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H A R L E Y ' S H E R A L D
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"He who feeds a
hungry animal feeds
his own soul."
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It is an unfortunate and untrue Old Wive's Tale that cats can fall and always land on their feet. According to Pet WebMD, "When cats fall from high places, they don't land squarely on their feet. Instead, they land with their feet slightly splayed apart, which can cause severe head and pelvis injuries. ... They may actually be at greater risk for injury when falling shorter distances than by falling from mid-range or higher altitudes - source." Case in point, this month's featured Happy Tail features just such a scenario.
Leo is a beautiful two year-old Main Coon who fractured his femur just below the ball joint. Leo enjoys spending time lounging on his extra-wide window sill and normally uses a chair provided to him for getting up. On one fateful day, though, he decided to forego the chair, missed the sill, and fractured his leg. In addition to the pain of the fracture, the fall also caused swelling in his lower abdomen, impeding his ability to urinate. Mom, Elizabeth, relies on disability income to get by and, while she raised part of the surgical costs through Gofundme, needed help with the rest and fast. Leo underwent surgery last week and is back home with his grateful person. We're all hoping for a full recovery and pray that Leo opts for the chair next time.
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Holiday Shopping
Did you know you can help support Harley's Hope Foundation with every Amazon purchase you make? We are registered with the AmazonSmiles program, so when you're ready to shop, go to smile.amazon.com and choose Harley's Hope Foundation. Help us give a deserving pet and their human a happy holiday season!
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If you have been considering adopting a dog, October is the month to do it. As part of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) efforts to promote dog adoption, October is "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month! Every year, 3-4 million dogs enter shelters across America. Some of these dogs have been rescued from dangerous or neglectful circumstances, some have been surrendered by overwhelmed owners, and some are strays born on the street. Regardless of their origins, they all need safe, loving homes.
Studies have shown that owning a dog benefits the owner as much as the pet. People benefit through increased activity and social interaction. Pets provide companionship and stress relief, and some shelter pets can be trained as service animals for people in need. People who adopt shelter pets also report feeling much better about the experience than those who buy from pet stores. During the month of October many shelters will run special events to promote adoption. These events include reduced adoption fees, spay and neuter program, and specialized events. A quick call to your local shelter will get you all the details you need.
Adopting a dog is a big responsibility so, before you head to the shelter, do your research. How much time can you devote each day? What kind of dog will fit best with your lifestyle and family? If you are active, a larger breed which needs lots of daily exercise could be a great fit. If you live in an apartment, a smaller breed may be a better fit. Also consider if your living arrangements have any pet and breed restrictions. Will your rent increase when you bring home your new friend? Can you afford the maintenance with vet bills, food, and other necessary items?
If October is not the best time for you to adopt, there are still ways you can help those shelter dogs. Petfinder.com has a list of great ideas including donating your Facebook status; fostering a pet on a temporary basis; volunteering to walk dogs at the shelter; and donating items to shelters in need. Whether you donate time, money, or supplies, your efforts will help improve the lives of shelter dogs. And, whether or not you decide to adopt later, you will have helped countless dogs along the way.
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Bristol Brewing,
Colorado Springs
October 30th
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Black Forest,
Colorado
December 9th
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As always, we'd like to give a warm thanks to all those who helped us in the past month!
The John G. Duncan Charitable Trust
Teller Park Veterinary Services
Amazon Smiles Foundation
Laurel Montgomery
FAC Yoga
Network for Good
CFC Campaign Donors
Flextec Corporation
Jonnie Moon
Elaine Wind
Deanna Tetreau
Susan Gaer
Judy Ver Helst
Judy Nation
Jean McConnell
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And a big thank you to those individuals and companies who donated to Tastings, Tapas, and Treasures!
3 Hundred Days of Shine
Blue Fish Distillery
Sovereignty Wine
Wild Cider
Bristol Brewing Co.
The Gazette
Wag "N Wash
Ruffin it
Allegion
Rock Bottom Brewery
Hotel Elegante
Gigi's, the Animal Lovers Gift Shop
Susan Johnson
Shelley Roach
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Thank you for helping us keep
pets and their people together.
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