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Pet of the Week

BEAUTY: I am a 13 week old female Jack Russell Terrier mix. I am quite the little sweetheart. I love to run around in circles and play with my rope toys!

Vincent Jennings
Adoption Counselor
The Maryland SPCA
410-235-8826x101
www.mdspca.org

Visiting Hours:
Mon - Tue 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wed - Fri 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sat - Sun 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

From Tails of Hope

Verdi -
Verdi is an adult female kitty who is very tolerant and sweet. She is already spayed and loves to snuggle on your lap. She was found alongside a major highway with a broken leg and part of her tail in very bad shape. Verdi was taken to the local shelter where she was immediately transported to the vet. Her leg could not be set since it showed a previous break which had not healed properly. Due to the injury of her tail, part of it had to be amputated.

After many weeks of confinement at the vet's office, Verdi came to the Tails of Hope Cattery. At first she was afraid of the other cats, especially since she could not jump and walked with a limp. However, after some TLC she has healed and adjusted very well and likes to be loved and played with. She is looking for a loving home where she could be the only kitty and would never be cold and frightened again.

Verdi is being fostered in the Columbia area.

This is the link to Verdi's home page directly
Tails of Hope home page

More Pets available from the SPCA

MD SPCA Volunteer Kurt Davis introduces us to some cats and dogs waiting for good homes. If you'd like to learn more about adopting them, or any of their friends visit the MDSPCA.

Pet Care Guide

	Taking care of eyes and ears Whenever you groom your cat, be sure and check its eyes and ears. Some long-haired cats often need help clearing out kitty sleep from the corners of their eyes.
	Eye problems in pets You can tell a lot about your pet's health by looking into it's eyes. Many diseases, cataracts, and infections can cause problems with your pet's eyes.
	Attending to horses A horse isn't a pet in the same sense as a dog or cat. It won't curl up in a basket to sleep or fetch a stick. And you sure don't want one jumping up on your lap.
	How do you determine which teeth will be pulled? Pulling a pet's teeth is a last resort, and only a veterinarian can determine if it's necessary. If you give your pet proper dental care, it probably won't be.
	Intestinal worms Intestinal worms are parasites that live in the intestinal tract of dogs or cats. If left untreated, they can rob the animal of nutrients, cause severe gastrointestinal upset, and lead to secondary diseases.
	Weight problems in pets Obesity is a common nutritional problem for dogs and cats, especially for females and older breeds. Overweight pets are often fed too much and lack adequate exercise.
	Heart disease Heart disease is one of the most frequent problems seen in veterinary medicine. Because heart problems can also result in poor circulation, high blood pressure and even heart failure, special attention should be paid to treating a pet with this disease.
	Pet pot-bellied pigs In the fifteen years or so since pot-bellied pigs came to America, they've become popular pets. They're much like dogs, in that they can be housebroken, walked on a leash, and taught tricks.
	Animal eye injury One of the most common eye problems among animals is injury to the cornea (KOHR-nee-uh), the eye's transparent outer layer. This may occur if the eye is scratched, when bits of grass become lodged in the eye, or foreign matter blows into the eye.
	Additional notes of interest You work out, you eat right, you get plenty of sleep. What else can you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle? How about getting a pet? Studies have shown that the strong emotional bonds that form between pets and their owners can relieve depression, lower blood pressure, and may promote cardiac health.

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