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Animals have the same basic needs for survival as humans; food, water, and shelter. You’d think it a no-brainer, but alas, some people just haven’t experienced that “ah-ha” moment yet. We see evidence of this in the daily news.
So, for those of you still clueless or otherwise needing a refresher, I’ve taken the liberty of outlining the basic requirements for animal care for Missouri.
“We have two shelters full of animals that we are working on rehoming and preparing for a move.” she said, “ and we are making basic upgrades and repairs to the Caruthersville building to prepare for state licensure. We ask that citizens understand that for a couple of weeks or so, we may not be operating either facility at full service.”
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The recall stems from complaints received that dogs eating the identified brands of food experienced vitamin D toxicity. Samples tested showed vitamin D at toxic levels. Consumption of the foods can cause kidney failure or even death.
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According to news reports Sanders stated he later followed Vasquez to her apartment and questioned her about her cruelty to the dog. She responded to Sanders, ” Shit happens, just like with kids.”
Read moreWe had hoped to get all the website maintenance-upgrades done by the the time 2019 had arrived but that didn’t happen. Software was slow to arrive, upgrades were delayed, and some items are still pending. And while it would have been nice to implement all of our fun new things all at once, par for the course we’ll be doing
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Kidney, or renal failure as it is more commonly known, is when the kidneys can no longer filter waste products metabolized from blood. When in failure, kidneys lose the ability to regulate or balance fluids (when the body should expel or retain) , electrolytes (that keep cells hydrated), and pH (acid) in the body.
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So I looked around and found several retailers online that would ship my dog food and other supplies right to the house. No more shopping and minimal labor.
Some had totally free shipping with orders of certain amounts or more. But I found three well-known retailers that had auto ship programs that offered not only free shipping, but discounts for being enrolled in their program.
So, not only could I get the convenience of home delivery, but I could get free delivery, discounts, and I don’t even have to remember to place my order anymore. Twice a month, it just shows up at my house.
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Because homeless animals need all the exposure they can get! They are not defective. They are just lost and alone. You can change that. You can allow them the opportunity to be the companion they were meant to be. You will never regret it. Caruthersville Humane Society | Humane Society of Southeast Missouri | Delta Veterinary Clinic | Sikeston PAWS | Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary | Mac’s Mission
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The City of St. Louis was partnered with STLFCO, until now.
On Tuesday St. Louis Feral Cat Outreach announced that they were halting operations immediately. The city notified the organization that they would no longer be granting them any money. All allocations had been halted as of June 30. Furthermore, there would be no future allocations from the city’s budget for the TNR program.
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On Aug. 11, 2017, Steve Svehla of Rough Road Rescue in Perry County Missouri, was jailed and charged with felony animal stealing. The charges stemmed from a drawn out legal battle over a dog Svehla had adopted out from his shelter several years ago. He pled not guilty.
Oct. 2, 2018 Svehla changed his plea to guilty of felony animal stealing. He was sentenced to a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) and placed on probation for a period of five years under the supervision of the Board of Probation and Parole.
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