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Today is Monday, February 6th, 2012
Cats at Animal Control
If your cat is missing, be sure to personally visit Animal Control often, as cats are held only for six days. Even if your missing cat is microchipped, do not rely on the mistaken belief that all cats entering Animal Control are scanned. Apparently they will be scanned only if they are easy to handle. Most cats are understandably terrified when trapped and may hrash about wildly in an effort to free themselves. That makes the cats very difficult to handle, increasing the likelihood they won't be scanned for the presence of a microchip.
Highlands County Humane Society Offers Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Beginning September 13, 2010, the Highlands County Humane Society initiated low-cost spay/neutering on Mondays. For details, please visit the Humane Society's spay/neuter assistance page.
Protect Your Pets from Toxic Toads
April 2011 Update: Link to Highlands Today article about two dogs encountering a cane toad: Spot recovers after poisoning
For many pets, investigating and chasing little “critters” in the yard is just part of playtime. But it can turn deadly if the object of their curiosity is a Bufo marinus toad. These non-native toads, also known as Giant toads, Marine toads, or Cane toads, have been sickening and killing pets in Florida for years – and they’re here in Highlands County. More...
Have You Seen Dead Birds?
The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) and Florida Department of Health monitor bird die-offs as a tool to track Avian Influenza and West Nile Virus. If you see a dead bird, don’t touch or handle it, but report it to the FWC by filling out the form found on the following link: http://myfwc.com/bird/.
What's wrong with "Free to Good Home" ads?
They may actually place pets in harm's way and promote irresponsible
pet ownership. Read more...
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