SPCA of Niagara

Exciting things are happening at your SPCA!

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We will be closed Monday, 9/6/10, in observance of Labor Day!! See Ya Tuesday!!

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Attention:

We are sad to announce we are unable to accept any stray or surrender cats due to an outbreak of distemper. We are trying to do all we can for the kitties in the shelter at this time. Please check back!!!

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  From Injured To Adored      
 

Cast aside and left abandoned in a cage in the park, we can only guess the sadness and confusion our little Parker felt when he watched his deserters walk away.  Alone and in pain from wounds on his neck, he was spotted by a kind man, who immediately called the SPCA. Our Veterinary Technician got to work right away treating the injuries to his neck and examining his overall health. He was also found to have a painful ear infection. After a much deserved time of rest and some healing antibiotics, he was off to an SPCA fundraiser to meet the public. It was not long before he charmed his way into the hearts of a wonderful family, who soon visited Parker at the shelter along with their dog, Daisy. Unable to resist, they offered Parker a cherished place in their home. We hope Parker (now known as Jackson)  will soon forget the trauma he has been through as he basks in the love and adoration of his new family. He is seen below getting plenty of hugs from Gianni, Gavin and Gulian!!!

If you would like to view Parker's wounds click here (not for the squeamish)!!

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Daisy Update:  8/19/10

Daisy has been doing extremely well and thanks everyone for their concern. She is a little uncomfortable wearing her "lampshade" and she needs to be confined to a crate so her leg can heal properly. She was allowed a few visitors today for a short time and she was highly excited and wiggly. Some of the children from Camp Spirit dropped by with donations that were collected specifically on behalf of Daisy!! Our employee Kaitlyn held on to the fidgety puppy the best she could, to prevent her from injuring her delicate leg. Daisy would love to meet more of her admirers but we must sadly say she is still not allowed to have guests until the vet states she is up to the excitement. See Daisy below with her generous visitors from Camp Spirit. We thank them kindly for their donations and hope to see them again soon!!!
 

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Please Help A Good Friend Of The SPCA!!!

        BENEFIT FOR HERB MESSING

Herb Messing is a cancer patient at Roswell Park.

With surgeries, co-pays and lost work time, a huge burden has been placed on the Messing family.

The staff at Gerber Small Animal Hospital & Friends at the SPCA are holding a fundraiser to help them out.

Activities include:

A basket auction  (drawing at 4:30pm)
50/50 drawing hourly
Music by DJ the DeeJay
Dinner and Dessert (optional)
$20.00 includes dinner, dessert & 1 sheet of basket raffle tickets

Presale tickets available at Gerber Small Animal Hospital

Basket raffle tickets only sold at the door

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
TIME: 2:00PM UNTIL 6:00PM
PLACE: LEWISTON #2 FIREHALL
              1705 SAUNDERS SETTLEMENT RD.

The Messing family has been a tremendous contributor of donations and support for the SPCA for many years. Please join us in supporting them in their time of need!!!
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Birthday girl Emily is seen above holding our wiggly adoptable cat, Donald Duck. Emily just turned eleven and asked her birthday guests to bring gifts for the SPCA animals. As you can see, they brought many goodies for our critters!! Thank you so much!!!

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Girl Scout Troop #720 kindly paid a visit to our shelter Wednesday evening. They arrived not only with monetary donations but with numerous items for our critters and shelter, including food, toys, treats and cleaning supplies. The girls are seen above cuddling with some of our resident kitties. Thanks girls, we greatly appreciate all that you have done!!

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     Hot Weather Hazard

Summer has arrived and loads of folks are out soaking up the sunshine. Many dog owners enjoy bringing along their four legged best friend when pursuing summer pleasures. We would like to
remind everyone to be cautious and to keep your pooch cool and safe as the temperature climbs ever higher. Sometimes it is best to leave Fluffy safe at home.

Dogs have very few sweat glands that are located
on their paw pads. When the temperature soars, the only means a dog has to cool himself is through
these sweat glands and by panting. These weak methods are quickly overcome by high temperatures and a dog can rapidly succumb to heatstroke.

The most common cases of heatstroke involving dogs have to do with leaving a dog in a vehicle on
a hot day. Well-intentioned owners often feel that leaving the windows cracked and returning to the
car in a short amount of time are sufficient precautions to take. The reality is, even with the windows down the temperature inside the car can quickly reach 120 degrees or more, which can be deadly for your pet!!

Click here for more . . .

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      Our kitties need your help!!!

        Click Here For Details!!!

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Thanks so much to Teresa Smiley of Clippendale's Dog Grooming for assisting our agent with kittens on 8/4/10.

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Thank you to the following organizations & individuals for your recent donations:

Yaseen's Jewelers
For your recent generous monetary donation

Mary Corio
For your recent generous monetary donation

Charlene from R. B. U'Ren
generously donated a steam cleaner, food processor & misc. items

Niagara Falls High School Class of 2010
For your recent generous monetary donation

Tops in Lewiston
For your recent donation of pet food

Your gifts are greatly appreciated and will be of great use to the shelter!!!

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