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DNA Testing For Pets

DNA Testing For Pets
By Dr. Mitsie Vargas For thousands of years, humans have selectively bred a variety of domesticated animals, creating many different breeds and unique types. While these historic farmers and breeders were focused on producing the highest quality of wool from sheep or the muscular build of a Rottweiler, they were unaware of other, more destructive traits that were passed on as...

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Name: Timber Gender: Female Age: 9 years Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair/grey tabby Orphaned Since: March 9, 2012 Timber is ready for her new adventure, she has been spayed, had her shots and now all she needs is you!  Visit us at the SPCA 5850 Brannen Rd S LakelandCall 863/646-7722 www.spcaflorida.org blog.spcaflorida.org   Adoption Center Hours: Mon – Thurs, 11 a.m....

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THELMA Female 10 years, 9.9 pounds Chihuahua Orphaned Since: March 23, 2012 Most people want to adopt puppies so they can train them as they wish, they have the perceived notion thinking they know what they are getting if they choose a puppy and raise them their way.  But if you adopt an older dog there is no teething on the corners of the dresser, minimal if any mistakes left for you...

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Name: Teddy Gender: Male Age: 3 years Species: Dog Breed: Boxer/Retriever,Labrador mix Orphaned Since: February 8, 2012 Teddy has a cropped tail and his coat is red/brown not much more can identify him as a boxer except his exceptional temperament, he is a winner.   Visit us at the SPCA 5850 Brannen Rd S LakelandCall...

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Name: Helga Gender: Female Age: 3 years Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair /black & white Orphaned Since: February 17, 2012 Helga has been with us for 32 days, she is a small cat who weights just 7 pounds. Here she sits patiently waiting for her forever someone! ...

Kindness and Care Rehabilitate Abused Ca...

Puss-N-Boots arrived with chronic tail strangulation. The victim of a malicious act, Puss-N-Boots was left to suffer alone on the streets until a compassionate stranger brought the stray to the SPCA. Using some object like wire or fishing line someone strangled the tail of the one-year old orange and white Tabby to the point it actually lost circulation and deteriorated. Puss-N-Boots...

Critter Camp 2012 Registration Now Open

With summer quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about vacation spots and summer camps. The SPCA’s Critter Camp offers youth in third through eighth grade a unique opportunity at a fun-filled week of behind the scenes experiences, hands-on interaction with our homeless pets, engaging activities and humane education lessons. If your child loves animals or wants...

Pet-Proof Your House during Poison Preve...

From licking up antifreeze in the garage to nibbling on the azaleas blooming in your spring flowerbed, many common items are tempting but toxic for pets. Each month the SPCA McClurg Animal Medical Center treats pets for poison; most cases involve antifreeze and rat and roach poison ingestion. Since March is Poison Prevention month, the SPCA has some easy ways to avoid the stress of a...

Unusual Surgeries at McClurg Animal Medi...

While “my dog ate my homework” is a trite excuse, it’s not too far-fetched given some recent cases at our SPCA McClurg Animal Medical Center. Exploratory surgery to remove foreign objects was a popular treatment at the end of 2011. Our skilled veterinarians extracted a baby’s pacifier from a black and white Lab mix, a hair tie from a 15-month old Siamese cat and a popcorn...

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Sweet and Innocent Are the Young! 3/5/12 Name: Cole Gender: Male Age: 2 months Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair /brown tabby Orphaned Since: January 10, 2012 He was raised in a foster home, his manners are intact, and he is litter trained. Cole is the last of his litter and the smallest too!  There is something soothing about holding a kitten close to you, so precious and soft...

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Name: Gladys Gender: Female Age: 1year Species: Dog Breed: Chihuahua/tan & white/ 12 pounds Orphaned Since: February 22, 2012 She resembles a young fawn, sweet, quiet and she loves you to hold her close. Definitely a lap dog!  Reach in and pet her, she will roll over on her back and enjoy the moment.  Her name should have been Fawn because she is beautiful, tan and white, quiet...

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    Name: Helga   Gender: Female   Age: 3 years   Species: Cat   Breed: Domestic shorthair – white/black   Orphaned Since: February 17, 2012   She was adopted and returned the same day because her new owner discovered she has allergies!  Helga is devastated and wishes for another chance!  Located at PetCo in North Lakeland please visit her...

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Name: Yetti Gender: Male Age: 10 years Species: Dog Breed:  American Eskimo, white Orphaned Since: February 17, 2012 You can’t tell he is 10!  He lost his family and somehow ended up here, his heart is broken and he wants to go home.  Yetti was found on Cleveland Heights and Edgewood on Feburary 17th, if you may know his owners please contact them.  We have waited the allowed...

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I will wrap my paws around your neck for a head bump! Name: Farmer Gender: Male Age: 5 months Species: Cat Breed: Domestic shorthair – white/grey/tabby Orphaned Since: January 23, 2012 Farmer loves cats, dogs and children; he will head bump you while he holds on to your neck with his paws.  Sweet, loving and quite the gentleman! Visit us at the SPCA 5850 Brannen Rd S LakelandCall...

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I'm waiting for you! Name: Baby Gender: Female Age: 2 years Species: Dog Breed:  Labrador retriever mix – black Orphaned Since: January 25, 2012 Baby is still here, her heart is broken and she does not understand what is taking you so long to find her!  All animals need to feel loved especially Baby. Visit us at the SPCA 5850 Brannen Rd S LakelandCall...

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I'm your typical grumpy/happy Calico! Emme  DSH / female / 8 months old / Calico  Stroll past a few cat cages at the shelter, and you’ll notice that some cats meow for special attention, while others simply lie back and gaze at you with an air of superiority. There are as many different personalities of cats as there are cats in the shelter. Which disposition is best for...

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    Love me for who i am! Johnny came to us from a Georgia shelter, we take in dogs from places that are over crowded and find them new homes when we have the available space.   Who could believe no one claimed Johnny, just look at him!    He would prefer adult owners; the little ones make him nervous.  He does like to dress up when it gets cold and of course on...

Despite “Ruff” Start and Severe Skin Inf...

Fire engine red and furless due a severe case of Demodex, a non-contagious type of mange, Lil Ruffy was in pitiful shape when he arrived as a stray from Bartow in October of 2011. Beyond the persistent, painfully itchy Demodex, the five-month old Chihuahua also had a secondary bacterial infection, superficial staff infection, oozing open wounds, worms, as well as ear and upper...

Volunteer Program Improvements Focus on ...

Volunteers are an indispensable asset to the SPCA. We would not be able to accomplish all we do on campus or in the community without these dedicated individuals. As such, we are improving our volunteer program to focus more on training, especially in the areas of proper animal handling, customer service, SPCA program knowledge and offsite merchandise sales, a key revenue source for the...

Walk for the Animals…they’re counting on...

The SPCA is gearing up for its 20th Anniversary Walk for the Animals event. This dog-friendly fund raiser and community event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21 from 7 a.m. to noon at Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland. This event is tons of fun for the whole family and includes: 5K Run, Walkathon, contests with fantastic prizes, kid-friendly activities, demonstrations, exhibitors,...

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