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HavaHeart Rescue

Who they are: “HavaHeart Havanese & Furry Buddies Rescue is a non-profit located in the Springfield, Missouri, metro area. We are completely volunteer staffed. We do not have a facility. Each HavaHeart pup is placed in a loving foster home until they find their furever homes.”

 Having an organization that is run by volunteers means HavaHeart relies on donations and grants from programs like Seresto® Circle of Love to treat the pets in their care. HavaHeart’s president Sara Villines says the collars are extremely useful for their volunteers.

“HavaHeart Rescue is known for taking on very significant medical cases that other rescues shy away from; a Seresto® collar is the most practical option for flea and tick prevention for dogs who will be in our care long term for medical treatment,” Villines said.

Villines also noted that Seresto® can help make the overall care of animals easier. “Many of the animals brought to us have been traumatized and are often not as willing to take oral medications or have topical medications applied to their skin. In these situations Seresto® collars are a true blessing because they allow us to apply the collar, to help prevent fleas and ticks without causing additional stress. Thank you Seresto® for providing a practical and affordable flea and tick preventative to not only the rescue community, but the pet loving community in general!”

 

The Arrow Fund

Who they are: “The Arrow Fund is a Kentuckiana-based nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates the animal victims of extreme torture, abuse, or neglect. We strive to educate the public regarding the ongoing problem of animal cruelty and advocate strengthening our local, state, and national animal welfare laws.”

The staff at The Arrow Fund spend a lot of time caring for sick and injured pets, and they know biting fleas and ticks can add even more stress and compound problems.

“Receiving Seresto® would benefit The Arrow Fund by ensuring a dog or cat has effective flea and tick protection while in our care and also after they leave our care,” Blaire Bischoff, a grant writing intern at The Arrow Fund said. “One of our primary goals is to not only treat conditions and injuries but also to support a long, healthy life for every Arrow Fund animal. With help from Seresto® and Adopt-a-Pet, The Arrow Fund will successfully care for and support victims of animal abuse.”

They would use their grants to further help pets like Vida and Talbot.

“In early May of 2019, a good Samaritan found Vida, a 2-year-old female pit bull, on the side of the road and contacted us for help. She was unable to stand and was petrified. It was clear that Vida had given birth multiple times in her young life. Once Vida was treated for an infection, spayed, trained, and given a little Arrow Fund love, she became a tail wagging girl ready to find her forever home. With the Seresto® collar, we can help her live a happier life.”

“When The Arrow Fund found Talbot, a 4-year-old, 11-pound male cat, in April of 2019, he was in bad condition. He would fall when he walked, had a prominent head tilt to the left. His left eardrum was ruptured and presented a terrible odor of rotting flesh. Additionally, he was covered in fleas, ticks, had roundworm, and is FIV positive. Despite it all, Talbot was a loving, purring, meowing cat. Talbot was treated for all of his conditions and neutered, and now we are searching for his forever home. With the Seresto® collar, Talbot and cats like him will have effective, long-lasting flea and tick protection for eight straight months!”

One of The Arrow Fund’s goals is to make sure the animals in their care have protection from fleas and ticks. With a Seresto® grant they can put more resources towards helping Vida and Talbot (and pets like them) live happy lives.

 

 

We are very excited to announce our first and second round of the Seresto® Circle of Love grant winners! Each of these organizations goes above and beyond to care for vulnerable animals in need of homes. Check out each of their stories to learn more about them!

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control

Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is a city shelter that pulls out all the stops when it comes to helping animals. The city and shelter recently received a “Better City for Pets” certification and they joined the million cat challenge. With a yearly intake of more than 10,000 homeless pets, they really do all they can to help as many animals as possible.

According to the shelter’s social media and marketing manager, Holly Eggelston, a Seresto® grant could really be a game changer with how they help their community.

“We frequently serve lower income citizens who do not have a lot of financial resources. Purchasing flea and tick prevention for their animals is often not an option,” Eggelston said. “During the summer months we treat all animals for fleas and ticks. Due to budgetary restrictions, it’s generally 30 days of protection and the adopter is then on their own for continuing preventative treatment. Being able to offer adopters eight months of protection would be a game changer for the animals in our community as that would get them through the warm months without the expense of monthly flea prevention.”

Connect a Pet New England

Connect a Pet is a small nonprofit rescue that is operated entirely by volunteer staff. They focus a lot of their attention on removing stress from

shelters that perform euthanasia by rescuing their most vulnerable pets. Often times that means rescuing the pets that might need more time before they can be adopted.

“We will frequently take on dogs that other rescues may shy away from,” volunteer Peggy Poirier said. “We have spent a lot of our resources on the medical needs of the dogs we have pulled.  It is a true joy to see them go home, but it’s also a severe strain on our limited resources”

With their Seresto® product grant, Connect a Pet will not only help shelter dogs find their fur-ever home, they’ll also be able to send pups home with a Seresto® collar on their day of adoption.

Kirby Animal Services

Kirby Animal Services is a small government shelter that serves the city of Kirby, TX. Open since 2011, Kirby Animal Services takes pride in its community and strives to maintain the public health and safety of those living in Kirby – that includes shelter pets.

“We invest in seeking the best practices in finding shelter for animals that have been abandoned or abused,” said Tania Vazquez, assistant to the city manager. “Kirby Animal Services would like to increase and expand its services as we are experiencing a growth in our community.”

The staff at Kirby Animal Services hopes to use their Seresto®  grant to better protect the pets in their care, and also to make a greater impact within the community.

Arizona Animal Welfare League

This organization partners with small rural shelters and foster groups throughout Arizona and cares for over 4,000 cats and dogs per year. Due to extremely limited resources from the rural shelters and fosters, many pets are taken in with fleas and ticks, in some cases so severe that the animal can barely walk.

With the help of the Seresto® product grant, AAWL will be able to help prevent those fleas and ticks. Then the organization can take their budget originally allocated for flea and tick prevention and will, “be able to afford additional long-distance transport runs to remote, rural partners. [And] we’d be able to afford to intake and treat more puppies with parvo, dogs with distemper, cats with ringworm, more injured animals in need of specialty surgery than we are currently anticipating being able to afford to help,” says Director of Operations Christina Flanagan.

Humane Society of Marion County

HSMC is a Florida-based shelter that helps over 1,600 homeless, surrendered, stray, and abused cats and dogs per year. It is this organization’s goal to rehabilitate these animals both emotionally and physically before getting them adopted into loving homes. Kirsten Tanner, HSMC’s Social Media and Volunteer Coordinator, said that the Seresto® collars “would be a blessing as in Florida with the summer heat…we have to be very diligent with our flea and tick preventative.”

Feral Feline Friends of East TN

Taking in over 600 cats a year, mainly from the streets, can mean a lot of fleas. Feral Feline Friends of East TN works with each cat to get them treated for fleas and ready to be adopted. “We would benefit from having these collars as a first step in flea prevention for adopting out happy pets,” said Vice President Deb Marsh. Seresto® collars will help these kitties begin their new lives protected from fleas and ticks.

Carolina Poodle Rescue

Located on, “55 acres of rolling fields that are home to on average 175 dogs on any given day,” Carolina Poodle Rescue helps neglected dogs get back on their feet. When asked how a Seresto® product grant would impact their organization, volunteer Jackie Orr said, “Our dogs will continue to enjoy active lives filled with running and playing in fields and enclosed play areas. They will continue to share the natural outdoors with other animals.” With the gift of Seresto® collars, these happy pups will get playtime along with the prevention of fleas & ticks.

White County Animal Shelter

In Sparta, an economically depressed county in Tennessee, White County Animal Shelter has worked to drop the euthanasia rate to almost 0, down from 99.9% in the past 6 years. This dog-only shelter takes in many animals with health and skin issues that are the result of flea infestation. “Seresto® collars would be great for our long timers and also to make sure all the dogs adopted from our shelter have a great start with flea and tick prevention,” said Shelter Manager Stephanie Smith. Their grant will help focus their limited funds on other medical needs and helping more dogs.

Bridge to Home Animal Rescue

This organization helps dogs of all ages throughout the Tri-State area of SW Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. They also receive animals flown in from other states. All of the dogs they care for are fostered by volunteers before transitioning to their forever homes. Grant Administrator Debbie Clark says that Seresto® would provide their rescued dogs a great way to “‘start off on the right paw’ in their new life.” Many of the foster families choose Seresto® collars prior to the dogs’ adoptions as well, so the product grant will help dogs awaiting their forever homes as well!

Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch (JARR)

“Seresto® collars would allow our foster staff to function more efficiently,” said CEO Monica Stevens. She also remarked that the collars will help relieve foster families from the burden of maintaining a monthly flea and tick preventative. JARR is located in St. Helena, CA, an area where fleas and ticks are a year- round threat. Each dog is cared for in a foster home and most cats reside in Ella’s CatHouse, a space located on the JARR property. With the help of volunteers and fosters, JARR intakes almost 200 dogs and cats per year.

The Cat Network, Inc.

The Cat Network has been rescuing cats in St. Louis, MO since 1991. Their Seresto® product grant will make treating all the cats in their care a lot easier. “Receiving Seresto® for cats would enable us to continue making a difference for all of the cats that we rescue…while they are looking for their fur-ever homes!” said Board Member Kristi Hill.

AMA Animal Rescue

Angels for Mistreated Animals is a foster-based rescue in Brooklyn. They take in about 65 pets each year. AMA’s long-term goal has been to open a no-kill animal sanctuary, and their dream will be coming true very soon! “There will be many dogs in one place- it will be crucial to help make sure that fleas and ticks stay away and we believe Seresto® is the way to go. We’re looking forward to using this product on all of our pets,” said President and Co-Founder Anna Khazanova.

Pickle Pants Rescue

This organization is located in Lancaster, CA and helps around 60 animals per year. Pickle Pants Rescue is dedicated to saving the lives of abused and neglected animals. Pets are brought to this organization at all hours of the day, many of them needing veterinary attention immediately. Having this Seresto® product grant will help animals get flea and tick prevention…especially if the vet is closed. The grant, “saves us from having to wait for the desperately needed flea and tick collars… that half of the animals we take in need especially if they are too afraid or traumatized to get in a body of water for a bath,” said Assistant Manager Miracle Fields.

Animal Ark Rescue

This organization is a no-kill animal rescue in Columbus, GA willing to do whatever it takes to save lives and get animals adopted. Through their work, they take in about 2,300 animals a year. Out of all of these animals, about 75% of them are medical cases and many have mild to severe flea and/or tick infestation. One volunteer said, “It is our hope to use this grant for our shelter animals and then send them with their Seresto® collars into loving forever homes.”

Second Chance Animal Shelter

Located in East Brookfield, MA, Second Chance Animal Shelter takes in almost 1,700 animals per year and helps thousands more with their subsidized veterinary care. Since this organization is the only animal welfare organization in Massachusetts that offers a full-service vet hospital, they take in a lot of medically needy animals. “We LOVE Seresto® collars and have them at all three of our veterinary hospitals that provide subsidized rates for pets owners in need. So, we know how well they work for the clients at our hospitals. We know how Seresto® collars are a help to all pet owners. To be able to have them for our adoption center for our adoptable pets would be wonderful. We always strive to provide the highest quality of care for our shelter pets and having Seresto® collars would be a great addition to the care that we provide,” said CEO Sheryl Blancato.

The overall health of your dog or cat starts with a good foundation and nutrition is a key building block in keeping that foundation strong. Cats and dogs on proper diets enjoy happy tummies and good digestive health. This all translates into a longer life and more time spent together. We’ve assembled our best dog and cat nutrition articles here so you can set your pet up for dietary success! Continue reading “Cat and Dog Nutrition”

The holiday season is here, and chances are you’ve looked through many a gift guide to find the perfect presents for all your friends and family. There’s a gift guide for the “man in your life,” a gift guide for your “bohemian best friend,” a gift guide for your “glamorous grandma,” just about every personality type you can imagine has its own gift guide, but what about the four-legged family members in our lives? You can’t let the holidays pass by without celebrating your best fur friend, so we’ve come up with one more very important gift guide to help with your shopping. Our gift guide includes all the best presents to impress and delight the pets (and pet parents) in your life. Check out our top 22 picks below!

 

Adopt-a-Pet.com 2018 Holiday Gift Guide:

With the increase in the number of yearly natural disasters, rescue efforts for pets in affected areas has become a growing need. This year alone animal rescue volunteers have already had to deal with the aftermath of Michael, Florence, and a few other smaller tropical storms.

Providing relief during disasters like Florence and Michael often requires quick planning and making due with limited supplies. Animal rescuers like Keith Benning, from Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue in North Dakota, understand the amount of scrappiness needed during disaster relief from first hand experience. As a disaster volunteer Benning came to the rescue for a number of dogs in the wake of Hurricane Florence, which left massive flooding across North Carolina. Benning shared several Facebook videos showing animals trapped on top of cars, tables and porches—as they watched water levels rise toward them.

“I know. Looks like you’ve seen better days,” Benning said in one of his videos, as he approached a dog sitting on top of a car. Only the top part of the vehicle was sticking out of the water at that point.

In another video, Benning sits with two dogs seeking refuge from the high waters on top of a wooden table.

“These two were the ones that weren’t letting anybody on the porch,” he said, “but we’re slowly making friends.”

Benning started Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue out of his garage back in 2013. Now, nearly 4,000 rescued animals later, he’s using his expertise to rescue animals in the aftermath of major hurricanes.

“We literally pack up and drive across the country to rescue the animals no one else can get to,” Benning said on the group’s GoFundMe page. “We’ve been able to save dozens of horses, dogs, cats, goats, chickens, cows and even alpacas that would have drown or died standing in water, and we’ve done it with a canoe, a paddle board, some heart and grit.”

Benning and the volunteers at TMAR know vulnerable animals could very well need their help again before the year ends and there will more that likely be another major disaster within the next 12 months. That’s why they want to be as prepared as possible for the next hurricane.

“[With Florence,] we had a canoe with a small motor and towed paddle boards with kennels on them, and used that where we could.” Benning said. “When it came to getting across the river we had to hire locals. That was great but created a lot of lag time waiting for them to be able to show, then working on their time table. If we can get a boat we can set up camp close to where we need to launch and stay in tents. If we could hit the water at sunrise next time and come off at sunset we could do a lot more good.”

The team at TMAR has taken to social media and GoFundMe to raise awareness on the difficulties surrounding disaster relief and to gather more supplies for the next time they are needed. Check out their GoFundMe page to learn more about the animals they’ve helped and find out how you can help them save more animals.

 

 

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We’re just staring to hear from Keith. Cell service is sketchy but we’ll share with you what little we know. We believe he’s near the Cape Fear river which is set to crest tomorrow at 61.5 feet, which is 46 Feet higher than where it was two weeks ago. We don’t know all the circumstances of these rescues, please hold any criticisms of (people leaving their pets behind) it is likely there is more going on that just what you are seeing. Thank you. The team at TMAR couldn’t be prouder to be able to support Keith on this rescue mission. Consider donating $10 toward his trip, any additional funds that get donated that he doesn’t use will go to small shelters in areas of immediate need in North Carolina. Click the link in our description to donate. #hurricaneflorence#hurricane#dogrescue#animalrescue#northcarolina#TMAR#turtlemountain#rolettecounty#hurricaneflorence2018#dogs#floods#floodrescueteam#northdakota#turtlemountainanimalrescue#c.j.english#rescuematters

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Fourth of July is just around the corner and you are likely eagerly preparing for all the fun festivities the day brings. How can you beat lounging in the backyard with a good BBQ, friends and family, and beautiful fireworks lighting up the night sky. Sure, it’s a ton of fun for us humans, but our furry friends probably don’t see it the same way. Continue reading “Everything You Need to Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July”

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Home dental care is one of the most important ways to maintain your pet’s health. Dogs and cats with unchecked gum inflammation may be at higher risk for heart, kidney, and liver disease. And, unfortunately, dental disease is by far the most common major health problem of cats and dogs, making caring for your pet’s teeth just as important as providing him with a well-balanced diet, plenty of fresh, clean water and proper exercise. Continue reading “How to Establish a Dental Care Routine for Your Pet”

LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2018  — Following the third major pet incident on United Airlines in merely a week, Adopt-a-Pet.com has announced an offer to the airline to aid in educating employees on implementing best practices in humane travel for companion animals. The proposal comes on the heels of a turbulent week for pets flying the airline, with dogs in two separate incidents ending up in the wrong destination and one beloved family dog dying as the result of a flight attendant insisting his carrier be put in the overhead compartment.

 

“As a leader in consumer air transportation, United Airlines has a profound obligation to protect the families who choose to fly with them. As a leader in pet adoption and experts in animal welfare, Adopt-a-Pet.com is ready to extend its hand and help ensure companion animal family members are protected as well,” said David Meyer, CEO and Co-Founder of Adopt-a-Pet.com. “Our team is standing by, ready to work with United Airlines – and any airline that wants to keep its four-legged travelers safe – to make their service the most sound, pet-friendly way to travel.”

 

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, since 2014 United Airlines has had more consumer complaints regarding the death of animals during air transportation than any other airline. That, Meyer says, should be cause for concern by travelers and a wake up call for the airline that the time to act is now.

 

Any airline flying companion animals is encouraged to contact Adopt-a-Pet.com for guidance on employing safer travel practices for pets.

 

About Adopt-a-Pet.com
Adopt-a-Pet.com is North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption website, helping over 18,000 animal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs, pet rescue groups, and pet adoption agencies advertise their purebred and mixed breed pets for free to millions of adopters each month. Sponsored by companies including the Petco Foundation, Petco, and Bayer Animal Health LLC, Adopt-a-Pet.com helps homeless dogs, cats, and even rabbits and other animals go from alone to adopted.

 

 

Some of us relish in this holiday and love having an extra reason to dote on your significant other, but what if you don’t have a significant other or would rather just not spend weeks stressing over the right way to do Valentine’s Day? A few years ago we invented Galentine’s Day as a way to celebrate with you girlfriends when you are partnerless, but how about Pawlentine’s Day?

Pet’s are the most loyal and loving little fur balls in our lives and when we really think about it, they make much better Valentine’s Day dates than any human out there. Check out all the awesome benefits of asking your pet to be your Valentine.

 

1. Your dog will never be late for your date, won’t have high expectations about how the night should go and won’t be distracted by a cell phone or social media! All your pet truly wants is to be near you.
2. You don’t have to share your dessert with a pet (and probably shouldn’t). Let’s face it, dessert (especially chocolate) really is the best part about Valentine’s Day and if we’re really honest with ourselves, we don’t want to share our goodies. Giving your pets dessert would literally make them sick, so you don’t have to feel guilty about hoarding all the sweets. Sit back and enjoy that box of See’s, but maybe throw Fido an extra piece of cheese so he doesn’t feel left out.
3. You don’t really need to buy you pet anything for Valentine’s Day. Your little fur ball will be perfectly content with some snuggles and an extra walk or some catnip. It works out well if you’re on a budget.
4. If words aren’t really your strong suit you don’t have to worry about saying “I love you” in a fancy way. Just give your cat a long slow blink and she will know exactly what you mean.
5. Your dog, cat, bunny — or whatever other critter lives in your household — will be happy to spend the night in, watching a movie and snuggling. A big bonus to that is, you won’t have to argue over what movie to watch.