LINDA’S LINE

Hi.

September is here, and I can’t believe how quickly this year has passed. I

hope that you all had a wonderful summer. This time of year also marks the

beginning of the new school season, and before we know it, the holidays will be

upon us.

This month also marks the beginning of the fall season, where we will see all

the beautiful colors of autumn. It also means that winter, and the cold weather, is

not far behind, and this brings more hardships for the strays. So please remember

to start to prepare your shelters for the strays, and stock them with plenty of food

and water. As we always say, we are the guardians of the strays and it is up to us

to look after them.

For all pet owners, a reminder that even though the summer months are now

behind us, it is still important to protect your pets from fleas, and ticks. Please be

sure to protect your pets all year round. This is most important in order for them

to have a happy, healthy life. If you are not sure which is the best brand of flea,

and tick protection to use, please ask your veterinarian which one is best for your

pet. Also, a reminder that in this city, and in some parts of this country, rats are

still a problem, and this can pose many health hazards to our pets, if you see any

when you are out with your pets, please keep them away from these pests, as many

rats carry a disease known as Leptospirosis, which can be deadly to animals.

Thankfully, there is a vaccine that you should ask your veterinarian about, which

will protect them. Please, if you have not done so, look into this, as it can save the

life of your pet.

On another note, none of us likes to think about the possibility of our pets

outliving us, but the fact is that it can happen, and it is very important to make

arrangements so that they will be well taken care of. If you are not sure how to do

this, look on the internet, and you will find that animal organizations such as

Humane World for Animals (formerly Humane Society of the United States), and

ASPCA list options for doing this on their websites or you can just go into google,

and type “Estate Planning for Pets into the Search Bar. You will then see a list of

all of your options.

Please remember that if you see an animal that needs help, don’t pass it by,

try to do whatever you can to help. Also, a reminder that the fall holidays

will soon be upon us so let’s try to keep a look out for the strays, and our pets to

protect them from pranksters that could cause them harm, i.e.: Halloween.

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That’s all for now, but I’ll be back next month. Take care, and stay safe.