Adopt a Pet and Keeping Animals Safe From Frigid Weather

There are so many cats and dogs housed in our local shelters who all dream of finding their forever home. This week I not only have the pleasure of introducing you to three of these lovely animals, I also want to remind you, with the help of the Nassau County SPCA, that with temperatures in the single digits, we need to keep all of our pets safe and warm.

Remember: If it’s too cold out for you, it’s probably too cold for your pets. The Nassau County SPCA is asking all pet owners to limit their pet’s time outdoors and to bring pets that are normally kept outdoors inside, this includes outdoor cats. Prolonged exposure to cold results in a drop in pet’s body temperature and hypothermia. Frostbite can also occur in pets to the parts that are the most exposed and least protected by fur. It often accompanies hypothermia. Frostbite tends to involve the tail, ear tips, pads of the feet, and other exposed areas. Think about how we would behave tends to be a good rule. If we don’t want to go out and expose ourselves for a long period of time to the cold because of the risk for hypothermia and frostbite, we wouldn’t want to do that to our animals, right! So please protect animals during this cold snap!

For cold weather pet tips, click on this link: cold weather pet tips.

Please remember to be a voice for animals who need help. If you see something, you can report animal cruelty by calling 516-THE-SPCA, or email crueltystoppers@ncspca.us

Now if your looking for the perfect snuggle buddy, Paprika is the lady for you! This spicy gal is described as a sweet and petite 4 year old beauty. Paprika has been waiting for her chance for a forever home since January 10th 2013, and the wait is making it more urgent that she finds a home fast. Paprika is a volunteer favorite and is super affectionate. Paprika knows basic commands and is eager to learn more! Oh, did I mention that Paprika loves to hug, walks well on leash, and even seems house trained?! Please do not let Paprika wait any longer... visit her at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh today!!!!!!!!!!

Right next door at Last Hope Animal Rescue, you can meet two awesome Beagle brothers named Toby and Diamond! Lets face it, 2 of anything is better than one, and Toby and Diamond happen to agree. These 2 year old littermates have spent their whole life together through thick & thin, and would love to keep it that way. Toby and Diamond were purchased as puppies at a pet store by a family with one severely allergic child. Toby and Diamond were most likely given away by their owner, and found their way to Last Hope. Thankfully they are safe and together, and Last Hope is now trying to find that special someone who would like to double his/her dog delight by adopting not one, but two bubbly Beagles. To meet this dynamic duo, you can check out their webpage at http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/toby-and-diamond-beagle-brothers/, or better yet, head down and meet them today!

Thanks so much for reading and please remember to always adopt, never shop, and stay warm with a furry friend!