Pet Gazette from Denver Post Pets

Images not showing up? View this email in your browser     fetch The latest from John Davidson's Denver Post pet blog Sometimes they sit in their cages for months, or even years. There are many thousands of homeless animals who spend Christmas like any other day – alone and lonely. This year, Petfinder.com is hosting its third annual "Foster A Lonely Pet For The Holidays" program with a goal of emptying out shelters from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. More... romps Paws to Give Our four-legged friends need your help this holiday season. The Dumb Friends League is holding its annual Paws to Give fund drive through December to help care for more than 24,000 homeless pets this coming year. "We need your help now more than ever," said Bob Rohde, Dumb Friends League president and CEO. "Any amount you can give – whether it's $10, $25, $50 or more – is much appreciated and can make a big difference for the pets and people in our community." Financial contributions can be made online at ddfl.org or by mailing a check to Dumb Friends League Paws to Give, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231! For information, click here... treats Sit... Stay... Shop In addition to making a financial donation to Paws to Give, you can also help homeless pets by doing your holiday shopping at the Dumb Friends League: - Visit the Sit… Stay… Shop at the Denver and Castle Rock shelters for gourmet pet treats, food and supplies such as pet beds, toys, collars and leashes. - Purchase a full-color 2012 Dumb Friends League pet-photo calendar for $15 or a set of 10 holiday cards (with envelopes) for $15. Print an order form at ddfl.org and mail it to the Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231, or fax it to 303-696-0063. Also available at the shelters' Sit… Stay… Shops. - Purchase a Dumb Friends League gift card for the pet lovers in your life. The gift card may be used toward an adoption fee or items at either Sit… Stay… Shop. - Visit the online shop at ddfl.org where you will find a variety of shirts, hats, coffee mugs, tote bags and other items. For more information, click here.   Tips from the Experts Holiday health Colorado Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners about holiday safety precautions. Pets may not be accustomed to additional activity in the home during the busy holidays – and all of that action may impose additional stresses on our pets. You should provide a safe and comfortable environment for your pets during parties and activities where the animal can easily rest. This can be created by putting your pet in a quiet room and providing them with bedding, food, water and toys. - Cats appreciate a place to hide. Be sure they have access to their litter box. - Decrease surrounding noise by playing music or turning on the TV. Check on them often, and provide them frequent bathroom breaks. - Drinking or eating unusual things can cause upset stomachs, toxicity, pancreatitis or serious gastrointestinal complications that may require surgery. - Keep garbage secure, such as under a cabinet or in a pantry. - Make sure all decorating materials are out of reach. Some cats especially like string or tinsel from Christmas trees, which is hazardous if ingested. - Seasonal plants, such as ivy, holly and mistletoe, are poisonous to our four-legged friends. For the full list of tips, click here. Emmy   Happy Tails ~ Adoptable pets from the Dumb Friends League "Hello, I am Emmy, a pretty, 10-year-old, spayed female, black and tan, Yorkshire terrier mix. If you're looking for a constant companion I'm an excellent candidate for the job! I'm easy-to-leash, enjoy going for walks and love to cuddle. I'd prefer an adult-only home. Let's snuggle together on cold, winter nights." Emmy's ID number is A0601975. For more adoption information, click here. Register here to get The Denver Post's weekly Pet Gazette e-newsletter. The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80202 Privacy Policy | Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list