 2009 1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarter Donations Disbursed!
Thanks once again to all of our wonderful Clients and their lovable pets for their support during
2009. We are once again honored to acknowledge the following ‘Helping Pets’ who have contributed to
the 2009 first, second and third quarter donations, and highlight the animal charities they have selected:
Archie,
Bay Path Humane Society of Hopkinton
Atticus & Yoshi, Northeast Animal Shelter
Bama
& Friends, House Rabbit Network
Bella, House Rabbit Network
Bling,
Buddy Dog Humane Society
Gabby, Buddy Dog Humane Society
Hershey, Labrador Retriever
Rescue
Kona, Northeast Animal Shelter
Larry, Defenders of Wildlife
Mischa
& Friends, Billerica Cat Care Coalition
Pixie & Mason, Paw Prints Dog Sanctuary &
Canine Corps
Scout & Jem, Northeast Animal Shelter
Sydney, Hershey & Zander,
House Rabbit Network
Tigger, ASPCA
7:52 pm est
Thursday, February 4, 2010
We are Still Here!
How could a whole year go by without a posting? Well, we are happy to say that we got very busy walking dogs and
with pet sitting services for many lovable pets, and time got away from us. We are very much still here! Donations
for the first 3-quarters of 2009 have just been disbursed. We do feel a bit like hypocrites for not getting the disbursements
out earlier, but we are sure the animal shelters and animal charities will appreciate a larger than usual donation this
time of the year. Thanks as always to our fantastic customers, and a detailed posting of the recent disbursement
will be made soon!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Sign of the times... MSPCA forced to close adoption centers
Pets Helping Pets is sad to pass on the following story from the MSPCA.
We sincerely wish to help the animal shelters; hearing about their hardships makes us sad for both the personnel running the
animal shelters, and the for the animals involved. We will remain committed to our pledge to donate a portion of customer
charges to deserving animal charities.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)
announced the closure of three of the non-profit’s Animal Care and Adoption Centers due to the challenging economy including
the facilities in Brockton (Metro South), Martha’s Vineyard and Springfield (Western New England). The MSPCA Animal
Care and Adoption Centers in Boston, Centerville, Methuen and Nantucket will remain operational as will the hospitals in Boston
and Nantucket. In addition to utilizing remaining MSPCA adoption centers, The MSPCA will work with local animal rescue
organizations and shelters to ensure the placement of the remaining homeless animals currently in their care. This transition
will indeed put a strain on animal shelters already operating at maximum capacity.
To read the full story
posted on the MSPCA website, click here.
10:16 am est
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Notable Charities added to PHP Shelter & Charity Listing
We recently became aware of the following charites and have
added them to the Pets Helping Pets' 'Shelter/Charity List' page.
All Dog Rescue
(www.alldogrescue.org)
Based in Natick MA, ADR
is an all-volunteer, non profit organization dedicated to the rescue of Massachusetts' dogs in need and matching each
with appropriate and responsible owners. If you are not picky about your dog's breed, ADR is sure to match you with
a new best friend, who will be sure to show you undying gratitude for inviting him (or her) into your home. ADR operates
via foster care and in addition to funds, they are also in need of foster homes and caregivers to care for the many dogs in
ownership transition.
Billerica Cat Care Coalition (www.billericacatcarecoalition.org)
The BCCC was formed in 2004 by concerned Billerica residents, as a cat rescue
and adoption organization assisting feral (wild) and abandoned cats and their kittens. The BCCC mission is to reduce
the suffering and death of local animals by implementing the Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) program for feral cats. BCCC
provides feeding programs, promotes spay/neuter of all companion animals, educates the public on local animal issues, and
offers advice/assistance to residents dealing with homeless cat situations or needing to re-home a cat. The BCCC has
signed the "Declaration of No Kill Movement in The United States", as part of its commitment to protection adoptable
animals. For additional information on this movement, visit: www.nokilldeclaration.org.
Canine
Companions for Independence (www.cci.org)
Founded in 1975, CCI
is a non-profit organization that provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free
of charge. CCCI is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs, and is recognized worldwide for the excellence
of it's dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. CCI believes 'The
most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart'.
In addition to contributing financially, if you feel confident that you could return a puppy when it is ready for service,
consider becoming a volunteer puppy raiser! (Personally, I would have a hard time with the returning part,)
Friends
of Animals (www.friendsofanimals.org)
From it's
beginning in 1957, FoA has assumed a leadership role in advocating low-cost spaying and altering as the most effective means
of preventing the births of unwanted dogs and cats, and their subsequent abandonment, suffering and mass killing. For
more than four decades, FoA has operated the only nationwide breeding control program in the USA facilitating more than 2-million
spay/neuter procedures.
Pet Owners may purchase a certificate from Friends of Animals
that can be used for a routine spay or neuter surgery at any of FoA's participating veterinary hospitals. Visit
the program section on the FoA's website for purchasing information.
New
England Basset Hound Rescue (www.newenglandbassethoundrescue.org)
New England Basset Hound Rescue (NEBHR) was founded in 2001 by lovers
of the breed who wanted to help the homeless, abandoned and unwanted Basset Hounds of New England. Everyone involved
with NEBHR is on a volunteer basis and members reside throughout New England.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Pets Helping Pets' 2008 4th Quarter Donations Disbursed!
We would
like to thank all of our clients for selecting Pets Helping Pets to care for their pets in 2008, and also for helping us with
our mission to assist local animal shelters, breed rescue programs and other animal/environmental oriented charities.
The winter months are financially challenging for
animal shelters, and this year is no exception. In addition to rising operating expenses, shelters are
experiencing a spike in the numbers of pets being surrendered, and a decline in the number of pet adoptions. With
the support of our clients, Pets Helping Pets is proud to contribute to the animal shelters that do such great work
to care for displaced pets. Disbursing the quarterly donations is one of the more rewarding aspects of
our organization, and we are honored to acknowledge the following ‘Helping Pets’ who have contributed to
the 2008 4thquarter donation, and highlight the animal charities they have selected: Bama,
House Rabbit Network Batman, MSPCA at Nevins Farm Babrik, Buddy Dog Humane Society Yoshi, Northeast Animal Shelter Atticus, Northeast
Animal Shelter Sidney, Buddy Dog Humane Society Posey, Buddy Dog Humane Society
(The Pet's selected charities can be found on our Shelter/Charity listing page.)
Pets Helping Pets hopes to increase
our charitable donations by adding to our listing of ‘Pets That Help’ in 2009, And we could use your help! If you know of someone who could benefit from our services,
please tell them about us. In appreciation of your referral booking with us, we would like to offer a $10
credit towards your next pet sitting/visiting invoice. Thanks
again to all of our clients for your support in 2008. Caring for your pets this past year has been
our sincere pleasure. We look forward to seeing you in 2009!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Canine Corps organization added to PHP charity list
(From Valerie....) We are excited to add Canine Corps
to the Pets Helping Pets listing of charities. I heard of this great organization on NBC's Today show and
was deeply moved with the story. Paw Prints Dog Sanctuary, located in Central Pennsylvania, developed the Canine
Corps program to care for dogs whose owners have been deployed overseas in the military. The Today show segment interviewed
several service men and women who have dogs in the program, and you could easily see how emotional they were expressing their
gratitude for the Canine Corps program. (Paw Prints/Canine Corps has posted a link on their site for the Today Show
clip, follow the link below to bring up the Canine Corps website.)
While in the care of Canine Corps, the dogs have
their own house furnished with couches, comfy chairs, toys etc., where they can roam free with other canine
friends. There is also acres of land where the dogs get lots of outdoor exercise with their canine house-mates.
The program is offered free of charge to the dog's owners and includes, shelter, supervision, lots of TLC and all expenses
involved with feeding, medication and medical bills. The soldiers are comforted by knowing that their best friend
is well cared for, and that their canine friend will be there for them when they return home.
If you are resolving
to be more charitable in the New Year, this is a great organization to consider. In addition to contributing
to the pets' grocery, shelter and medical costs, you will also be personally thanking a small group
of active military personnel.
Contact information for Canine Corps:
Paw Prints Dog Sanctuary & Canine Corps
P.O. Box 161 Shermans Dale, PA 17090 (717) 789-3236
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Red Cross Certified in Pet First Aid!!!
Today, Valerie has received certification from Red Cross in Pet First Aid for domesticated dogs and cats.
Pets Helping Pets first
step for pet safety is to address and minimize risk to pets in our care, but we do want to prepared for emergency
situations. Some highlights of The Red Cross Pet first aid course include:
- Preparing an everyday first aid
kit
- Preparing for emergency evacuation situations
- Registering 'normal' pet breathing, heart rate and pulse readings for future
reference
- Noticing and dealing with a choking
pet
- Providing 'Mouth to Snout'
and CPR to pet
- Addressing puncture wounds, sprains,
strains, and broken limbs
- Noticing and
addressing signs of shock
- Treating incidents
involving poison exposure (exposed, inhaled or ingested), burn incidents and unfortunate encounters with other animals (domesticated
and wild)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Pets Helping Pets on Facebook!
 The Pets Helping Pets Facebook page gives PHP clients and friends to post pictures of their pets, comments and reviews.
To view the full content of the page, you must be have a Facebook account and logged in. Joining Facebook is free of
charge.
Pets Helping Pets also posts upcoming events offered and sponsored by PHP, local animal shelters,
and pet related organizations. Become a 'Fan' of the Pets Helping Pets Facebook page to receive notifications
of updates to our website, upcoming pet/animal events, PHP promotions and other newsbreaking stories.
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