Summer is fast approaching... warmer temperatures, thunderstorms, pools (and lakes) open for the season. Are you ready? This month's newsletter is packed with information so that you and your pet will have a happy, healthy and safe summer.
Here's an odd question: What do badgers, bumblebees and butterflies have in common? Read all about them and you'll be "in the know." And, we introduce you to an organization that is focused on keeping pets and their people together in difficult times. We are proud to say that our own Marilyn Tokach is a member of the Behavior Crew at Foster My Pets.
It's going to be a great summer!
Summer Classes Are Cool!
Foundations group training classes are available in Edina at Ruff House! These classes are ideal for dogs of any age that have not had formal training. What better way to get your "pup" ready for summer outdoor fun and neighborhood walks?
Rotating start dates! Call to schedule when you can commit to six consecutive weeks. A different topic is discussed each week.
Click to print a flyer or click for more info about Ruff House Classes.
Dog Obedience classes are going strong at Paws & Pals in Prior Lake. Puppy and Foundations classes run every week and new dogs are joining all the time. You and your dog should come join us, too!
Take your dog's training to the next level!!! Next Series of Level 1 and Level 2 classes start June 14th!
Sign up today... click here for more details or call us at 952-226-2660!
Profile: Foster My Pet
Foster My Pet is a non-profit surrender prevention organization which offers services to pet owners so that they may keep their pets despite short-term personal setbacks. Foster My Pet places the pet in a temporary foster until its owner can be reunited with it.
The mission of Foster My Pet is simple: To help families and individuals in crisis keep their pets. This is accomplished through an extensive foster care system for companion animals in danger of displacement from their homes, due to difficult economic times experienced by their owners. Read more...
Commentary... Behavior Training for ALL Volunteers
Given the seemingly recent birth of a new industry – lost dogs – in my view, it would be wonderful if every rescue and humane society, every person who lives with pets or knows someone who does, and every person in the veterinary field would be required to attend training on animal behavior - and how to keep the animals in our care safe. Read more...
Summer Pet Poisons
Courtesy of Pet Poison Helpline
Summer is finally here, and with that comes a myriad of fun outdoor activities along with home and garden projects. While summer is meant for relaxing at the lake with friends picnicking, watching fireworks, and cleaning up and readying yards and gardens for the upcoming growing season, it’s potentially fraught with toxic exposure to your pets! Summertime brings new opportunities for potential pet exposures to harmful and dangerous substances. Outside pets should be confined to a safe area or supervised at all times. Bottle, bags, and other containers should be tightly closed and locked away in the garage or basement.
During the summer months, Pet Poison Helpline is inundated with calls involving yard and garden products (including bone meal, fertilizers, and insecticides), mulch and compost pile ingestions, and exposures to outdoor plants and mushrooms.1 As with all poisonings, early recognition and decontamination (including emesis induction and activated charcoal administration) are key to a successful outcome. Here is some basic information for you to know about when dealing with these exposures.
Read more...
Plant a Pet-Safe Flower Garden
(Reposted from March 2012)
The snowy past couple of weeks aside, the time of year when many people look forward to spending free time outside is not far off. In stark contrast to most Minnesota winters, many of us enhance our surroundings with lush plants and beautiful flowers. Many of our pets enjoy being outside in the warm spring and summer months, too, so some thought must be given to their safety in the lawn and garden. Click here for great gardening ideas! (Picture Courtesy Tucson Urban Gardner on Facebook)
Badgers, Bees and Butterflies, Oh My!
What do a badger, a bumble bee and a butterfly have in common? I didn’t know either… except that I dreamt (and remembered dreaming) of all three in the past couple of weeks. Each of us transforms through multiple stages in our life. It is only through exertion that we emerge into who we will be next. So, perhaps the badger, the bumble bee and the butterfly have more in common than one might expect. Click here to read what I discovered... or below for information about each animal's symbolism.
Badger Symbolism
Bumble Bee Symbolism
Butterfly Symbolism
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In this issue:
Training Classes - Edina/Prior Lake Introducing Foster My Pet Commentary: Training Volunteers Summer Pet Poisons Pet Safe Flower Gardens Badgers, Bees & Butterflies, Oh My! Badger Symbolism Bumble Bee Symbolism Butterfly Symbolism
We'll Be at the LMKC Show This Weekend!
Marilyn will be at the Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 8-10) at the Scott County Fairgrounds in Jordan. She'll be sharing information and doing mini-readings ($25 for 10 minutes). Click here for more information.
Want Cuddles?
Hi, I'm Cuddles. I got my name because I spent my first night sound asleep cuddled against my foster dad. I'm an odd-eyed female Siberian husky mix, about 8 months old and weigh about 35 lbs. I'm generally mellow, but LOVE to wrestle, run outside and chase my squeaky toys. I understand some commands and am crate-trained. I'm not the best fit for young children, because I like to lean. Will you be my cuddle buddy? There is more about me here on my page.
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