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Lost Pet Alert – La Barbaria Rd and Old Santa Fe Trail
Very sweet adult male dog named Forest was lost the evening of June 10 in the Overlook area in the foothills above La Barbaria Road and the Old Santa Fe Trail. Forest’s fur is mostly orange, with black in his top coat. Even his eyelashes are orange. Forest weighs 80-some pounds and he is wearing a blue collar with a bear bell and tags, unless he lost them. In the photo, Forest is the large orange dog drinking water. Large reward. Please contact me if you have any information.
Ute
Heat Stroke in dogs
By: Dr. Debra Primovic
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Heat stroke is a condition arising from extremely high body temperature (rectal temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit), which leads to nervous system abnormalities that may include lethargy, weakness, collapse or coma. Abnormally high body temperature (also called hyperthermia) develops after increased muscular activity with impaired ability to give off heat due to high heat and humidity or respiratory obstruction. Allowing a dog to remain in a car with closed windows on a hot summer day is probably the most common cause of heat stroke.Normal dogs dissipate heat from their skin. In addition, panting allows evaporation of water from the respiratory tract and is an effective method of heat dissipation. When these mechanisms are overwhelmed, hyperthermia and heat stroke usually develop. The elevation in body temperature stimulates the body to release substances that activate inflammation. At temperatures greater than 109 Fahrenheit, failure of vital organs, and consequently death, can occur.
Heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps can occur after exposure to extremely high environmental temperatures. These illnesses occur in all mammals and can be prevented by taking proper precautions.
Animals at greatest risk for heat-related illness include:
- Puppies up to 6 months of age
- Overweight dogs
- Dogs overexerted during exercise
- Dogs that are ill or receiving certain medications
- Brachycephalic breeds (dogs with short, wide heads like pugs, English bulldogs, Boston terriers)
- Dogs with obstructive airway diseases
- Dogs with pre-existing fever
- Dogs that are dehydrated
- Dogs with heart disease
- Dogs with poor circulation due to cardiovascular or other underlying disease
- Older pets (large breed dogs over 7 years of age, small breed dogs over 14 years of age)
- Pets with a history of seizuresWhat to Watch For
- Noisy breathing that may indicate upper airway obstruction
- Excessive panting
- Bright red mucous membranes (gums, conjunctiva of the eyes)
- Weakness
- Collapse
- Coma
- Altered mentation
- Petechiae (pinpoint hemorrhages on the gums and/or skin)
Lost Pet Alert – Galisteo, Zia and Rodeo Rd. Area
Hey there,
I’m hoping you may be able to help spread the word to find my dog. I just moved to Santa Fe on Tuesday night and my dog got out of my backyard while I was at the store and I haven’t seen her since. I think she was just a little freaked out about the move.
I’ve contacted the animal shelter and posted in CL and a few other sites, but no luck yet.
I lost her on Tuesday night, 6/4, off of Galisteo Rd in Santa Fe. Between Xia and Rodeo along St Francis. Her name is Buffy and she is a doxen/rat terrier mix. Looks a bit like a chihuahua. She’s all gold/tan color and is about 8 years old with some whitening in the face. She had a collar on which is black with little spikes on it, which also had ID, but it has slipped off before and may have this time. She is very friendly but sometimes timid with strangers ( she’s a rescue dog from a bad situation – I’ve had her since she was 2).
I’m very worried that someone stole her or she got hit by a car. She’s never run away like this before and always comes back. Animal control said they hadn’t seen or had any reports of dead dogs in the last few days, so they think that someone probably picked her up since she’s cute and small. I guess that’s a pretty common thing to happen.
If someone in your community happens to hear of someone finding her or seeing her please let me know immediately. I’ve had her for almost 6 years and rescued her from a terrible situation, and I’m very attached to her.
Thanks,
-Zeb
775-291-2099
Casey is looking for a Home
From: Desert Paws Animal Rescue <DesertPawsNM@live.com>
Date: May 26, 2014 4:59:51 AM MDT
Subject: CASEY – Ready for Adoption!
Reply-To: Desert Paws Animal Rescue
CASEY is Ready for
Adoption!
And he’s Famous Too!
Casey, the puppy who had two broken legs, is now free of casts, pins and confinement and has sprung into full puppyhood! He is SO happy. His muscles are building and it will still take several months for his gait to strengthen, but he is now running around the yard with the other dogs at his foster home and also takes walks around town with his foster mom. He’s very good on a leash and housetrained now too. Adoption events have been postponed due to weather, but we’re hoping to bring him to our next event. If you know someone who might be interested in meeting and adopting Casey, please let us know. He’s now 25# and almost 6 months old.
People Magazine contacted us and wanted to do an online promotion of one of our pets, so we suggested Casey. They loved him! So now Casey is officially FAMOUS! Here’s his link on People Magazine’s online version: http://www.
l Rescue <DesertPawsNM@live.com>
Tallulah Rosa Needs a Home
Hello. My name is Tallulah Rosa. I am a Tibetan Spaniel. I was born on July 5, 2007. I weigh 12 pounds. I am housebroken. I am micro-chipped and spayed. I am in excellent health, thanks to my mom and her long-time veterinarian, Dr. Andrea Trujillo from Smith’s Vet Hospital. I am strawberry blonde/red. I am double-coated and don’t shed except a little bit between spring/summer, and brushing me during that time helps a great deal. I don’t require visits to the groomer, except for the occasional nail clip. I am really low maintenance. I am playful, energetic, funny, and fun-loving. I make trill sounds when I am happy, and I whine a little to get someone’s attention when I need to potty. I play well with other dogs. I have been around lots of children and horses, and they love me, too! I have enjoyed my live-in situations as long as the adults did not leave me alone for long periods of time. I would not enjoy living with anyone who leaves me for more than 3 or 4 hours. I love going for walks. I am great on a leash, and I am great at the dog park off of the lease. I stay close to my companion and return quickly to the words, “Tallulah, Come!” I love to ride in the car. I love lying in the warm sun. I love to lie on my back and move all four of my legs to get a belly rub. I also like to stand on my hind legs and move my front legs up and down, prancing for attention. But I am not needy. Once I get my rub, I can be off and running, unless my companion needs some hugs. I can stay in my companion’s lap or by his/her side as long as he/she wants or needs. I can sleep with my companion, too, although I am perfectly comfortable in my own bed at the foot of the big bed. I really am an adaptable, flexible, happy-go-lucky little girl. My vet says I have a long life ahead to give someone lots of love. I am also told I would be a great therapy or companion dog. I tried to be a service dog, but I couldn’t get all those commands down very well. So my mom had to get another dog to be her service dog that needs her undivided attention. I enjoy bringing joy and calm and love and happiness to people. It is going to be sad for my mom to let me go, so it is very important that she finds the right home for me. She will want to meet any potential new mom or dad or family, and she will want to see where I would live to make sure it is a good match. If you are interested in Tallulah, please call 505-310-2098; email:emtnm@comcast.net. A donation to an animal-related program is appreciated, but negotiable.
Lost Pet Alert – Downtown Santa Fe
Lost Dog / Pug / Downtown
Lost Pet Alert – Rail trail north of 285
I have lost my dog Baby, Sharpie mix, brown and tan, 45 pounds, female, 7 years old, was wearing a blue harness when lost. Last seen 200 yards north of the intersection of 285 and the rail trail, just on the south face of the ridge below Eldorado, She was feral and so is very standoffish.
She was originally captured seven years ago at the San Marcos sub-station and has lived the last six years in Lone Butte (Arroyo Coyote Road) and so might be seen in these areas as well as in Eldorado / Lamy.
I will pay $300.00 for her return.
John Boyce
13 Camino Potrillo
Lamy 87540 (just south of Eldorado)
Lost Pet Alert – Santa Fe Historic District
Lost pug puppy needs medicine or will die. (North Santa Fe)My black pug puppy named Jasper is a 1.5 years old went missing last night in the historic district of Santa Fe. He is very sweet and would invite himself anywhere. 19 pounds and always hungry so if you see him lure him with a snack and call me. So far no one has called the tags on his collar and I can’t imagine why. His tags say Copper on them who was my first dog. I thought my angel would protect Jasper because be was such a daredevil and will sick if not treated. Also microchipped. Please if you see my baby please call me 216-256-3106 or (505) 231-0199
*Reward*
-Mary & Wiatt
2162563106
http://santafe.craigslist.org/
Lost Pet Alert – Ducky from Espanola.
LOST! Small, white fluffy dog with one eye
Ducky is a 9yr old neutered male pekingese with one eye who was lost on March 31st from Espanola, but he could have been picked up and traveled anywhere as his family lives near a major roadway. His family has been searching the local shelters with no luck. He had heartworms and eye removal several years ago and also has arthritis, so he is sometimes painful and snappy. Please return Ducky to his family by calling one of the below phone numbers- $150 cash reward, no questions asked.
He can also be brought to the Santa Fe or Espanola Animal shelters.Call 505-747-8645
or 505-753-8662
or text 505-699-9289
or 505-753-8662
or text 505-699-9289
Little girl in the home misses him dearly.