The Litter Sitter - Sugar Land Pet Sitting

I am livid about the courts decision to overturn the ruling that it is not illegal to sell videos or photos of animals being tourtured or illegally killed.  What depraved individuals are in this world, thinking this is entertainment?  What kind of people enjoy such horrific acts of animal cruelty?  What kind of sick people try to make money off of such depravite?

Do you think for one minute if the abuse was directed towards humans that the courts would have overuled this decision.  No because humans can VOTE.

This is a setback for animal rights!

I believe all creatures big and small feel pain and have souls.  I wonder if our justices, in the 8-1 ruling have feeling for all creatures big and same?

It’s October and before you know it we will be hearing Christmas carols on the radio and in the department store.  Even though the retail world tries to rush us through another season in the hopes of us spending more money, we still  have to get through Halloween on October 31st.  Halloween can be fun, however it can also be scary for our furkids. 

Think about it, every time the door bell rings and the children yell “trick or treat”, and that scary looking green monster with blood dripping down his mouth with outstretched hands for treats, or the growling goblin staring at our furkids at the door all this can be overwhelming.

If Halloween is a holiday you love enjoy it, however you may want to have the furkids in a room far from the action so that they are not upset. 

You may also want to put a note on the door for the trick or treaters not to ring the door bell, just knock.  That could be easier on the four legged ones. 

Remember if you have your own trick or treaters coming home with goodies, make sure the bags are put away and not left on the floor to be sniffed and eating by the furkids.  Candy and wrappers are not easy on their digestive systems.

My hope is that you and your have a safe and fun Halloween with happy non tramatized furkids.

Have you ever wondered why your furkid all of a sudden has a black scab under his/her chin or somewhere around their face.  For some reason eating or drinking out of plastic bowls can causes this abnormality.  Never mind does it look unsightly to you it is very uncomfortable for them.  So stop using the left over Dairy Cream container or the plastic bowls from the pet store, and switch to glass or metal.  See if you notice the difference in their complexion.

June is not suppose to be this hot!  We need to be more aware that the high temperatures we are experiencing  can be very dangerous for our four legged friends.  The most common hot weather hazards include heat stroke, dehydration and sunburn.   Plan  your long walks and strenuous exercise for the cooler times of the day, such as the morning or evening  hours.  If you are outdoors for extended periods of time, find a shady place for your furkids, and provide plenty of fresh, cool water. I have heard that you can even apply sunscreen.  Check with your veterinarian. 

Fourth of July is coming up soon.  Remember that fireworks and other loud noises can frighten your furkids.   My husband and I try to stay home that night, with our furry ones so that they are not as frightened.

I was unaware that secondhand smoke was just as dangerous to our 4 legged family members.  We know to smoke outside if we have children or family members in the home.  Now according to an article in the April ASPCA Newsletter we need to be just as sensitive to our animals’ lungs as we are to human lungs, so smoke outside for your animals also!  Remember we need to speak for them

Many times lately my magnetic signs on my car have been seen by people in shopping parking lots or at red lights. They have stopped me or rolled down their car windows to tell me what a unique and needed service I am providing. One of these individuals commented about the fact that we as cat lovers should think twice about leaving our cats home alone for the weekend. He state that he knows cats are independent and self sufficient, if food and water is left for them; however your air conditioner or the weather is something to think twice about before leaving your animals home alone. He did that once and when arriving home his cat had died from heat stroke because his air conditioner stopped running and his house was 110 degrees upon his arrive home.