Pet Pages May 2014

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On Sunday, May 18th, The Friends of Holliston Police K-9 Unit will conduct their 3rd Annual Pet Fair and Walk. A fun family occasion that is very well attended by all pet fans.

The event has many vendors displaying the best pet related products and services, along with a local DJ for entertainment.

There will be photos available, several police dogs and civilian dog demos.

All registered walkers will receive gift bags containing raffle tickets and food samples from various companies.

This year we hope to raise enough money to build an out-

door kennel at the police station for Cesh.

This outdoor kennel will allow Cesh some out door time and eliminate the need for him to always be contained in the specially equipped climate con-trolled police cruiser when at the station.

Any funds that exceed the construction of the kennel will be used toward our goal of supplying our hero dog, Cesh much needed health insurance to make sure he has the coverage he needs in an emergency.

The Friends of Holliston Police K-9 Unit is a non-profit organization that raises and donates money

to the Holliston Police K-9 Unit. 100% of proceeds go to the K-9 Unit.

For more information on how to become a vendor or to register to walk, please check out the website www.K9cesh.com and reach us through the contact us page.

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Holliston’s K-9 Program Made Possible Through MA Vest-A-Dog

& Community EffortsOne or two low cost spay/neuter clinics for cats at the shelter each month. The cost is $85/female and $75/male and includes a rabies vaccination. Additional vaccinations and flea/tick treat-ments are available at a small additional cost. The cats must

come to the clinic in a hard-sided cat carrier. They spend the whole day at the shelter and are ready to go home in the late afternoon or early evening. To book an appointment call 508-359-8989 or email us at Jackie@medfield shelter.com

Medfield Animal Shelter To Host Spay/Neuter Clinic May 6th

Want to join our team? If you love animals, have a flexible schedule and are interested in learning more about our open positions, call or email us today!

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Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog (MAVAD), through the efforts of tireless volunteers and generous donors awarded a $5000 grant to help implement a K-9 program in Holliston - one of six grants in their inaugural round of grants in January 2012. Through the generosity of Holliston residents, businesses and organizations, an additional $15,000 was raised, allowing a K-9 team to begin training in the fall of 2012. In February 2013, Officer Matt Stone and K-9 Cesh began to patrol Holliston. K-9 Cesh, a Dutch Shepherd/ Belgian Malinois dog is certified in Patrol Duty, for obedience, article search, evidence recovery, area search, tracking/trailing, building search, handler pro- tection, and criminal apprehen-sion. Most recently, this duo was on patrol in Ashland for the Boston Marathon!

Holliston Police Chief John J.

Moore stated in his MA Vest-a-Dog grant application, “The Holliston Police Department de-termined over the past several years 150+ situations in which the Department could have used the assistance of a K9. There is an increase in need for K9 services, dependence on mutual aid. A canine’s presence is deterrence for crime within a community as well as increased safety for officers, as suspects are much less likely to fight an officer when a K-9 is present. K-9s can help recover valuable evidence in their article searches. Building searches are more effective, through, and safer with a dog.”

MAVAD was founded in 2000, with a simple goal of providing bullet/stab/blunt trauma-protect-ive vests for Massachusetts police dogs, and has provided over 380 K-9 vests across Massachusetts. Along the way, supporters often asked, “what

else can we do?” K9 handlers across the state have noted the fragility of K9 budgets, and lack of funding for K9 equipment, specialized training, and the ultimate ‘big ticket item’ - the purchase of a dog, which can run up to $10,000.

In 2011, MAVAD expanded their mission to “Support Mass-achusetts Police Dogs” helping provide bulletproof vests, essential equipment, training, and dogs to law enforcement agencies across Massachusetts.

Please help fund the continuation of the Holliston K-9 program, by supporting the efforts of the “Friends of the Holliston Police K-9;” participate in the Holliston Pet Fair and Paws Walk on Sunday, May 18th!

Learn more: www.mavestadog Facebook: MAVESTADOG www.K9Cesh.com

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Officer Matt Stone poses with K9 Cesh.

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Our mission is to keep pets and their families together through times of economic difficulties.

We temporarily provide low/no cost food and supplies to pet owners in need, and encourage them to volunteer their time or skills to the pantry in order to help other owners in need.

Our goals are to help keep pet owners from having to surrender their pets to shelters (or worse), to enable them to adequately provide for their pets, and to be able to feel good about themselves while helping others in need of our services.

We are a group made up of volunteers that raise

funds, secure and retrieve food and supply donations,

and help the pet owners to continue to properly care for their pets.

We can’t help the community without the community’s help. We rely 100% on food and

monetary donations to keep us running.

We need sponsors to commit to monthly pledges so we’ll have

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We’re also hoping for some local business owners to

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Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, May 3rd and 17th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: How Does Your Garden Grow/ Hiding in Plain Sight. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session

Warblers and More at Swan Point Cemetery: Sunday, May 4th, from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. No “confusing fall warblers” here. The birds we will see at one of Rhode Island’s oldest and most fantastic birding spots will be in their vivid breeding plumage! During spring migration, the Swan Point Cemetery in Providence is one

of the best places to see species such as Wilson’s warbler, blackburnian warbler, Cape May warbler, blue-winged warbler, bay-breasted warbler, northern parula, and many others. Carpool from Stony Brook at 7:00am or meet us at the cemetery at 8:00am (call for directions). Fee: $30m/$36nm per person

Bird Banding Demonstra-tion: Saturday, May 10th, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Join veteran bird banders, Strickland Wheelock and Beth and Paul Milke as they net, measure, weigh, band and release songbirds. Get a close up, spectacular view of these beautiful and delicate creatures. Learn how birds are mist-netted and what information scientists collect and learn from these long-distance travelers which may help them survive in our ever-changing world. This program is designed for adults and families with children ages 6 and up.

Directions to the banding site at West Hill Park will be sent upon registration. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $10m/$12nm per person

Science Naturally: Saturday, May 31st, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Nature and Science go together like green eggs and ham! Join us as we relate scientific concepts to the natural world. Learn how water striders walk on water. Explore the power of slime, and make your own thermometer. Ages 5-10. Fee: $8m / $10nm per person

Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at 508-528-3140.

Register by phone, email (stony [email protected]), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.

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Spring into spring with Stony Brook

Southborough resident and well-known murder mystery author Steve Ulfelder will be signing copies of his latest book, Wolverine Bros. Freight & Storage at the Greyhound Friends Spring Open House event from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th. Steve adopted his greyhound Bonnie from Greyhound Friends and greyhounds are mentioned in his latest book.The Open House event will be held at the Greyhound Friends Kennel, 167 Saddle Hill Road in Hopkinton, on May 18th and

19th from noon to 4 p.m. Come meet graceful greyhounds and other breeds waiting to be adopted into loving homes and partake in raffles, a silent auction, and enjoy the “Not Quite Westminster” dog show.Greyhound Friends Inc. is a small non-profit organization dedicated to saving racetrack greyhounds and placing them in responsible loving homes. Please call 508-435-5969, email [email protected] or visit www.greyhound.org for information on the event.

Steve and his greyhound

Bonnie.PHOTO BY

JOHN MOTTERN

Greyhound Friends Spring Open House, May 18 & 19

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MasterPeace Dog Training

All workshops will take place at MasterPeace Dog Training, Franklin, and will be presented by Jane Young, ACDBC. Cost for each workshop: $25 pp or $35 per family. These are people-only workshops - no dogs, please. Pre-registration required! Refunds, minus $5 until 1 week before; no refunds after that date.

May 10th, 1-3 PM“How to Get a

Puppy Without Losing your Mind”

Topics: which breed to get, where to get a pup, crate training,

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“a Dog you Can Live With” Monthly Speaker Series!

The Big Biscuit is a specialty pet bakery and supply store featuring our own store baked treats and a deli counter with all natural meaty chews and treats!

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We are dog lovers, not dog experts so take our word for what it is, advice from a friend - not a vet, animal behaviorist, therapist or zen master!

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The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is seeking donations for their annual Yard Sale to be held Saturday, June 7th (rain date June 8th) at the Medway Shopping Center parking lot, Route 109, Medway, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit home-less cats and kittens cared for by the Purr-fect Cat Shel-ter.

Volunteers will be on hand Saturday, May 3, and May 17 at Rt. 109 Self-Storage, 1575 Main St. (Rt. 109) on the Millis-Medway line between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to accept gently used items for the Yard Sale. We regret no additional items will be accepted the day of the sale.

Items greatly appreciated

include: Furniture (in good

condition), books, CD’s/tapes, jewelry, toys and games, house-hold items, dishes, glassware, and pet related items.

Items we are unable to accept include: Luggage, electronics (computers, printers, TV’s), clothing, bedding, sporting equipment, small/large exercise equipment, air conditioners, microwaves, large appliances and hazardous materials such as paint and fertilizer. Other items accepted or not accepted will be left to the discretion of the Yard Sale Coordinator.

For more information call the shelter message center at 508-533-5855. The

Purr-fect Cat Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization caring for homeless cats and kittens in Millis, Medway, Franklin, Bellingham, Walpole, Norfolk and surrounding communities.

Donations Needed For The Purr-Fect Cat Shelter Yard Sale

To Be Held June 7th

Massachusetts Reptile Expo May 18, 2014 from 10am - 4pm

The New England Herpetologi-cal Society presents the Massa-chusetts Reptile Expo. May 18, 2014 10am - 4pm at the Shaw’s Center, 1 Feinberg Way, Brock-ton, MA 0230. (GPS Address - 700 Belmont St Brockton MA)

Admission: 8 yrs & up: $5, un-der 8 is free, approx 1 mile off

of Route 24 at exit 17A)

Free Parking. Mass Transit Ac-cessible! (Bus Route 3 from the Brockton Train Station)

Reptiles, Amphibians, Supplies & more - For Sale and On Exhibit and Educational exhibits and rescue organizations too!

Proceeds to benefit The NE Herpetological Society, a

Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3).

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By Jesse Lane Veterinary Student at TuftsNearly every pet owner has had the same feeling: you’re petting your beloved family member and suddenly you feel a very small bump where there usually isn’t. You frantically backtrack and start parting fur and squinting to find your seasonal nemesis: the tick. Even once you locate the bloated, writhing enemy, now what? What was it again? Should you use alcohol or soap and water? Or can you just pluck the little monster off? Once you’ve picked your weapon of choice, you have to keep your beloved family member still while you perform the extraction and then begins the worrisome search for all his friends that may have tagged along, including on yourself.

First: some quick tips for removing ticks from your pets and your family! The idea that you have to remove the head of the tick is actually just a myth! A simple pair of tweezers and a firm grip is all that you need to remove a tick. Even if the head is left intact, a tick will not survive once its been decapitated and will not continue to infect your pet or yourself. There is no need to dose your pet in alcohol or soap and water to get a tick to “back out”. Did you find one of these terrible arachnids on yourself or your clothes? Duct tape can be used to remove any obvious offenders but putting your clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes will actually dry out and kill any remaining ticks!

It seems the snow has barely melted and tick season is already back with a vengeance. Tick prevention products are now more available than ever, but which one is best for your family? And why do you need to prevent ticks to begin with?

Tick borne diseases are becoming some of the most common diseases encountered by New England veterinarians. In Massachusetts, there are several species of ticks that pet owners should be aware of:

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis): This is the most common tick encountered in New England. It is capable of transmitting Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever but does not transmit other diseases such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis.

Blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis): The much hated “deer tick”! These ticks have a notorious

bright red body and are capable of transmitting anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Lyme disease. Contrary to its common name, the deer tick population is maintained by wild rodents and other small mammals.

Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus snaguineus): This tick is most commonly found in Southwestern US but has been finding its way into

our backyards. Recently, this tick has been found to transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted fever.

Lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum): This tick has a characteristic white spot on its back and although its main habitat is the Midwest and Southern US, it has been found in the Northeast. This tick is capable of transmitting ehrlichiosis.

Being able to identify each of these ticks has its benefits for pet owners but depending on the developmental stage a tick is in, they can often look very similar to one another making identification difficult. In addition to this, the various tick borne diseases often have very similar symptoms, adding to confusion. In my opinion, the most important thing for pet owners is being able to recognize the signs of tick borne diseases. These signs most often occur during the acute stage of infection, typically 1-4 weeks after a tick carrying the disease has bitten and infected your pet.

The classic signs of a tick borne disease include: fever, loss of appetite, lameness, lethargy, and sensitivity to touch. You may just notice your pet laying down more, not eating as much, or moving more slowly than usual.

Unfortunately, not all pets present the same way. Other signs that your pet may have a tick borne disease include: neck or back pain, swelling of the extremities, diarrhea, incontinence, vomiting, and even neurological signs such as seizures or muscle tremors. Some pets may just not seem like themselves which can make

it very difficult for owners to decide to bring their pet in to the veterinarian. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, especially

if you’ve been pulling ticks off of them, the best thing if to bring them to your veterinarian. Treating for tick borne diseases during this acute phase often involves just an oral medication and medications for pain management but some animals may require more intensive care if they have more severe symptoms. Tick borne diseases are most successfully treated in the early stages so its

better to call and speak to your veterinarian early if you think your pet may have a tick borne disease.

Ok, so ticks are bad. How can you protect your pets? Tick prevention products are confusing! And not only that, they’re EXPENSIVE. So which one is best? Currently, there are several products on the market

that boast various protection from ticks and fleas.

One of the most imp o r t a n t

things to

consider with any of these products is: is it safe for my pet(s)? I’m sure I’m not the only pet owner guilty of buying the 50lb dog preventative for my two 25lb dogs. Why can’t you just split the dose between them? This stuff is expensive! I certainly don’t blame owners for looking for ways to stretch that 40 dollar box of preventative but splitting doses often doesn’t work well and can be dangerous to

your pets. Splitting doses is often an exercise in eyeballing and trying not to spill the stuff all over the place but this may mean that one of your dogs is getting 60 lbs worth of preventative while your other dog is only getting 10 lbs. Not only is one of your dogs not protected fully but your other dog may show signs of toxicity and irritation from the higher dose such as skin irritation, redness, swelling, and hair loss or even more severe symptoms.

Some owners will also split the dose between not just dogs but also between their dog and cat. This, however, can be extremely dangerous! Cats are very sensitive to several compounds that can be found in various flea and tick products. Certain products, such as K9 Advantix, contain pyrethroid insecticides such as

permethrin. Pyrethroid insecticides such as permethrin are highly toxic to cats and products containing permethrin should never be used directly on cats. Signs of toxicity include whole body tremors that resemble seizures, depression, lethargy, drooling, and stumbling and loss of coordination. The muscle tremors caused by permethrin also cause a cat’s body temperature to become dangerously high. If not treated

The Trials and Tribulations of Tick Season: Tips on Protecting Your Family and Your Sanity

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Rehabilitation is a growing field in veterinary medicine. Veterinarians who offer this service have had special training beyond traditional veterinary school.

Physical therapy for animals involves evaluating patients with impairments, functional limitations and disabilities and making a therapeutic plan to improve their mobility.

The goals of veterinary physical rehabilitation are to treat injuries, alleviate pain, and to improve mobility and function.

Rehabilitation therapy can be useful in many situations but is especially beneficial for postoperative orthopedic and neurologic surgeries (spinal cord disease) as well as for arthritis and obesity management. Other dogs without ailments may benefit from recreational swimming by burning off excess energy, expending calories and staying conditioned.

A typical therapeutic rehabilitation program will likely include an evaluation, massage, stretching, targeted exercises followed by some type of water therapy.

Repeat therapy sessions may occur once to twice weekly or as needed for a successful outcome.

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quickly, permethrin toxicity in cats is fatal so if you see any of these signs in your cat, you must see your veterinarian or emergency veterinarian right away.

What if you have cats and dogs and use a pyrethrin/permethrin containing product such as K9 Advantix only on your dogs? Is it still safe for your cats? The answer to this really depends on the relationship between your dog and cat. Does your cat love to groom your dog and snuggle up to them in such an adorable way that you just have to take their picture and show everyone you know? Do they fight every day to see who can claim that one favorite bed? If this is the case, then you can still use products with pyrethrin/permethrin but caution must be taken! You should apply the product to your dog and allow at least 1-2 hours for the product to dry before letting your dog

snuggle with your cat or use that favorite bed. You can always wash any bedding or blankets that your dog contacted before letting your cat use them as well to prevent any product from rubbing off onto the cat. Does your dog run away at the sight of your cat? Or does your cat spend all day reenacting Mission Impossible to avoid your dog? If this is the case, using products with pyrethrin/permethrin on your dog is safer but caution should still be taken when it comes to beds and blankets that may be shared.

Are you tired of dealing with topical products all together? Recently, two new collars have hit the market that may be the solution. Bayer’s Seresto Collar© is safe for both dogs and cats, is waterproof, prevents and kills ticks and fleas and claims to last for an impressive 8 months. Bayer claims that you don’t even

have to worry if your dog or cat chews and eats the collar. You’ll have to buy another collar but no toxic effects have so far been observed. Virbac also recently released their Preventic Collar© which only kills ticks, not fleas, and is waterproof. This collar does, however, contain amitraz, which is toxic to cats as well and therefore this collar should not be used on cats.

Even if you’re using a tick preventative on your animals, always check them when they come back inside for ticks. No product is ever 100% effective.

Each of the many products out there has its advantages and disadvantages and each animal may react to a product differently.

Always speak with your veterinarian first before trying a new product to see if that product will be a good match for your pet and your lifestyle.

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Listings courtesy of NewEnglandDogTravel.com

Could you leave this guy at home? We sure couldn’t! Luckily, we didn’t have to! And the good news is, you don’t have to leave your best friend behind either! Welcome to New England Dog Travel - your source for great places to go and cool things to do with your canine buddy all over New England.

Whether you live in New England or are just planning to visit, we have the information you need to plan everything from a short adventure to an extended dog-friendly trip - beaches, events, places to stay, campgrounds, destinations, and more!

The six New England states - Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-setts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont - are becoming more dog-friendly all the time. Our furry children are welcome at more inns, hotels, beaches - and even restaurants - than ever before.

We’re here to tell you where to go, what to do, where to stay, and when and how to do it. And we need your help! As we grow, we want to hear from you -

• What adventures do you take with your dog?

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Some upcoming Events:

May 4, 2014

Save a Dog hosts it’s annual Paws in the Park event from 10am-3pm at Longfellow’s Wayside Inn in Sudbury.

May 18, 2014

The annual Paws 4 a Cure walk will be held at the lovely Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield at 1pm.

June 6, 2014

Baypath Humane Society’s 1st Annual Fore Paws Golf

Tournament. baypathhumane.org/fore-paws/

June 8, 2014

The annual Whisker Walk is taking place at the Lancaster Fairgrounds in Lancaster.

June 21, 2014

14th Annual “Strutt Your Mutt” Dog Walkathon sponsored by the North Attleboro Animal Shelter and the Friends of the North Attleboro Animal Shelter. Attendance is free and animals are welcome from 10am-3pm. Grounds of the North Attleboro High School, Wilson Whitty Way, North Attleboro.

June 28, 2014

Hockomock Kennel Club Dog Show (All Breed) at the Grounds of the Wrentham Developmental Center, 131 Emerald Street, Wrentham, rain or shine. Saturday 8am - 4 pm.

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Margie asks what can I do when my dog, Cassie, reacts to loud noises (cars, trucks, etc.) whenever we walk on

a leash?

Hi Margie,

Thanks for your question. It appears that your dog may be somewhat fearful and reacts to distractions during your walks. Proper t raining will help build her confidence and give her more security during your walks. This takes a little time so if possible try to keep distractions to a minimum at first. More can be introduced slowly as she becomes more confident. Over time as she grows and learns you can increase the length and duration of distractions.

When walks are going well, be sure to always praise your dog. Have her sit for you (for a short period of time at first), praised, then walked. As you move toward a distraction, see how she reacts. Praise if she does not react and ignore her and the situation if she does

react. After a short time bring her back home or at least away from the distraction. Then over time you can increase the amount of time near a distraction and/or the number of distractions as she gains confidence. Continue to praise her when she is not reacting. When she reacts you may walk away from the commotion and try again later.

Now, with that being said, I understand that we can’t always control the distractions we encounter on our walks or

when we are out and about (i.e. several dogs behind an electric fence, motorcycle roaring by, etc.) so just be patient and know that your dog will need time to adjust. If she does well with the first distraction, that is a great sign and you can move forward. Ask her to sit and praise her good behavior. You can end the session. If she reacts, try to

get her attention on you (and away from the distraction) and ignore the reactive behavior. Don’t get to her level by yelling or dragging her with the leash. Wait till she calms down then continue the walk but end the session. Anything more may be too much for her in the beginning of her development. So, be patient, she will get there.

Also, think about what your mental state is when she begins barking or reacting. Were you calm? Did you simply ignore

her behavior? Did you get her attention on you again by being upbeat and motivating? Or, did you tense up and become agitated? If you did, this perpetuates the situation. When it happens again, a simple, straightforward “no”, pay no attention to the distraction or to her, and take her AWAY from the distraction...simply walk in the opposite direction, praise her as she heels nicely by your side and then try again or end the walk or training for the time being.

The most important thing is for you to remain calm. What we don’t want is a snowball effect of her loosing it, you yelling and correcting, her getting more frustrated and fearful and you getting hurt. The more calm you remain, the more your dog will follow your lead. As soon as she calms down, walks nicely with you, give her lots of praise.

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Fish & FeathersResearch indicates that there are around 400 different types of parrots. Although the larger macaws and Amazon species may get the most fanfare because of their proclivity for human speech, there are several smaller species, including love-birds, cockatoos and budgies, that are equally interesting.

Parrots are one of the more popular birds that people keep as pets. Parrots can be eye-catching companions with dynamic personalities, and these wild animals are naturally curious, intellectual and playful. They can bond easily with people, but the same intriguing traits that make them attractive to some also can make them challenging pets. Before prospective pet owners bring home their first parrots, it’s best to get a grasp of what it’s like to own parrots.

Unlike some other caged companions, parrots as a whole are intelligent social animals that will demand mental stimula-tion. Parrots thrive when given lots of at-tention, and a properly cared for parrot can live up to 80 years or more. As a result, it’s imperative that prospective par-rot owners recognize that owning a par-rot is a life-long commitment. Ensuring the health of the bird and a good relationship between pet and pet owner takes work and dedication.

Getting a parrot is not a decision to be made on a whim. Here are some points to consider before bringing a parrot into a home.

SpaceParrots need a large amount of room in order to play and feel content. The cage will need to allow the comfort of moving

around and also room for play. A parrot that does not have adequate cage room could develop nervous behaviors, like feather plucking or destructive measures, that can be detrimental to its health. Err on the side of caution when choosing a cage and go larger than what you may think you need.

EntertainmentA parrot will not be content to sit in an empty room all day. Parrots are inherently social birds, and in the wild they tend to congregate. In a captivity setting, you will serve as the bird’s main form of entertainment and interaction. It is important for you to help parrots to so-cialize with you early on. This helps mold a well-adjusted pet and can reduce the likelihood that the parrot will engage in destructive behavior resulting from bore-dom. A parrot is susceptible to feelings of depression and anger. Socialization helps to quell these feelings.

Expect to give your parrot several hours of interaction time, both inside and out-side of the cage. This will help acclimate him to socializing with humans.

Other housematesUnderstand that parrots can be large, in-timidating birds. They are territorial and dominating. Parrots may not get along well with other animals in the house. Con-versely, other pets, such as dogs and cats,

may not take well to parrots and aim to make them a play thing or a meal. These are considerations to make before bring-ing a parrot into a home.

Although parrots can be social animals, they also can be dangerous. A parrot’s beak can easily break twigs and even

snap fingers of small children. It may

be unadvisable to have a parrot in a home with young children.

CleanlinessParrots are messy birds, and they will spill seed, throw food and cast feathers around the cage and elsewhere. During times of sexual maturity or arousal, a parrot also may mark its territory with feces.

Parrots have been known to shred paper and toys placed in their cages. An aver-sion to cleanliness makes parrots less than ideal companions for certain people, es-pecially those who want to perform as little pet maintenance as possible.

Bad habitsIn addition to vocalization, parrots can learn some not-so-pleasant behaviors.

Parrots can scream and squawk to get at-tention. Certain parrots become territorial of their cages. Parrots can mimic sounds around the house, such as smoke alarms or even yelling. These traits may not be endearing to every pet owner.

Biting

Biting is something bird owners often fear. Certain types of parrots have pow-erful beaks that can inflict painful bites. Biting is sometimes instinctual to parrots who merely want to inspect other birds or companions and may not always in-tend to be mean. Yet biting also can be a learned and aggressive way for parrots to get what they want. Parrots also can bite out of fear.

Building trust with a parrot and doling out discipline with firm biting limits and verbal commands can help break parrots of biting. Alleviating

fears and helping the bird to feel comfortable can reduce a parrot’s tendency to bite.

ExpenseLike all pets, parrots have costs associated with their care and diets. These expenses can quickly add up, so people whose finances are al-ready stretched thin may not be ready for a parrot

at this time.

Parrots have been companion animals for centuries. African Greys, macaws and cockatoos have brought happiness to homes around the world. Understanding the level of commitment required to have a parrot as a pet will ultimately separate those capable of the task from those who should look to other animals as compan-ions.

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LOCAL SHELTERS

All Paws Rescue, Accord ............................................................... allpawsrescue.org

Alliance for Animals, South Boston .......................................................afaboston.org

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass., Brockton ...........................apcsm.org

Bosler Humane, Baldwinville .....................................................................apcsm.org

Boston Animal Center & Adoption Center, Roslindale ............ cityofboston.gov/animals

Brockton Blue Dog Shelter, Brockton ............................................. bluedogshelter.com

Buddy Dog Humane Society, Sudbury ............................................. buddydoghs.com

Canine Connections, Canton .........................................................k9connections.org

Dedham Animal Rescue League, Dedham .......................arlboston.org/dedham-shelter

Dog Orphans, Douglas ...................................................................dogorphans.com

Forever Home Rescue New England, Medfield ......................... foreverhomerescue.org

Forever Paws, Fall River .................................................................. foreverpaws.com

Greyhound Friends, Hopkinton ...........................................................greyhound.org

Massachusetts Humane Society .......................................................masshumane.org

Medfield Animal Shelter, Medfield ...............................................medfieldshelter.com

MetroWest Humane Society, Inc., Ashland .......................metrowesthumanesociety.org

Milton Animal League, Milton ................................................ miltonanimalleague.org

MSPCA, Springfield, Methuen and Boston .................................................mspca.org

Neponset Valley Humane Society, Norwood ..............................neponsethumane.org

North Attleboro Dog Shelter, Norwood ..............nattleboro.com/animal-control-shelter

Save a Dog, Sudbury ......................................................................... saveadog.org

Stray Pets in Need (SPIN), Wellesley ........................................ straydogsandcats.com

Sterling Animal Shelter, Sterling ....................................................... sterlingshelter.org

Worcester Animal Rescue League, Worcester .................................... worcester-arl.org

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, Hudson ......................................................ygrr.org

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Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, Salisbury .......................................... mrfrs.org

Metrowest Humane Society, Inc., Framingham ..................metrowesthumanesociety.org

Milford Humane, Milford ..............................................................milfordhumane.org

Purrfect Cat Shelter, Medway .................................................... purrfectcatshelter.org

ANIMAL SHELTERS FOR RABBITS:

House Rabbit Network, Wellesley .................................................. rabbitnetwork.org

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Neponset Valley Humane Society

Cosmo is such a cuddly love bug. This super handsome orange boy is sweet, gentle, super affectionate and mellow. Cosmo is eager to be your new best friend and will make an outstanding companion. He loves to be in a lap. We think he will be happiest as your only pet and center of attention.

Treacle is a very friendly, confi-dent, mellow and affectionate cat. This pretty tortoise shell cat is black with lots of caramel colors throughout. Treacle loves people and enjoys being the center of attention. She likes to be petted and enjoys just hanging out with people.

Would you consider adopting an

FIV positive cat? Kyle sure hopes so. A cat testing positive for FIV used to be a death sentence. But experts have learned a great deal about FIV cats and now understand that FIV cats generally live long, healthy lives. They deserve that opportunity.

If you love big cats, then please consider adopting Big Papi!! This super size gray & white kitty is so eager to find a forever family to call his own. He is sweet and lovable but also a bit of a free spirit. He loves hanging out with people and getting attention. He is sweet as can be and will sit with his head in your lap or beside you just being your buddy. Big Papi does not demand much attention. He is lovable and

affectionate. He is a mature kitty and will be happiest in a somewhat quiet home. He gets along with some cats but not every cat.

Please call Neponset Valley Humane Society at (781) 769-1990 or email nvhumane [email protected] to arrange a meeting with any of our cats. NVHS offers a special Seniors for Seniors program. There is zero adoption fee and NVHS provides after adoption support to senior citizens in our local community willing to adopt and share their home with a senior cat. Visit neponsethumane.org to see all the cats waiting to be adopted.

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Tiger Lily Tammy Flidget Barnaby

Meet “Flidget”, a handsome or-ange tiger who immediately won the hearts of the volunteers upon arrival to the shelter. Flidget had a visit to the Veterinarian where he was brought up to date on his vaccines, had blood work and was scheduled for a dental clean-ing. He’s had his dental cleaning, with a few extractions, and he is now ready and waiting to go to his new home! Flidget has a lov-ing, gentle nature and would do well with other animals.

This is “Barnaby” a very hand-some, older kitten with stunning brown tiger markings who was trapped as a feral cat with his sibling “Arlo”. Arlo has already been adopted and now Barnaby is looking for his forever family. Barnaby took his time coming out

of his shell but now he is a very fun-loving cat who would need a feline companion to romp and play with.

“Tammy” is a new arrival to the shelter and is a gorgeous, long-haired, brown tabby. She, along with her two older kittens, were surrendered to The Purr-fect Cat Shelter due to a family member suffering severe burns and un-able to be around the cats any longer. Tammy was not spayed at the time she was surrendered so a visit to the Veterinarian for spay was first on the list before coming to the shelter. Tammy is a very sweet and gentle cat who loves attention from all the volun-teers.

“Tiger Lily” is an absolutely, ador-

able brown tabby who quickly became a favorite among the volunteers when she arrived with her mother Tammy. Tiger Lily has a loving purr-sonality, is inquisi-tive and enjoys energetic play time.

The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization. All cats and kittens are examined by a Veterinar-ian, spayed or neutered, tested for feline leukemia and FIV, vac-cinated, dewormed and micro-chipped prior to adoption

Adoption applications and other cats currently available for adoption can be found on our website www.purrfectcatshelter.org or call the message center at (508) 533-5855.

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Medfield Animal ShelterMedfield Animal Shelter is celebrating it’s 9th year in Medfield finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, other small mammals and birds.

We host adoption meetings Sunday - Friday by appoint-ment. We also host open adoption hours on Saturdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

Pets up for adoption can be viewed at www.MedfieldShel-ter.com and on Petfinder

We are located off of West Street Medfield. Complete directions can be found at www.medfieldshelter.com/contact or (508)359-8989.

Ronnie is a 1 yr. old litter boxed trained rabbit. We are working with a local family who can no longer keep their

10 house rabbits. They have all been hand raised and well loved.

Daffodil is a beautiful long hair, dilute tortie who was found as a stray in Framingham last year. A woman was feeding her and then brought her inside. She eventually found her owner, but they did not want her back because she kept running away because she was so scared of their dog. Now that her owner has moved in with her mother, Daffodil must find a new home because the resident cat will not put up with her. We think she is approximately 3 years old. She got along with her owner’s young nieces and gets along with other cats. She is spayed and up-to-date on all her vet care.

ADOPTIONS

Boxer Rescue

Meet Alvin and Ruby! Alvin is a handsome 4 year old male and Ruby, a beautiful 7 year old female. Both dogs are coming into rescue “together”. These babies had been living in a very bad situation and were pulled from their home for cruelty and neglect.

Ruby is extremely withdrawn and fearful unless Alvin is around. She was too stressed for a dog introduction, but based on our evaluation she needs to be placed with Alvin, as they seem very bonded. Even with all the stress she has, she is still a gentle girl. Alvin has been through a lot as well, but he seems to be a very happy go lucky boy and definitely has a nice bounce in

his step. He seemed very open to human contact and attention. Both Ruby and Alvin will need a home that has patience and love. One that can help them gain confidence, work with them on positive reinforcement for basic commands and help them understand what it is like to actually live in a home and be a dog. Alvin and Ruby are very bonded and we are looking to place them together.

They will need extensive work with training, love and patience. They will need a home that is in it for the “long haul.” If you are interested in fostering Alvin and Ruby, please contact us at [email protected] or please call 1-800-471-2030.

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Grab your sneakers, and your favorite four-legged or two-legged walking pal, and come join Neponset Valley Humane Society (NVHS) at Borderland State Park in beautiful North Easton, MA on Sunday, May 18th for the 20th Annual Walk for Animals. Registration begins at 9:30 AM and the Walk starts at 10:00.

NVHS is planning the most exciting walk ever to celebrate

20 years of commitment to those without a voice to speak for themselves. The walk is 2.5 miles through serene and beautiful wooded trails. The event will include contests for the canine attendees, a silent auction, a raffle table and many fun things to buy for you and your favorite furry friend!

NVHS, an all unpaid volunteer, all donation rescue organization has been saving abandoned

and abused pets and helping feral cats for 20 years. Working with a small group of dedicated volunteers, the group provides low-cost to free feline spay and neuter to needy families in local communities, trap-neuter-return services for feral cats, foster care and adoption services for aban-doned or no longer wanted pets, and a Seniors for Seniors pro-

gram which includes after adop-tion support.

Rain or shine, please come! Get a sponsor form first by sending an email to [email protected]. Collect $30 in spon-sor money and receive a free NVHS “Save A Life, Adopt” T-shirt. Visit neponsethumane.org or call (781) 769-1990 for more information.

Neponset Valley Humane So-ciety is a non-profit, no-kill, all volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization working toward no more homeless pets through a proactive spay/neuter program. NVHS rescues and provides ten-der loving care in foster homes for abandoned, abused or un-wanted companion animals.

Come Walk May 18th to Help Celebrate 20 Years of Dedication of Caring for Homeless, Abandoned and Abused Animals

Walkers pose for a picture with their furry friends.