PET 911: Emergency medical needed.
Because Rescue doesn’t take a holiday…
Got this message late last night about this poor dog.
“I am out here with a friend and at their house, they have a dog that was attacked by another stray pit and its whole eye is messed up…
Possible broken rib and leg… I’m not sure when. No, they haven’t taken him (to the vet). They said they will just get it drunk and sew it up.”
DRUNK AND SEW IT UP!!! You can’t make this up!
So, this Christmas Day our amazing volunteer Natascha is going to get this poor dog as he will be a part of Looking Glass’s Pack. Poor thing is apparently about 25-30 pounds and been like this a couple of days. Time to heal and know love.
Any and all help toward his medical is appreciated. No idea what we are dealing with yet but will post as soon as I get updates. 
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Christina Zuccalmaglio
Location: Trumbull, CT
Job: Tradeshow Coordinator
Fondest memory: I had purchased VIP passes in addition to tickets to meet and see my fav band, Eve6, in New Haven, CT back in 2009 with a cousin and some friends. As luck would have it, I had just started a new job in White Plains, NY and I felt it was too soon to request skipping out early. With that, I would miss the band’s meet and greet- whomp. On my commute home, my cousin called. I picked up and it wasn’t her- it was Max, the lead singer. Max was my fav- crushed on him hard as a teenager. Really though, aside from his good looks, I enjoyed his writing style and creativity with words. So I was just beside myself that day- complete awe-struck and just so incredibly happy that my cousin flawlessly made that happen and he was down to do it. Couldn’t tell ya what we talked about now though haha.
Wildest dream: To have the means and resources to open and maintain a retirement home for senior dogs…and to chase a tornado
Proudest moment: Probably every time I refuse a donut
Biggest Challenge: Myself. I am admittedly extremely critical and hard on myself
Why Looking Glass Animal Rescue: Simply put, LGAR’s mission, vision and values were very much aligned with my own. After submitting my application to foster, I jumped on a call with Jody and felt like I was talking to my soul sister. Our thoughts and views around animal welfare and rescue were very much alike. I felt her passion and compassion, and that of all others affiliated with LGAR on that one call. I just knew this is where I needed to be. And it’s been a blessing- I am a part of a zealous group of advocates, have made new friends, and best of all, have been given the freedom to be impactive where I can.
Soraya Neighbors
Location: South Kingstown, RI
Job: Elderly Home Care Agency Owner
Fondest memory: Taking my daughter to Disney for the first time to celebrate her 8th birthday
Wildest dream: To live in a world where there’s more love and compassion toward one another especially toward the elderly, children and animals
Proudest moment: Watching my daughter sing at the Cathedral with the Prout High School Chorus
Biggest Challenge: To empty the shelters
Why Looking Glass Animal Rescue: I had my first experience with LGAR over 3 years ago when my daughter and I were looking to temporarily foster a dog. I thought it would be a great experience for her and a good way to spend our summer. I contacted a few other rescue organizations but their process was somewhat complex and it never materialized. That’s when I replied to a LGAR post on Instagram and was immediately contacted by Danielle. My application was approved promptly and I was offered to foster Geraldine, a little white chihuahua mix that was unable to walk and was on the urgent list at the NYCACC. She didn’t have much time left and without hesitation I said yes. Jody herself drove from CT to meet us in RI and handed her to my daughter and I. Jody didn’t spare a dime in providing all the treatment available in the attempt to make her better and possibly walk again. She invested in a wheelchair, braces, acupuncture and hydrotherapy. We drove her to appointments all summer long. Unfortunately, we were not able to help her walk again but she got healthier and is able to enjoy her little life despite the fact she’s not ambulatory. She goes on rides on her wheelchair, she plays with toys, she eats healthy and she feels safe and loved. LGAR is an organization that I can trust and now in this new role I’m able to help placing rescued dogs into loving families and at the same time bring so much joy into these caring families lives. It’s encouraging and heartwarming meeting all the compassionate individuals that are out there so willing to welcome a rescue dog into their homes and hearts.
Litter Box Duty…The Most Important / Hated Feline Owner Job
So, you’ve decided to adopt your first kitten or cat. Congratulations! Cats are amazing little furballs that provide an immense amount of unconditional love and have even been known to lower our blood pressure and decrease our stress and anxiety. A cat’s purr is very soothing and conveys happiness and content and of course their fur is oh so soft. What’s not to love about that?
First things first…let’s talk about what you need to have to be ready for your new feline friend.
Litter Boxes & Litter:
You will need a minimum of one litter box, preferably uncovered. Cats prefer being safe in an uncovered box so that they can see potential threats and escape them. Covered litter boxes do their job of containing odors, but they don’t really work for cats.
The general rule regarding the number of litter boxes needed in a household is 1 litter box per cat, plus one. So, if there are 3 cats in the household, you should have 4 litter boxes. If you have only one cat in your house, you should be fine with just one litter box, or you can have one litter box on each floor of your home.
Each litter box should be scooped at least once or twice a day, and it’s even better if you can get to it as soon as your cat has finished his/her “business”. Each litter box should also be emptied and washed with soap and water at least once a week. There are self-cleaning litter boxes available that use a sensor to tell when a cat has entered and then left the litter box. In fact, there are so many litter box options available today that it’s enough to make your head spin. I recommend to start basic and see what your cat prefers.
Speaking of head spinning…what type of litter should you buy? It seems that every cat owner has their own preference. I personally use unscented clay litter for ease (it’s all that my cats have ever used and switching litters can be disastrous for some finicky felines!). Here is a summary of the various types of litters available. Whichever one you choose, make sure it is unscented. Most cats don’t like the scents, which can be quite strong.
- Clay clumping: Usually made from bentonite, clumping clay litter is easy to clean up and most cats like this type of litter. Unfortunately, it isn’t biodegradable, is heavy, and creates a lot of dust. Also, note that you may not wish to use clumping litter for kittens.
- Clay non-clumping: These types of litter are made from clays other than bentonite. They are not as easy to clean and require more frequent and diligent cleaning because they don’t form into nice scoopable clumps.
- Crystals: This type of litter is usually made of silica. They often control odor better and last longer than clay litter. However, they’re more expensive, and they are dangerous if a cat ingests too much of them when they’re cleaning their paws.
- Corn, wheat, and pine: Litters made from recycled corn, wheat, and pine are all available. They usually don’t clump up but are mostly low or no dust, and the great thing is that they’re biodegradable. If a cat has a food allergy to any of these ingredients, however, he may develop a reaction when this litter is used because cats always ingest some litter while grooming.
Tip: If your cat is eliminating outside of the litter box this could be an urgent medical issue. Please have your cat seen by your veterinarian to rule out any medical issue before switching litter brands.
– Veronica (LGAR Cat Lady)
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