Monthly Archives: June 2009

LOST: Puggle

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Rose Hayes

A black and brown pug/beagle mix was lost June 29 in Baltimore, MD. A reward is offered for the dog’s safe return. For details, visit www.fidofinder.com.

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Dogs available at York County SPCA

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Rose Hayes

For details on pets available for adoption, call the York County SPCA at (717) 764-6109, e-mail msmith@ycspca.org or visit the shelter at 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, (Manchester Township) York, PA. To fill out an adoption application, visit www.ycspca.org and click … Continue reading →

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Cats available at York County SPCA

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Rose Hayes

For details on pets available for adoption, call the York County SPCA at (717) 764-6109, e-mail msmith@ycspca.org or visit the shelter at 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, (Manchester Township) York, PA. To fill out an adoption application, visit www.ycspca.org and click … Continue reading →

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MD SPCA takes in puppy mill dogs

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Rose Hayes

The Humane Society of the United States raided a puppy mill in Allentown, PA, this week and rescued more than 200 dogs and puppies. The Maryland SPCA helped with the rescue, using its new transport van, and took in 18 … Continue reading →

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Sago palm can cause liver failure

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Rose Hayes

From Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital: A plant known as the Sago Palm or Cycad, sold at many home improvement stores, can cause serious poisoning in pets and children. The plant is also referred to as “the oldest known plant.” It … Continue reading →

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Mama cat and kittens threatened

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Rose Hayes

A local shelter has received a call for help for a mama cat and three kittens about 7 weeks old who live in a neighborhood where the neighbors are being mean to them and threatening to shoot them. The caller’s … Continue reading →

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LOST: Chocolate Labrador

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Rose Hayes

CHIP HAS BEEN FOUND! A chocolate Labrador named Chip was lost in Penn Oaks, Windsor Township. Chip is not neutered and was wearing a purple collar.

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How I spent my summer vacation: Day 5

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Rose Hayes

About 3:30 a.m. Saturday, my Maine Coon lookalike, Yukon, started howling when he was in the litter box. Not a good sign. Yukon is prone to urinary blockages; he had two major ones before, and one partial blockage. I gave … Continue reading →

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How I spent my summer vacation: Day 4

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Rose Hayes

I haven’t heard anything from the stray cat’s owner, so I’m assuming they don’t want to use the spay appointment I had set up at Animal Rescue. I saw Lucy “flirting” with Chuckie, and he was trying to mate with … Continue reading →

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Scotch is a ‘lovable lug’

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Rose Hayes

Scotch needs to find a new home because his owner is moving and can’t take him along. He’s a beautiful beige/butterscotch color. Scotch’s owner said he’s “a laid-back, lovable lug” who loves everyone except dogs, and likes to look out … Continue reading →

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