Its Raining Outside

Protect your pet from the rain

If going for a walk put a raincoat and booties on your pet to keep them dry.

Keep your cats and dogs indoors.

Provide a airtight dog house for shelter.

Keep towels handy and rub your pets dry asap. when they come inside.

Keep dog preoccupied indoors with kongs and hiding games.

Keep your cat occupied with catnip and kitty toys.

Keep your dogs fur dry and clean their paws.

Keep your dog's bedding dry.

Keep your dog's ears dry inside and out

Be on the look out for infections when its wet outside especially if you have outdoor pet.

Keep your pet warm when its cold and wet outside

Why You Should Bring Your Pets Inside When It Is Cold Outside

*Sorry for the sad  and graphic photo but people seriously need to get this through their heads!

Just because a animal has fur does not mean they will stay warm. Once a pet's fur is wet and cannot dry it will freeze and eventually your pet will succumb to the elements. Does not matter if it is short fur or long fur the outcome is the same.....

If you must keep you pet outside for whatever reason here are some tips:

Provide shelter. 

A store-bought dog house or homemade one will due but make sure it has the following:

-Make sure the opening/doorway of your dog house is facing south due to the fact that the coldest air and wind usually come from the north and northeast during winter.

-Have some sort of flap for the dog to go in and out of to help block cold drafts and snow or sleet.  

-Check every few days to make sure bedding is clean and dry be it wood shavings, straw, hay or any material that can't be packed down easily. Avoid blankets, rugs or newspaper.

-Consider letting your dog have access to a garage or outdoor shed to keep warm and sleep is the weather gets to nasty.

-Make sure your dog house is well insulated, airtight and free of drafts. Use sealants if necessary to close up all cracks and holes.

-Make sure dog house is correct size for the size of your dog. Th size of your dog house should allow your dog to sit up completely up and stretch out when lying down.

-Make sure the dog house is elevated and not sitting directly on the cold ground .i.e have the dog house sitting on top of a pallet or thick rubber mat.

-Do not chain your dog outside period! Your dog could get tangled up and not have access to the dog house.

Provide fresh, clean, unfrozen water daily.

If it is cold enough outside for water to freeze consider having a heated dog bowl to keep the water ice free. None the less however physically go outside and check to make sure your pet has fresh, clean unfrozen water 2-3 times a day.

Provide extra food and calories.

Feed your outside pet more food or food with high protein and fat content. Feed twice daily at least.

Bring your pet inside.

If it is below 32 degrees or to cold for even your standards just do the humane thing and please bring your pet inside or at least let them have access to a heated garage or outdoor shed/barn. 

Please share and spread the word! To anyone and everyone! 

URGENT! Olympic Animal Sanctuary (OAS) Dogs Released! Help Needed in Arizona!

If you have been following the story of OAS located in Forks, WA, you will be happy to hear the owner of this so called "Sanctuary of Sorrows" has released and signed over all of their 124 dogs over to the animal rescue, Guardians of Rescue.

If you live in the state of Arizona please do what you can to help the OAS dogs! If you don't, still donate if you can or make the trip to Golden Valley, AZ and volunteer.

http://guardiansofrescue.org/

https://www.facebook.com/guardiansofrescue

https://www.facebook.com/notes/dogs-deserve-better/oas-dogs-released-need-more-kennels-to-empty-the-trailer/10151780654451086


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OAS DOGS:
Spread the word! We need boots on the ground to help walk and care for all the dogs. If you live in the AZ area, or willing to come from anywhere (there are plenty of local hotels) the dogs need you! Rescued Unwanted Furry Friends Foundation is already at capacity and have limited funds, food and volunteers. We have been trying to help them stay afloat! Rufff has always had an open door policy. As GoR works to help sanctuaries, an open door policy is always appreciated. It is those who refuse inspection that become suspect.

If you can get to Golden Valley, AZ and roll up your sleeves and leave negativity behind, then please join us! This is the TOGETHER part in Together we save them! If you can't come to AZ but can make a contribution toward their care, please go to our website www.guardiansofrescue.org You can also mail food, water buckets(stainless steel), XL, L, and Med dog houses(plastic), kongs, everlasting treat balls etc. to Rufff at 1422 South Laguna Rd., Golden Valley AZ. 86413.
Thank you from all the dogs of OAS, RUFFF and Guardians of Rescue Together we save them!
www.guardiansofrescue.org

ATTENTIONS LAS VEGAS NEVADA AND PHOENIX AZ SUPPORTERS: 40 kennels needed to be finished unloading FORMER OAS DOGS. 150 TARPS WOULD BE GREAT TOO! BUT PENS ARE MOST IMPORTANT. is anyone near PHOENIX AZ OR LAS VEGAS NV? THAT IS 200 MILES FROM GOLDEN AZ? 40 PENS 10 X 10 FROM LOWE'S; HOME DEPOT; AND TRACTOR SUPPLY to be brought by truck to the RANCH TODAY TONIGHT OR TOMORROW AND MARKWELL WILL BE DONE. ADDRESS IS: 22 South Laguna Rd., Golden Valley AZ. 86413.
If there are any willing people that live in the outside area and can bring kennels please call us at 888-287-3864. There are other animals in the sanctuary such as farm animals. Our kennels must be secure
150 TARPS NEEDED 22 South Laguna Rd., Golden Valley AZ. 86413.
If you can get to Golden Valley, AZ and roll up your sleeves and leave negativity behind, then please join us! This is the TOGETHER part in Together we save them! If you can't come to AZ but can make a contribution toward their care, please go to our website www.guardiansofrescue.org You can also mail food, water buckets(stainless steel), XL, L, and Med dog houses(plastic), kongs, everlasting treat balls etc. to Rufff at 1422 South Laguna Rd., Golden Valley AZ. 86413. Thank you from all the dogs of OAS, RUFFF and Guardians of Rescue Together we save them! www.guardiansofrescue.org
Please donate to www.guardiansofrescue.org and click on DONATE

*WE WANT TO MAKE ONE MORE PLEA TO ANYONE OUT THERE IN LAS VEGAS OR IN PHOENIX AZ AREA. THE OAS DOGS NEED 40 PENS IMMEDIATELY IN ORDER FOR THEM TO GET OFF OF THE TRUCK PERMANENTLY. IF YOU LIVE NEAR THESE AREAS YOU ARE 2 HOURS FROM THE RANCH THEY ARE AT. 
1422 South Laguna Rd., Golden Valley AZ. 86413.
PLEASE GO TOMORROW AND DROP OFF 10X10 PENS FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY, LOWES OR HOME DEPOT. THE SITUATION IS DESPERATE. THEY NEED HIGH PENS NOTHING LOW . THE DOGS ARE BIG AND THEY MUST BE SECURE.

Do what you can and help these dogs!

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