Are YOU ready?

Hello!  This is AngiMeals here, speaking on behalf of AniMeals.     The AniMeals shelter is looking for volunteers!  Are you good on the phone?  Are you good with data entry?  Or how about feeding/watering kitties and cleaning the warehouse?  What about just loving on kitties? Do you want to be a part of what makes AniMeals possible?  YES! We couldn’t do this without the EXTREME generosity of our volunteers.  We are so fortunate to have each and every one of you.  If you are interested in helping us save lives, please click HERE for our Volunteer Application.  The shelter hours are Tuesday through Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 11am-4pm.  Thank you SO much for caring about animals as much as we do.  You and people like you literally keep us going.  THANK YOU!  AniMeals 406.721.4710

KITTENS! THERE ARE NOW KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT ANIMANIA!

THERE ARE NOW KITTENS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT ANIMANIA!  We are ALWAYS accepting donations!   THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! Get your name on the Dedication Wall, and adopt a kitten while you’re here!  We have Natural Balance cat and dog food and treats and litter, too!     Please stop by today!    Thank you SO much for your support!

AniMania!……It’s Not Just a Store….

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CATCH A GLIMPSE OF ANIMANIA!  INFORMATION REGARDING THE ON-SITE PET WELLNESS CENTER COMING NEXT WEEK!!

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Natural Balance and Swheat Scoop….THE BEST OUT THERE!

AniMania! is so proud to carry Natural Balance and Swheat Scoop for sale!!!  If you haven’t gotten this food for your furry family member, then you definitely should!  Not only is it all natural, but it is DELIGHTFULLY fulfilling to your pet’s taste buds!!! So, what are you waiting for?  Come in and try it out!! They will most likely just want more!  All of the proceeds from AniMania! go toward feeding and caring for hungry and/or homeless animals!! Thank you SO much!!!

Johnny Force Update

UPDATE!

There is good news, and there is not as good news…..BUT…the good news…actually, the GREAT news is that Johnny Force is being neutered today!!! YAY!  The not so good news is that the vet will not be re-casting his back legs.  The casting should’ve worked by now, and because it hasn’t, Dr. Duncan of Animal Clinic fears that it could hurt him if they continue to keep the casts on, as he is growing so rapidly.  Unfortunately, surgery will be required for this little guy    We were all hoping to avoid this, but it is unfortunately where we are now.  Details on his surgery will be determined by the specialist out of Spokane and with another local vet.  Please donate HERE to contribute to Little Johnny’s rehabilitation through our Healing Hearts Program.  We look forward to the day Little Johnny can walk like a regular kitty.  This will happen someday all because of your generous donations and your love for animals, especially when they can’t help themselves.  Thank you so much for your support and all of your donations.

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PLEASE “Like” AniMeals on Facebook!!! We will LIKE you back!!!   THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We wouldn’t exist without YOU!

Pets and Home Fires

Animals In Disaster Digest

The Most Common (un)Natural Disaster

Toni McNulty – Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Here at Animals in Disaster we sift through dozens of media articles each day in order to bring you the latest information to help you and your pets before, during and after a disaster. With all the natural disasters that have occurred in recent months, there certainly has been plenty of news. But there is one type of disaster news that pops up in our searches every day, deeply affects people and their pets, their families, neighborhoods and communities, yet seldom commands national headlines.

Fires are the most common disaster in the United States. In 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 362,500 home structure fires. A home structure fire was reported every 87 seconds. The American Red Cross responded to a home fire about every eight minutes.

When it comes to pets affected by home fires, it seems that neither the NFPA nor anyone else keeps statistics. However, reliable industry websites generally agree that at least 40,000 pets die each year from smoke inhalation in home fires. Sometimes the owners are not present when the fire starts. Sometimes people must leave pets behind in their rush to save themselves and their children. Firefighters make a heroic effort to rescue pets whenever they can, but a) unless you have a sticker on your door or window, they may not know you have pets inside, and b) many fire departments do not have pet oxygen masks to help pets recover from smoke inhalation after they are rescued.

Most home fires are preventable. We hope you will take the easy steps to protect your family, including your pets, from a home fire. We don’t want to lose any of you! Once your home and family are prepared, we also encourage you to join with others in your community to find ways to equip your local firefighters with pet oxygen masks. These could mean the difference between life and death for your pet.

Original Article:  http://www.humanityroad.org/_blog/Animals_In_Disaster_Digest/tag/Fire/

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AniMania! Soft Opening! TOMORROW 8/24 at 10:00 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen!!! PLEASE READ!

WHERE:  AniMania! 1530 Livingston, Missoula, MT

WHEN:  TOMORROW! WED, AUG 24th at 10:00AM!

WHAT: AniMania’s doors are opening!

“How to Handle Your Kitten or Cat”

Learn the proper way to handle your kitten or cat.

By Wendy-michaels

Have you ever watched the mama cat pick up her babies? If you have, then you know they pick up there babies by the scruff of the neck. This is NOT how we should pick up our cats or kittens – only the mother cat knows how to do this.

 

Common Methods for Lifting a Cat

There are several ways to handle your cat or kitten. You may want to try them to see which one works the best for you.

Begin with placing one hand under the cat’s stomach and the other hand under her rear as you lift her. Gather her close to your body with the hand that’s supporting her belly, and hold her steady against you as you support her rump with your other hand. Gently cross her front legs, and rub her chin as you move her face away from you. When lifting cats out of a cage or from a waist-high surface, if the cat’s body is perpendicular to you, simply reach around and along her body with one arm, with your elbow near her tail and your hand up around the front of her chest. Bring her toward you slowly, then lift her gently against your body and delicately cross her front legs. Then comfort her with a chin scratch or an ear rub with your free hand.

The best way to pick up your cat or kitten is to support their hind legs securely with one hand and hold the upper part of your cat’s torso with your other hand. If you have a frightened cat, then get a thick towel or blanket and wrap the cat from the neck down, making sure to put her paws in the blanket or towel. This will prevent the cat from scratching you, plus you have them in a bundle to get to a safe place like their travel box.

Start Early

If you are lucky enough to get your cat as a kitten, start handling them on a daily basis, several times a day, so they become used to you and used to cuddling, and most of all feeling safe and secure. If you adopt a cat at a later age, start slowly with handling them, be patient and know in time you two will become friends and a family. An animal always knows when it has been rescued. Give her some time and all will come together.

Original article: http://cats.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Handle_Your_Kitten_or_Cat