Page 22 - Boca Club News - May '22

Page 22, Boca Club News

The Environmental Enthusiast from page 20 After Thanksgiving, I drove two+ hours to the Fort Drum had the audacity to leave the house for any length of time.
service plaza, half way for the surrender of the tiny terror. After settling in, we visited our vets Drs. Scott and Kristy
Evie’s belongings included a king-size blanket, clothes and Lund for her check-up, vax update and to schedule her spay.
sweaters (chis don’t regulate their body temp well), a huge She needed to gain weight prior to surgery.
bag of holistic food, treats, toys, CBD, shampoo, along with When we walked, I handed Bob her leash. The nipping
a dossier of her history and care. eventually subsided, but barking continued for a ten-minute
Surrenders are never easy, for the owner or rescuer and, minimum when he entered the room. Bob doled out healthy
especially, not for the pet. On the ride home, Evie averted treats after she came when called or was asked to sit. No
contact with her new captor. I assured her that everything would pay without work.
be all right. She sighed, burying herself in her giant blanket. Weeks later, she was spayed. Drowsy from anesthesia,
Four hours later, we arrived. My spouse, Bob, helped she nipped the male vet tech. Afraid to leave her alone, we
introduce our pack to Evie on neutral ground. Evie made it brought her everywhere (in a bag or carried). Ready for
clear that Bob should stay away! He was relegated to the adoption, I put the word out that a three-year-old, seven-
guest room. After my hot shower, Evie and I hit the hay. Chis pound diva was on the prowl for a nice lady to look after.
like to sleep under covers. I worried she would suffocate or We went on meet and greets. None fit.
Bob with his new “other woman.” Note: He is a 4th degree I would crush her. We survived. I returned from a half-day photography job. Evie
black belt and not into “purse pups.” Photos by Tina K. VaLant To be adoptable, Evie needed to learn to trust men. Bob was nestled upon Bob’s chest in the man cave. I thought
prepared and served her meals, which she looked forward something tragic had occurred. He said, “About an hour
Evie howled for hours in her absence. Neighbors rightfully to. Still, he was the recipient of incessant barking along with ago a switch flipped and she decided she liked me.” She
lodged complaints. Her daughter loved Evie and often took hit-and-run nipping. An operatic howl-fest ensued when I has since adopted him. My advice: never say never!
care of her. She asked if she could take her and relocate to
Florida. They agreed; eviction had been mentioned due to
socialization and house training. They moved in with her You and Your Pet: Fun at the
complaints. The daughter planned to work with Evie on
dad in Tampa, temporarily.
because she hid “chocolate eggs” all over the house. She Beach with Fido (or, How to Win

Evie must have thought she was part Easter bunny,
piddled on beds and shoes. She stole things that did not
She could not be left home alone. They took her to the vet a Trip to the Emergency Room)
belong to her, then guarded them diligently, baring her teeth.
to have her checked for anxiety or health issues. They tried
CBD. They called in a trainer/behaviorist. This six-pound By Dr. Margaret Johnson, DVM, Calusa Veterinary increased sun exposure. Dogs and cats are also susceptible
terrorist had worn out her welcome. The dad’s girlfriend Center, 6900 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33487 to skin cancer, especially the white or lighter ones. (2)
said, “I know someone in dog rescue.” (561) 999-3000. www.CVCBoca.com Dogs regulate their body temperature through panting.
Everyone loves a trip to the beach and beach season All those smooshed face dogs (frenchies, pugs, English
A Free Opportunity is upon us. It is a fun activity for the family—what’s not bulldogs, etc.) and some elderly dogs with laryngeal
paralysis, have difficulty effectively panting or with heat
to love? Together time, sun, fresh air, beautiful ocean,
For Animal Lovers ... exercise. But please be aware, there are some aspects of exchange. These dogs are very susceptible to heat stroke/
heat exhaustion. (3) Just like us, any dog with enough
the beach that may be dangerous for family pets.
1. Salt water. Most dogs will manage to drink some exercise and heat can experience heat exhaustion or
Now Feed 6 Shelter Dogs and Cats water; children and adults also. A little bit of water–no stroke. Please provide shade and fresh water.
Every Day at No Cost to You ... problem, maybe just feel a little bit queasy. A moderate 4. Free running dogs. Please keep all dogs on leashes
in Less Than a Minute ... with just “Click” amount of salt water ingestion can lead to vomiting and and be aware of your surroundings (other dogs running
diarrhea, which may last several days and can result in free). There is an acronym in veterinary medicine called
Want to feel really good about dehydration. Ingesting a large volume can potentially “big dog-little dog” (bdld). All it takes is one well-placed
yourself? If, like most of us, those TV cause hypernatremia (elevated sodium). If the sodium shake by a big dog to cause extreme damage or death to
announcements bring tears to your eyes level becomes too high, it can result in altered mentation, a small dog.
with photos of sad shelter dogs and cats in brain swelling and seizures, potentially death. 5. Wildlife. Seals, sea lions, crabs, jelly fish, sharks
small cages, hoping somehow to be brought into loving 2. Sand ingestion. Invariably, dogs will investigate and turtles can all potentially injure dogs. Surely, neither
homes – when you wish over and over again that you (with their mouths) their environment. A small amount of would enjoy a close encounter.
could somehow bring joy into their lives, here is an act sand? Again, not a problem–too much and this can lead to 6. Fungi and the like. Blue-green algae can cause
of loving kindness that will cost you absolutely nothing a functional gastrointestinal obstruction (blockage of the significant disease—not necessarily at the beach but
... and take less than a minute a day. gut), and 1-3 days in the hospital with fluids and enemas with stagnant water—pythiosis, which can cause
Visit the website: www.theanimalrescuesite.com and to try to remove the sand. gastrointestinal signs: fever, enlarged lymph nodes, skin
click on the words “Click here to feed a dog or cat.” A 3. Temperature. This is a three-parter: (1) dogs do/can disease.
“button” will appear on your screen, and all you have to get sunburned, and those such as collies or Nordic breeds So, while the beach brings much joy, please watch
do is click on it once. Each time a person clicks on that (huskies and the like) have syndromes that worsen with your pets as you would watch your children.
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