{"id":532,"date":"2023-08-28T20:29:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=532"},"modified":"2023-08-28T20:29:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T20:29:17","slug":"september-2023-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/september-2023-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2023 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Benefits of Fostering a Rescue Pet in Need<\/strong><\/a>
What to Do About Community Cats and How to Help Them<\/strong><\/a>
The Benefits of a Martingale Collar<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Benefits of Fostering a Rescue Pet in Need<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Animal shelters across the country are overcrowded, making it difficult to save more animals. You can help by fostering an animal in need.<\/p>\n

Whether you foster a kitten, cat, puppy, or dog, they all need love, care, and a place to heal and decompress. By fostering \u201cyou help give them the space, experiences and resources they need when they go to new homes,\u201d according to the article, \u201cTop 5 Reasons to Foster an Animal in Need.\u201d<\/p>\n

The article offers other reasons to foster, including:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tFostering opens up space in shelters for other animals.
\n\u2022\tHaving an animal makes life more interesting. Animals bring so much to our lives including companionship and snuggles.
\n\u2022\tFoster parents are great publicists for animals in their care and can help get them adopted.
\n\u2022\tFostering does save lives. \u201cAnimals in your care can go on to loving homes and animal shelters have more space and resources to help even more animals in need,\u201d the ASPCA article said.<\/p>\n

There are other reasons to foster pets. \u201cFostering a pet does not require that you have loads of free time or advanced dog training skills,\u201d according to the article, \u201cTop 10 reasons to foster a pet\u201d at Best Friends. The need is great for foster homes and \u201cmost shelters offer foster opportunities that fit your schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other great reasons to foster, according to the Best Friends article, include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tYou can teach foster pets new skills.
\n\u2022\tSpread the word and share a post on your social. It could lead to adoption.
\n\u2022\tYour foster pet will have a chance to really exercise.
\n\u2022\tFoster to find out if you are ready to adopt.
\n\u2022\t\u201cFostering is a temporary commitment with permanent rewards,\u201d the Best Friends article said.<\/p>\n

Take time to foster. You\u2019ll help an animal and feel better for doing something positive.<\/p>\n\n\n


What to Do About Community Cats and How to Help Them<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

It\u2019s not uncommon to see cats in any given neighborhood. If you see one or more cats, you may wonder if they belong to anyone or if they are strays. They are called community cats, often known as feral cats. <\/p>\n

Community cats are not owned by anyone, and they live outside. \u201cLike indoor cats, they belong to the domestic cat species (felis catus),\u201d according to the article, \u201cHow to Live With Cats in Your Neighborhood\u201d at Alley Cat Allies. These cats typically are not socialized or friendly, making them unadoptable, the article said. \u201cThey live full, healthy lives with their feline families, called colonies, in their outdoor homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is important that these cats are spayed or neutered, which is done through Trap-Neuter-Return-Monitor (TNRM) to manage their populations, according to the article, \u201cA Closer Look at Community Cats\u201d at ASPCA.org.<\/p>\n

\u201cTNRM is the method of humanely trapping community cats, having them spayed or neutered and vaccinated against rabies, and then returning them to their managed location to live out their lives,\u201d the ASPCA article said. There is also a caretaker who takes on a particular community and \u201cprovides food and monitors the cats’ wellbeing as well as identifying and quickly trapping new intact cats.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the ASPCA article, you can help neighborhood community cats by doing the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tTake on the role of cat caretaker and TNRM the community cats where you live. This could be you and\/or a group of people who help. You will provide food, water, shelter, spay\/neuter, and the well-being of the cats.
\n\u2022\tAssist other established cat caretakers in the community doing TNRM.
\n\u2022\tFind out if your local shelters have a TNRM program in your neighborhood.
\n\u2022\tCheck the ASPCA guide, if you ever find kittens outside.<\/p>\n\n\n


The Benefits of a Martingale Collar<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

There are so many types of collars for your dog, but which one do you choose? These days the martingale collar is becoming more popular especially because it helps prevent dogs from slipping out of their collars.<\/p>\n

\u201cA martingale collar consists of two interconnected collars, one connected to the lead and the other wrapped around the dog’s neck,\u201d according to the article, \u201c3 Benefits Of Using A Martingale Collar\u201d at Sit Stay. \u201cIf the dog pulls on the lead, the one around their neck tightens.\u201d<\/p>\n

The martingale collar is made of soft fabric and was originally designed for greyhounds since their necks are wider than their heads, the article said. However, the collar is a great choice for many dog breeds.<\/p>\n

Not only does a martingale collar prevent dogs from slipping out of their collars, but it also prevents neck injuries in dogs. Martingale collars have a loose fit, \u201cand only tighten when necessary, such as in cases where your dog is trying to back out of their collar,\u201d the Sit Stay article said. They are helpful because you can keep your dog under control and keep him safe.<\/p>\n

According to the article, \u201cWhat Is A Martingale Collar?\u201d at Vet Ranch, \u201cMartingale collars are also a good choice if you are looking for a more humane form of correction than a choke chain.\u201d It is a \u201cgentle way\u201d of telling your dog to stay by your side.<\/p>\n

The collars are known to be \u201ceffective, adjustable, and humane\u201d and a great option for many dogs, according to Vet Ranch. They are often used if your dog pulls on leash. Ensure that you use the collars correctly. Speak to your veterinarian or a trainer to find out if the martingale is a good option for your dog.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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