Wow Things are overwhelming!

I just recently happened to meet someone who lives out here in the desert who needs help. He is elderly and can barely walk he has 27 dogs he tries to take care of them the best he can but the hard truth is he can't and the dogs are suffering for it. Its not that they aren't fed because they are but there are just too many of them and Im sure animal control if involved are going to kill them. The dogs are queensland heeler and aussie and are really cute dogs the youngest being about 9- 6 month old puppies > I have been helping to make kennels to try and separate them but I really cant handle it either. If any rescue can help in this situation please email me!

I went fishing at silverlake dam it started raining and as I was bringing my line in a thought it was stuck on something so I reeled it. In and there was the smallest catfish I have ever seen! Also saw a beautiful rainbow!

Blistered blonde

So It was 105 here in the high desert today and I read that a lady in hesperiazoo left 3 small dogs in the car with the windows rolled up whiale shopping at super target thank God someone called the cops and they broke her window and got them out animal control took them.She had the nerve to throw a fit and threaten a lawsuit for breaking her window. Hate to say it but She should be arrested! By the way you can easily break a window withvthe ceramic part of a spark plug!

Gosh its hot! I have a good idea to keep outside dogs cook in this heat! Being my dogs don't like water and run when I turn on the hose Alice been wetting towels and wiping the dogs down they seem to like it better than the hose then I spread out the wet towels and they lay on them. They sleep most of the day on those towels. I have to keep my dogs in the house tonite because of the fireworks! And there are a lot of them in the high desert cause they are not illegal here. I did save one dog today! Seen a guy at a reseraunt. with his dog locked in the car windows up I walked right up to him and said excuse me is that your red truck he said yes and I said your dog is gonna die if you don't give him some air and that's illegal so you need to get him out he left didn't even get his food he's lucky cause I was about to bust his window out! It was over a hundred today I think!

I moved up to Adelanto the middle of the desert so I could keep my dogs so its kinda boring with no ne ighbors around so I started putting clothes on my dog and found out she loves them! would love to see some pics of other peoples dogs with clothes!

I dont know why chihuahuas take off into traffic when you try and coax them away from the street? And I know I look stupid screaming with my hands over my ears!That happened to me twice today and thank God they didnt get hit one because I stood in the middle of the street so no cars could go by! and Im sure the people driving get pissed! Darn chihuahuas! Anyway heres a happy pic of my smart girl cee-cee

Back yard Breeders

I was looking around on craigslist today and I noticed that there were people on there trying to stud out thier dog! I learned my lesson about not being a responsible pet parent by not getting my dogs fixed I had a heck of a time getting rid of the puppies because I was so worried that something might happen to them or they would end up in bad homes ect. I know now that it is irresponsible to not get your pets fixed. Now I think It should be mandatory to get your pets fixed and if you end up with puppies unless you are a licensed breeder you should be fined maybe then so many dogs wouldnt be killed at shelters and people would think twice about studding out thier dogs . Its disgusting how many back yard breeders are on craigslist and I think Im going to start checking into a lot of these people selling pups to make sure they are not puppy mills. I just might !

I don't know how to say goodbye!

Well Im going to have to Put my Piggy to rest. He fell a few times today so Im going to make the appointment. I made him a plate of juan pollo chicken (no bones) and I layed with him on his bed brushing him for a long time tonight and I was remembering all the things we did together he used to let me practice using the clippers and smiled while I went crazy on his hair even though he looked funny for a while ,he walked proud like he had the best haircut ever even though it didnt turn out right and everyone laughed at my grooming skills he would let me try agian with no complaints. He always was the one who would test the wheelchairs I made for little pig on him first. And how he would love to get new bears to rip the eyes or squeaks out of. What a good watchdog he was and when Sissy would jump on me he would chase her away! We have a lot of good memories together. He would always Love new blankets and pillows. I am going to be so sad when I have to let him go our time was too short 14 years is nothing it flew bye. Im going to sit with him and hold him when he takes his last breath im sure a big part of me will die with him.

Raider The handsome sharp'ie

Went to get me a cup of coffee at around 7:30 and on the way home A car started honking and I seen this handsome dog right in the middle of the street so I yelled at him to get home! I had seen him before being chased by his people. He just stood in the middle of the street barking at me so I went towards him and he went onto the sidewalk and stopped and barked at me agian. I wasnt giving in so I kept yelling at him to get home and he went down his street stopped and looked at me agian barking by then his people were coming he tried to run past me and I blocked him and the man grabbed his harness! Yeah so he's back home the little brat!

Financial aid for Pets

For anyone who is struggling and you need to see a vet here are a few resorces that may be able to help! And for all those who are not struggling these places are all non profit and tax deductible ! Help us help each other! In Jesus name ! http://www.rosesfund.org/ Our goal is to help make that difficult decision come from your heart, not from your pocket. No one should ever have to choose between medical care and euthanizing their pet. When there is a situation where the pet or found animal has a good chance of being well but the owner or Good Samaritan can’t afford it; Rose's Fund will to the best of our abilities cover the cost. The veterinarian will call the fund after the owner has used his/her own resources and applied for a "care card" at the veterinarian's office. Because we also love animals and know how much your pet means to you, we wish we could assist everyone with their bill in full. We are limited by funding and donations, but we will make every effort and if we are unable to help we will certainly try to direct you to other resources that might be available. https://www.animalfriendsrescue.org/financialassistance.html Providing vet care is an essential part of pet ownership, but medical emergencies can come up at any time and the cost of caring for your companion animal can add up quickly. We get calls nearly every day from distraught pet owners needing help with vet bills. While AFRP does not have funding available for individuals needing financial assistance for their pets, we have provided links to several programs that do help pet owners cover emergency medical expenses and other lifesaving medical treatment. We also encourage pet owners to plan ahead by enrolling their animals in one of the many pet insurance programs available that can cover major medical expenses for a small monthly fee. http://www.carecredit.com/ http://www.handicappedpets.com/pet-services/financial-aid-for-pets.html http://www.thepetfund.com/ The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care. Often animals are put down or suffer needlessly because their owners cannot afford expensive surgery or medical treatment. Companion animal owners must often make the difficult decision to put an animal down or neglect medical needs because of the costs involved. Thousands of animals are sent to shelters and euthanized each year, many because of treatable medical conditions. While costs are an inevitable part of the responsibility of owning companion animals, The Pet Fund assists owners in covering medical costs beyond the normal expenses of vaccination, spay & neuter surgeries, food and routine veterinary care. Adopting a companion animal always involves both expense and commitment, and if owners have a resource to help with medical services, their animals can receive necessary care despite the financial burdens involved. The purpose of the Pet Fund is to work towards a future where decisions about companion animal medical care need never be made on the basis of cost. Perhaps most importantly, we provide information to owners about preventative care and financial services which will ensure that pet owners are able to develop financial resources on their own and avoid future medical crises through care and planning. http://www.imom.org/fa/ At IMOM we have been helping with financial aid since 1998 and we are here to help. Our experience has taught us the fastest and most efficient way to get you the help you need, if you qualify and follow our instructions very carefully. We completely understand that you are under quite a bit of stress. Take a deep breath. You can get through this because your pet needs you. http://speakingforspot.com/?p=Financial%20Assistance%20for%20Veterinary%20Care The Big Hearts Fund www.bigheartsfund.org Email:ask@bigheartsfund.org Pet owners who need financial assistance for the diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline heart disease are encouraged to apply for grants. Grants are limited to payment for veterinary services pre-approved by the Big Hearts Fund Veterinary Advisory Board. Application information and forms for pet owners and veterinarians to complete can be found on the website. Pet owners can also learn more about canine and feline heart disease and ways to improve their pet’s quality of life through resources and articles on the website. http://www.themagicbulletfund.org/Apply.shtml If your dog has cancer and you can't afford treatment, you are not alone. A great many people are in this same situation. Magic Bullet Fund gets many applications and we have to make very hard decisions. We would like to help all of the dogs and all of the families who apply but we cannot. Assistance is for cancer treatment fees only. The fund does not provide assistance for other conditions, for cancer treatment after the first course of treatment has failed, for palliative care, for euthanasia or for any treatment that has already been done. https://www.face4pets.org/ Many sick and injured pets are abandoned or euthanized because their owners are unable to cover the cost of their emergency or critical care needs. The FACE Foundation provides financial assistance to animal owners who are unable to cover the full cost of their pets’ critical or emergency veterinary care.

This is piggy the one who started my saving dogs quest He's 14 years old  I remember the day that I got him , He was the only puppy out of his litter that  didn't come running when I yelled puppies! So I went to him and he turned his head away from me and I picked him up and he put his head on my shoulder and just layed there letting me hug him from that moment on he was my dog! I named him piggy because he loved people food and he even ate a lemon wedge when I threw him one!He has had many adventures and been to jail once , I was so in a hurry to get him out that I didnt bring a leash and he let me use his tail as a leash all the way home(about 4 blocks) He has a little mean streak wont let me take the toys until they are destroyed. He loves to take the squeak out of the toys. He is starting to have a hard time getting up and down steps and getting up after sleeping . Im just not sure how will I know when he's ready to leave this world? Iv'e been giving him doggie asprin and it helps a little. It seems like a dogs life is too short .It just goes to show me how time is flying.  He is the daddy to my crippled dog lil pig who looks just like him
he just can't walk. Lil pig is 12 .

I now have 2 apps on Google play

Both my apps are on google play parvo 911 and one smart puppy!

My App

My parvo app will be on the play store this week Parvo 911 on google play.  I tried really hard and I did it! Thank you Jesus!  With him all things are possible Now Im gonna save some dogs!

Does your neighbors dog bark alot?

You might want to peek over your fence and make sure they are not starving Dogs that bark too much are trying to get someones attention!

Watch out for ticks!

I just moved to a new house no where near trees mostly rocks and dirt, I was brushing my dog today and found a few small ticks I have previously used frontline and I dont know where the ticks came from  because To my understanding they were from wooded areas??????

Tips and tricks



1.  Chicken bones and sharp objects:

If your dog swallows something sharp you can dip cotton balls in milk and feed it to your dog it will go around things that are sharp and help them pass it.

2.  Stings and bites:

You can give Benadryl 1 mg per pound , It helps with allergic reactions and helps with swelling it also makes them a little drowsy so now would be a good time to clip the nails.

3.  Never give a dog Tylenol! :

You can give buffered aspirin 5 mg per pound for short term use for pain and arthritis.

4.  Carrots are a healthy treat for teething puppies!

5.  Arthritis:

Glucosomine can be bought over the counter at most drug stores and puts cushion in between the joints it takes about a month before noticing results 20 mg per pound.

6.  You can make a dog vomit with a teaspoon of peroxide good in emergencys but not after 15 minutes after ingestion.

7. Bloat:

You can use simethicone (gas x)  If you can get your dog to vomit he has a better chance , Its an emergency get him to a vet ! Also rubbing in a downward motion from front to back on both sides might help to expel the gas .

8. Superglue is good to close a cut.   Do not use on puncture wounds they have to drain.

9. If a  loose dog runs from you don’t chase it . It will run right into traffic to get away from you.

10. When trying to catch a loose dog get down to their level when calling them.

11.  Is your dog chowing down his food like he is starving? Stick a baseball in his food bowl. And keep his bowl full for a few days.

12. Foxtails:   If you see a foxtail on your dog brush him immediately .  Foxtails get imbedded in a dogs skin and can travel to vital organs. Check your dog for bumps regularly and if you find an embedded foxtail remove it with tweezers.

13.If you hit an animal if its still alive you can take it to any vet and surrender it they will humanely end its suffering.

14.Loud noises scare dogs keep them inside during the forth of july and new years .  Many dogs will escape if left outside iveeven seen them climb fences when they hear gunshots or firecrackers.

15.Foul smells usually mean infection.

16. If your dog is barking excessively he is trying to tell you something.

17. Kissing your dog makes it smarter!

18. If your dog is not feeling well feed him boiled  chicken with no salt and white rice.

19. Dogs love blankets.

20. Quick leash out of rope: Take an end make a loop like your tying your shoe put your hand thru it and grab a piece of the rope and pull it till you have a knot then make another loop and pull it all the way through and you have a slipknot leash.

21.If you have a cut or cracked paw wash with iodine and put Neosporin then wrap with gauze.

22. Always pull out stingers they pump poison even after they released.

23. To get out an embedded tick head light a match and blow it out then stick on the ticks head while its still hot and it will come right out.

24.Females usually fight females and males fight with males. Rarely do males and females fight.

25. If you find a dog that knows basic commands someone is probably looking for him.

26.If you are unsure how your dog is around other dogs put a muzzle on him when walking him.

27. Prevention is the answer to most problems

28. Ghetto treats for hot days: Chicken broth and a little water mix and put in an ice tray , freeze makes great treat for a hot day

29.Yes you can  bust a window if someone has left a dog in a hotcar with the windows rolled up!

30.Leftover baby antibiotics:  The pink kind that smells like bubble gum almost everyone with a baby has some in their fridge can save a sick dogs life.(amoxicillian)

31.If you need to give your dog a pill wrap it in a piece of cheese.

32.If your dog is a beggar throw him a piece of lemon he will mind his manners.

33.Never underestimate if he can he will.

34.Chicken bones: on the side of a chicken leg there is a piece of cartilidge like a toothpick its very flexible remove this and it will be safe to give the bone to your dog.

35.To stretch out your dog food add a little cooked white rice.

36.Pyometra: If your dog does not get pregnant after a heat cycle she is at risk for pyometra a infection of the uterus that can be deadly if left unnoticed. some of the signs are lethargy, smelly discharge ,slimy and sometimes green,Fever and dehydration.  She will need a vet to give her a shot of antibiotics and a prescription of pills to go home with.  It helps if you tell the vet what you want.

37.Uterine infection in nursing bitch. Same as pyometra but you will have to bottle feed the puppies while shes getting better if she has a fever she wont produce milk.

38. You can use similac or Enfamil as a substitute for puppy milk.

39. when bottle feeding you also have to make them use the bathroom by rubbing a wet towel on their genitals cause momma dog licks them to make them use the bathroom.

40.You can buy a nursing bottle at petsmart never overfeed puppies they could drown if they have bubbles coming out their nose STOP!

41. When the pups eyes are open and they are walking around give mom a break and put a little milk (similac) in a saucer and let the pups drink it together

They will get the hang of it . It also makes switching to regular food easier.

42.For some reason there is always one less teat than puppies so rotate them so they all eat, runts can get too weak to feed.

43.If you notice,  puppies practically sleep on top of each other so when you bring home a new puppy they like to sleep close to you if not it will drive you nuts crying!

44. The closest you are going to get in this world to pure love is a dog, that’s why god is dog spelled backward.

45. If you see a dog loose try and catch it or it will 95% of the time get hit by a car.

46.  Never hurt animals !

47.Chihuahuas can sing if you show them how ! all you have to do is howl a few times he will copy you then when you tell him to sing he will! Sing with him a few times its easy!

48.the more you talk to your dog the more he understands they are only as smart as their teacher.

49.Never leave your dog alone with mean kids they cant tell you what happens when your not looking. Some kids are bad.

50.always make sure your dog has fresh water! They dehydrate without it!

When clipping a dogs nails if you cut too much you can use corn starch or deodorant to stop the bleeding.

52.Never try and break up a dog fight physically you will get bit. Try pouring black pepper in their faces it causes them to sneeze and they will let go of each other if that doesn’t work use the water hose.

53.Let the dogs lick their wounds if they can reach them, if they cant use betadine.

54. If you have two people to break up a dog fight you can grab the back legs like a wheelbarrow and back them up from each other separating them  move them where they cant get to each other.

55.If your dog gets loose run in the opposite direction and he will more than likely chase you.

56. Use your belt as a leash to catch a dog.

57. If you find a loose dog trap in in an empty houses yard if fenced in.

58. Bologna helps to catch a stray.

59.Never spray a dog in the face with water. You could take out his eye.

60. Good flea soap use a half cup of Dawn and half cup of white vinegar makes a good flea soap!

61.  If you cant afford a veterinarian Banfield at Petsmart has an online

Coupon for a free office visit at least you can find out what is wrong.

62. Never use slip chains or chains to secure your dog they get twisted and can choke your dog.  keep wire snips closeby.

63 Never sticks qtips in a dogs ears. You can use cotton balls dipped in peroxide to clean the inside .

64. When bathing your dog warm the water most dogs don’t like baths

mainly because of the shock from cold hosewater.

65. Pick up dog poop regularly in your yard to prevent diseases.

66. If your dog sleeps outside make sure he has a Blanket.

67. Dogs will fight over stupid things like toys and they get jealous.

68. There is a reason the law only allows a certain amount of dogs at your residence more than 2 usually fights happen.

69. There are places that will help pay for your dog in an emergency

Roses fund for animals, IMOM, care credit . http://rosesfund.org/, http://www.imom.org/,   http://www.carecredit.com/

70. Its never the dogs fault its yours. You are in control, you are the pack leader.

71. Never encourage aggression such as chasing cats, a cat can do damage if cornered.

72. You can register your dog as a service dog .  If you use him as a companion he is vital to your emotional stability therefore he is a service dog.

73. Most dogs know a universal command which is the word NO.

74. Donations to non profits are tax deductable! Consider one of the above when making a donation these people really do help when in a pinch

75. If your dog has gotten loose listen for barking dogs and look there first                

76. if you are on any kind of public assistance you can get pet food stamps.

Not so easy!

1. I have a crippled dog that Ive raised since he was born he is 10 years old now. He depends on me for everything and the bathroom issue is getting to me he weighs 90 pounds and everytime he has to go potty he yells and I take him outside but the pee pee thing is getting to me bad he wont wear a diaper. I have him in a little baby pool in my bedroom padded with bubble wrap and blankets over top of it. I cant stand the smell I have to change his bedding sometimes 2x a day and Im running out of blankets.

Do you love your pet?

Did you know you can register your dog to be a service dog if you depend on him for emotional support?http://www.nsarco.com/contactus.html

Tips to help us all

1.  Did you know If you recieve public assistance you can apply for Dog food stamps? You can't buy dog or cat food with food stamps https://petfoodstamps.org  And if you have a little extra to donate its a non profit organization

Happenings

Ok so Im driving down the street on Mountain and *th and I see this coyote puppy running straight into traffic so I start honking the horn so People will see him and not hit him I had about 3 cars pull over and try and help me block him from going in the street. One lady hollered to me that she called the dog pound and they told her she had to call san bernadino so my question is what are you supposed to do watch it die?

A little about me

I am blessed! I always wanted to be a veterinarian since I was a little girl. And I never gave up my love for animals. Whatever path God led me, may look like it’s the wrong one but how can it be wrong if God has guided me? I never really went to college ,but Ive studied , I had hands on training , and I have quite a bit of information that even a vet could stand to get a few tips from me. The knowledge that Ive gotten came from love. Love from a dog that Ive raised since birth who has never been able to walk. But he can sing , play keyboard and clap his hands to “if your happy and you know it!” It’s not an easy job And I don’t do it alone -Brock and I help each other thru Jesus to give this dog a happy life. We save dogs. I don’t know why But I don’t care who’s dog it is ,if we don’t who will? The dog pound can’t stand me really but I don’t do it for them. They pretty much know me my voice when I call ,I think I annoy them. The vets all in my area know me and they don’t argue with me anymore I have had major arguments with them all because I don’t think money should stop someone from saving a life regardless of the species. I had to learn how to fix a lot of things on my own because I cant afford To pay for all the dogs I save. So now It’s a lot cheaper because I know whats wrong with the animals I save and I just tell them whats needed instead of them having to do an exam. Just write the darn prescription and I can do the rest. I can pretty much Fix anything except surgically. Everyone around here comes to me when they need help with anything having to do with an animal and I can usually fix them from dog fight injuries to stuck puppies. Accidents I take to the vet if they are suffering and I cant fix them. Some have to be put down because they are suffering.And the vets do it humanely without arguing with me . So Ive put together some of the things I learned that can be life or death for someone who loves their dog but cant afford a veterinarian there are a lot of tips that can help anyone who owns a dog! I hope I can save a few lives and make a few peoples lives easier and their pocketbooks fuller J Enjoy! JoAnn Canafax