It's Cold Outside!

It's getting cold outside! This weather makes me think of hot chocolate, curling up in front of a fireplace, and wrapping up in a big blanket since my skin just isn't thick enough for these colder temperatures!

This weather also makes me very jealous of these two dogs and their nice, thick winter coats!

First is Juno, a 5 year old female Siberian Husky. Her beautiful black and white coat keeps her warm all winter long, and she would love to snuggle up with you and share the warmth! She also loves to go on walks or lay in a warm house and keep you company.















Next is Gramps, a loveable 8 year old male Shiba Inu Mix with a face that just begs you to take him home! He's very smart and calm and loves to hang out with you wherever you go!















Please come visit our warm and furry friends today at the Peninsula SPCA!

A Handsome Storm Has Rolled In!

Meet Storm, a wonderful, handsome one-year-old yellow labrador retriever mix! Storm is a pleasure to have around and is a gentle, sweet, obediant animal who just wants to hang out with you all day. If you're looking for a happy-go-lucky young dog with expressive white eyebrows, this is your dog!

Storm loves to play fetch and once he's tired, he likes to nap and sometimes even sleep with a toy or tennis ball between his paws like a teddy bear! Very much like a teddy bear himself, Storm is just as content to lay at your feet while you work or watch TV. His only wish is that you let him follow you around and keep you company.

















Storm is a really calm young dog,very gentle when accepting treats, and is friendly and happy when meeting strangers. He sits and lays down on command and is very treat motivated.. Storm is a dog used to being loved and adored by his humans, so please come visit Storm today and take this perfect pet home with you!

Happy First Day of Autumn!

Happy First Day of Autumn!

The leaves will start to turn soon, the weather will start to get a little crisper, and excitement for holidays will begin to build! Most humans will be thrilled to get away from the heat of summer, and most animals will be happy to get outside more as well! However, animals can be more sensitive to the weather, so please keep an eye on all of your pets to make sure they're adjusting well to the changing weather.

Along with the entrance of Autumn comes several seasonal dangers to look out for. The following tips are taken from the ASPCA's website at http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/autumn-safety-tips.aspx.

"Autumn Safety Tips"

"The use of rodenticides increases in the fall as rodents seek shelter from the cooler temperatures by attempting to move indoors. Rodenticides are highly toxic to pets—if ingested, the results could be fatal. If you must use these products, do so with extreme caution and put them in places inaccessible to your pets.

It’s back-to-school time, and those of you with young children know that means stocking up on fun items like glue sticks, pencils and magic markers. These items are considered “low toxicity” to pets, which means they’re unlikely to cause serious problems unless large amounts are ingested. However, since gastrointestinal upset and blockages certainly are possible, be sure your children keep their school supplies out of paw’s reach.

Training tip: If you and your pooch haven’t been active outdoors in a while because of the summer heat, do some remedial recall training. Dogs, like people, get rusty on their skills if they aren't using them.

Fall and spring and are mushroom seasons. While 99% of mushrooms have little or no toxicity, the 1% that are highly toxic (PDF) can cause life-threatening problems in pets. Unfortunately, most of the highly toxic mushrooms are difficult to distinguish from the nontoxic ones, so the best way to keep pets from ingesting poisonous mushrooms is to keep them away from areas where any mushrooms are growing. Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately if you witness your pet eating a wild mushroom.

In order to generate body heat, pets who exercise heavily outdoors, or who live outdoors, should be given more food during colder seasons. Make sure horses and other outdoor animals have access to clean, fresh water that is not frozen.

Autumn is the season when snakes who are preparing for hibernation may be particularly “grumpy,” increasing the possibility of severe bites to those unlucky pups who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Pet owners should know what kinds of venomous snakes may be in their environment—and where these snakes are most likely to be found—so they can keep pets out of those areas.

Many people choose fall as the time to change their car’s engine coolant. Ethylene glycol-based coolants are highly toxic, so spills should be cleaned up immediately. Consider switching to propylene glycol-based coolants—though they aren’t completely nontoxic, they are much less toxic than other engine coolants."

We'd love for you to share your own Autumn tips to keeping pets healthy!

Tiggers Are Wonderful Things

"Tiggers are cuddly fellows
Tiggers are awfully sweet
Everyone else is jealous
That's why I repeat
The wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is Tiggers are wonderful things!"

Our first adoptable Tigger is a six-year-old domestic shorthair mix. He's a smaller-sized cat that just overflows with friendliness. He's orange with splotches of white on his face and what a charming face he has!

















Our second adoptable Tigger is an eight-month-old female domestic with medium hair length. She's brown and white striped and small for now, but she is still young! She would make a wonderful, loving addition to your home!

Venti Mocha

Looking for something sweet in your life? Something that will warm you when you're cold? Need something to wake you up in the morning and put you in a good mood for the rest of your day?

The answer isn't Starbucks coffee or espresso. The answer is mocha!

Mocha is a "venti"-sized two-year old Labrador Retriever mix that is available at the Peninsula SPCA. Her honey brown eyes and beautiful coloring will give you that warm full feeling in your heart! She'll gently wake you up in the morning, love on you until you leave, and welcome you back exuberently when you return!

Please come visit our beautiful Mocha today!

Spooky Friend at the SPCA

Still a month away but Halloween is coming early to the Peninsula this year! Grocery stores are already stocking candy for the big night, magazines emblazoned with Jack-O-Lantern carving ideas and costumes stock the shelves. Can anyone escape this pre-Halloween madness? Why would you want to!

Here at the Peninsula SPCA, we're excited for Halloween too and we have our very own Spook!

Spook is a one and a half year old hound mix that's waiting to be adopted. He's not very big, a medium sized dog with a big personality! He's all our favorite fall colors, black, brown, and gold. We promise he'll sneak into your heart just like a friendly ghost! Please come visit Spook today at the Peninsula SPCA!

Preparing For The Storm

This weekend is supposed to be wild and windy with just a dash of hurricane rain thrown in. You've packed a bag, bought bottled water, and made sure you have enough food for several days in case the power goes out or you have to evacuate. But have you made sure that your pets will be safe?

Everyone should have a pet plan for disasters. We've all seen the heartbreaking pictures and videos of Katrina pets that were either left behind to weather the storm, or were wandering about lost because they no longer had a home to hide in. We don't want any of our beloved pets being left to fend for themselves.

Below is the Peninsula SPCA's Pet Checklist. Please read this plan and prepare for the worst-and make sure you keep your pets safe.

Pet Emergency Supply Kit Check List

-Food
Keep at least three days of food in an airtight waterproof container.

-Water
Store at least three days of water specifically for your pets.

-Medicines and medical records
Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container.

-First aid kit
Most kits should include cotton bandage rolls, bandage tape and scissors; antibiotic ointment; flea and tick prevention; latex gloves, isopropyl alcohol and saline solution. Include a pet first aid reference book.

-Collar with ID Tag, harness, or leash
Your pet should wear a collar with its rabies tag and identification at all times. Include a backup leash, collar and ID tag in your pet’s emergency supply kit. Also, include copies of your pet’s registration information, adoption papers, vaccination documents and medical records in a clean plastic bag.

-Crate or other pet carrier
Provide a sturdy, safe, comfortable crate or carrier ready for transporting your pet. The carrier should be large enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down.

-Sanitation
Include pet litter and litter box if appropriate, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags and cleaner.

-A picture of you and your pet together
A picture of you and your pet together will help document ownership and allow others to assist you in identifying your pet. Include detailed information about species, breed, age, sex, color and distinguishing characteristics.

-Familiar Items
Put favorite toys, treats or bedding in your kit. Familiar items can help reduce stress for your pet.

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