{"id":432,"date":"2021-04-27T19:17:10","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=432"},"modified":"2021-04-27T19:17:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:17:10","slug":"may-2021-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/may-2021-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2021 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet and Why You Should Register The Chip<\/a>
\nLooking to Adopt a Specific Breed: Try a Breed-Specific Rescue<\/a>
\nWhy It\u2019s Not Safe to Walk Your Dog on Hot Pavement<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nThe Importance of Microchipping Your Pet and Why You Should Register The Chip<\/strong>
\nIs your pet microchipped? A microchip can actually help reunite pets with their families in the event a pet gets lost.<\/p>\n

The implantable computer chips \u201cencode a unique identification number to help reunite you with your lost pet,\u201d according to the article, \u201cMicrochipping 101: Why is it Important to Microchip My Pet?\u201d at PetHealthNetwork. The tiny chips are about the size of a grain of rice, implanted under your pet\u2019s skin by way of a needle and syringe, and they can\u2019t fall off as a collar can.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey work by receiving a radio signal from a scanner and transmitting the encoded chip identification number back to the scanner,\u201d the article said. \u201cWith the chip identification number in hand, the vital contact information is only a phone call away.\u201d<\/p>\n

It has been proved that lost pets with microchips are much more likely to be returned to their pet parents when found. Along with a collar and tag, it is extra security for your pet especially since pets can slip out of their collars leaving a microchip the way to identify the animal.<\/p>\n

Countless dogs and cats are lost every year and owners feel the heartbreak of possibly never seeing their pet again, but microchips are often the answer. According to the article, \u201cWhy Microchip Your Pet?\u201d at Petfinder.com, estimates by The American Humane Association show there are more than 10 million lost or stolen cats and dogs in the U.S.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly about 22 percent of lost dogs that entered the animal shelters were reunited with their families,\u201d according to the Petfinder article. \u201cHowever, the return-to-owner rate for microchipped dogs was over 52 percent (a 238 percent increase).\u201d<\/p>\n

After microchipping your pet, register your current information with the microchip company and update your information if you move or change your phone number.<\/p>\n

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\nLooking to Adopt a Specific Breed: Try a Breed-Specific Rescue<\/strong>
\nThere are so many dogs needing homes. Many people want certain breeds and believe the only way to get one is through a breeder or a pet store.<\/p>\n

To help curb the overpopulation of pets, you can actually adopt specific breeds through breed-specific rescues that often take in dogs relinquished at city shelters.<\/p>\n

Along with mixed-breed dogs, shelters across the country also have purebred dogs of all shapes and sizes as well as puppies.<\/p>\n

According to the article, \u201cAdopting from an animal shelter or rescue group,\u201d at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS.org), \u201c6\u20138 million animals end up in shelters each year, half of which will probably not be adopted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, 25 percent of the pets that end up in those shelters are purebred. That\u2019s when the breed-specific rescues step in to take adoptable dogs and puppies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s also an unfortunate misconception that a purebred dog you adopt might not be as close to breed standards as a dog from a breeder,\u201d according to the article, \u201cWhy Breed Specific Rescues Matter,\u201d at VetriScience. \u201cIn truth, many pups up for placement by breed-specific rescue groups are there because of lifestyle changes among their owners\u2014or because a puppy mill has been shut down.\u201d<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a wealth of knowledge from the people who run and volunteer at breed-specific rescues. Volunteers often know characteristics, health concerns specific to the breed, and know quirks as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike every reputable rescue organization, a breed-specific one will put the needs of the animal above your needs,\u201d the VetriScience article stated. \u201cFocused knowledge allows staff members to be highly discerning, so there may be a battery of questions before you and your home can be deemed forever-home worthy for a certain pet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nWhy It\u2019s Not Safe to Walk Your Dog on Hot Pavement<\/strong>
\nThere\u2019s a reason you probably don\u2019t walk barefoot on the pavement during the hot summer months. So, if you can\u2019t touch the ground without it scorching your feet, you definitely don\u2019t want your dog\u2019s paws to touch it either. Ouch!<\/p>\n

While the footpads of a dog\u2019s paws are pretty tough, given that they walk on so many different surfaces, \u201ca lot of human-made surfaces can burn your pooch\u2019s paws, including concrete, metal, pavement, sidewalks and asphalt,\u201d according to the article, \u201cBeat the Heat: How to Protect Your Dog\u2019s Paws\u201d at PetSmart.com.<\/p>\n

The article talks about certain symptoms that could mean your dog\u2019s paws are burned. They include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tLimping
\n\u2022\tIf your dog avoids walking
\n\u2022\tChewing or licking feet
\n\u2022\tYour dog\u2019s paw pads are darker than usual
\n\u2022\tDamaged paw pads
\n\u2022\tPaw pads that are red or have blisters<\/p>\n

There is something called the \u201c3-Second rule\u201d when it comes to knowing whether the pavement is too hot for your dog, according to the article, \u201cIs the Pavement Too Hot for Your Pup\u2019s Paws? Here\u2019s An Easy Way to Find Out!\u201d at The Dogington Post.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s pretty simple and makes a lot of sense. \u201cBefore walking your dog, place the back of your hand on the ground and hold it there for 3-seconds,\u201d The Dogington Post article said. \u201cIf the heat is unbearable, find another place to walk, outfit your pup with a pair of booties, or reschedule your walk for another time when the ground isn\u2019t so hot.\u201d Your dog and his paws will thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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