Girl Scout Pet Care Badge

Scout and Brownie Troops are invited to download the Pet Care Badge Binder by clicking on the image or here.

The Santa Cruz SPCA and the Girl Scouts of Monterey Bay are pleased to offer the Pet Care Badge awarded to Girl Scouts who complete classes and activities related to the responsibility involved in caring for domestic pets. We have collaborated to offer this badge because we believe that these skills need to be learned early on and will not only prepare Girl Scouts to one day care for an animals of their own but will also teach them about the role pets play in our society and how important our kindness, compassion, and choices are to our animals companions. The more we know about them the better they fit into our lives.

Choosing The Right Dog

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue generated a list of questions to ask yourself before adopting a dog:

Choosing a dog is a big commitment – he or she will be with you for quite some time! Lucky Dog wants to help you find the best match for your family. So, in thinking about what kind of dog you’d like to adopt, we’ve put together some things you should consider…

Click on the image above or here to learn more….

Losing your dog is devastating

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue shares the following recommendations about what to do to prevent a lost dog – and what to do when you’re faced with one.

Click on the image or here to read more…..

Adoptions at Austin Avain Rescue and Rehabilition

Stories Of Multiple Pets is hosting the Radio For Rescue project beginning August 7th – November 1st. Benefiting from this project is one of four nonprofit animal organizations:

Jerry Nolan oversees Austin Avain Rescue and Rehabilitation in south Austin. His goal is to educate the public about keeping birds as household pets. These creatures require endless hours of intellectual and emotional interaction to replace what they would normally experience in their natural habitat. Evasion of predators, foraging for food and procreation activities must be replaced. Inattention to these needs frequently leads to self-destructive behaviors such as feather plucking, skin mutilation, screaming and aggression.

At the present time (Sunday, September 5, 2010) there are several birds ready for adoption.

Giddings is a young 15 year old blue & gold Macaw. He requires 2 to 3 hours of interaction and will have a life span between 85 – 100 years. The average monthly cost to keep him happy is $250.

Sunny is a mature bird between the ages of 5 – 8 years. One hour a day is the minimum time frame of interaction for Sunny. This Cockatiel can live 25 years. The average cost to ensure Sunny is happy and health is $50 per month.

Cocorriqwa is a mature 18 year old Mexican Red Head Amazon. This loving creature requires at least 3 hours per day of interaction. The average monthly cost for this Amazon is $150. This Mexican Red Head will live up to 65 years of age.

Pickles is a mature (Green) Military Macaw around 15 years of age. This Macaw’s life span is 85 – 100 years. Pickles requires a minimum of 3 hours per day of interaction. The average cost to ensure Pickles is happy and health is $250 per month.

Verdis is a mature Hahns Macaw. Even though he’s small compared to the other Macaws he too requires 3 hours of interaction per day. The average cost to ensure peace in the family is $120 per month. Verdis’ life span is 65 years.

To assist with their monthly expenses click here!

Call Jerry NOW at 512-288-2199 to begin the adoption process for one of these birds.

Adoptions at Street Cat Rescue

Stories Of Multiple Pets is hosting the Radio For Rescue project beginning August 7th – November 1st. Benefiting from this project is one of four nonprofit animal organizations:

Donna Powell is the founder of Street Cat Rescue located in Round Rock. Her program provides a humane solution for the community cats of the Austin area. Donna educates the public on Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) programs for feral cats and adopts out socialized cats.

At the present time (Sunday, September 5, 2010) there are several cats ready for adoption.

Apple Jack and brothers Buddy and Skipper would love to be adopted in the same home but if not, Apple Jack and Skipper should be kept together as they are more bonded with each other. These guys are last year’s kittens so they have been in foster care for quite a while and longing for their forever home!! Apple Jack has gorgeous coloring and the most luminous green eyes!! He’s a little shy at first but quickly warms up and purrs. Still very playful…loves the star chaser toy and cat trees.

Binky, a female brown tabby, was rescued at Garden Ridge Pottery as a 4 month old kitten. She is very petite and became tamed immediately, apparently deciding the “home” life was a much better one! She is pretty outgoing and loves to win people over when they come to visit. She is a small adult cat (about 8lbs) and would be a wonderful new addition to your family.

Your heart will melt when you look into those adorable eyes- and see what an innocent face this one has! Buddy loves to follow you around. This guy is all personality- just looking at him makes you smile. He’s an adventurer…and longs to have his own person. He would be great if adopted out with brothers but is the most independent of the three- Skipper and Apple Jack are more bonded…but they all love each other. A Three-for-one adoption fee would apply to keep the brothers together!!!

Possible sister to Scotty. Princess P is a beautiful, short-haired diluted calico who was rescued with Scotty. Very petite and dainty and very affectionate! A very sweet and adorable cat.

All personality, Skipper is full of charm! Is used to small dogs and bigger cats- fits right into any situation! He is very affectionate and really charms people that walk by him at adoption events! Last year’s kittens..this boy is brothers with Apple Jack and Buddy and are seeking forever home!! A special Three-for-one adoption fee would apply when the family is kept together!!

Trixie is going to be a very small adult. She quickly showed us that she was not a feral cat but a loving, comical and adorable cat that needs a second chance. She loves to get under the covers and dive up for her head pets. She is great with kids and dogs. She can be somewhat temperamental with some other cats but not all and quickly adjusts. A VERY unique cat!

To assist with their monthly expenses click here!

Send an email NOW if you’d like to adopt a family (3 brothers) of cats or a cat.

Adopt a small pet from Vision Hills Sanctuary

Stories Of Multiple Pets is hosting a Radio For Rescue project beginning August 7th – February 1st. Benefiting from this project is one of four nonprofit animal organizations:

Kim Meyer is a board director of Vision Hills Sanctuary located in Round Rock. The sanctuary cares for a variety of pets. She cares for the smaller pets such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas and guinea pigs. Many individuals are unaware of her rescue or efforts to match these small pets with loving forever homes.

Congratulations to Kevin and Kell (guinea pigs) as they begin their adventure with their new family members.

At the present time (Sunday, October 10, 2010) several small pets are ready to be adopted into their forever families.

Woodstock is a hamster who enjoys playing in his cage with all his toys.

Champagne is an older gerbil who loves chewing on an empty paper towel roll.

Sugar is only for a very experienced gerbil owner.

Cayenne and Serrano are 1 year old Chinchillas. Cayenne is reserved, Serrano is more outgoing and enjoys being petted.

To assist with their monthly expenses click here!

Send an email NOW if you’d like to adopt one of the small loving pets.

Adoptions at Ferret Waystation

Stories Of Multiple Pets is hosting a Radio For Rescue contest beginning August 7th – November 1st. Benefiting from this contest is one of four nonprofit animal organizations:

Connie Gaddy, Shelter Director, provides rehabilitation, health care, and locates forever homes for unwanted or abandoned ferrets. Ferret Waystation located south of Austin is a home based no kill ferret shelter. She is also active in educating the public about ferret care and the responsibilities that comes with their companionship in the home.

Ferret Tips:
Ferrets are loyal, playful, intelligent, affectionate and full of hilarious antics. A happy ferret leap and bounce around a room during play (the “dance of joy”)! Ferrets can easily help chase the blues away after a hard day.
Ferrets are a huge responsibility and can require expensive medical treatments and surgeries.

At the present time there are two special ferrets ready for adoption.

Howard is a senior ferret around 6 years of age who is very lovable. He has been diagnosed with insulinoma (a tumor of the pancreas that is derived from beta cells and secretes insulin). Howard enjoys 2 to 4 hours of interaction per day.

The cost per month to care for him is:
Food – $ 30
Medication – $ 50
Litter – $ 15

Small caring items:
Toys – $ 10
Bedding – $ 5/$ 30

Total: $95 + $15/$40

Snagle is Howard’s cage mate. He too is a senior ferret around 6 years of age who is very sweet and still playful. Snagle has a deformed front lower canine tooth but it doesn’t appear to bother him. He also enjoys 2 to 4 hours of interaction per day.

The cost per month to care for him is:
Food – $ 30
Litter – $ 15

Small caring items:
Toys – $ 10
Bedding – $ 5 – $ 30

Total: $45 + $15/$40

To assist with their monthly expenses click here!

Send an email NOW if you’d like to adopt these ferret cage mates.

Radio For Rescue – Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Glo, MultiplePets@gmail.com, 512-810-4873

Austin, TX (July 30, 2010): Within this pet friendly city there are four nonprofit animal organizations operated by a sole individual. Each organization has a few volunteers with numerous pets to feed, socialize, clean and love. Three of the four individuals are fulltime employees. Their spare time is devoted to numerous pets.

The ‘Radio for Rescue’ project will acknowledge Good Samaritans who are able to correctly answer several trivia questions, volunteer for 8 hours, raise funds and fulfill a nonprofit’s wish list. All participants will be featured on an Internet radio show, on websites, in a magazine and much more. For contest details visit www.StoriesOfMultiplePets.com.

Jerry Nolan oversees Austin Avian Rescue and Rehabilitation currently located in south Austin. Their focus is on “Giving Rescued Birds a Second Chance”. This organization is eager to educate the public on caring for these special creatures whose life span will easily exceed their first guardian.

Connie Gabby provides rehabilitation, health care, and locates forever homes for unwanted or abandoned ferrets. Ferret Waystation located south of Austin is a home based no kill ferret shelter. She is also active in educating the public about ferret care and the responsibilities that come with their companionship in the home.

Donna Powell founder of Street Cat Rescue is located in Round Rock. Her program provides a humane solution for the community cats of the Austin area. She educates the public on Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) programs for feral cats and adopts out socialized cats.

Kim Meyer is the director of Vision Hills Sanctuary also located in Round Rock. The sanctuary cares for a variety of pets. During this contest the focus will be on the smaller pets such as gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs. Many individuals are unaware of her rescue or efforts to match these small pets with loving forever homes.

Glo the executive producer and host of ‘A Variety Of Pets’ radio show realized the need to assist these organizations. The project begins August 7th with a kickoff event at Plucker’s in Round Rock where a live radio show will be aired from 7 – 8 pm. Individuals, families or teams can receive FAME for assisting one of the four organizations. The project ends on February 1, 2011.

About Stories Of Multiple Pets: This company focuses on individuals who reside or work with two or more pets.

Ferret Waystation

They are a ferret rescue and shelter located in Central Texas, serving the Austin metro area including Travis County and Hays County. In addition, they are proud to be a part of the Town Lake Animal Shelter’s
Rescue Transfer Program.

Click here to listen to the show.

Rehome Your Pet

Having a serious pet issue?

Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (P.A.S.S.) is a service provided by Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) to help people help their pets to find new homes or to stay in their current homes.

We work together with you to determine and implement the best solution for you and your pet. We offer advice and assistance with solving behavioral or medical issues, and limited assistance with rehoming your pet. Thank you for caring enough to try to keep your pet out of the shelter.

We are a nonprofit organization run by volunteers with limited funding to help owners rehome their pets. Some participation on your part is required during the process; however, we offer a positive alternative to kill shelters.

Click here for all of the details.

Contact P.A.S.S.

*The P.A.S.S. program is staffed solely by volunteers. We are committed to assisting you, but our resources are limited. Please be patient as it may take several days to respond to your email.

For information on rehoming an animal yourself, or finding a home for a stray or homeless animal, Best Friends Animal Society’s How to Find Homes for Homeless Pets is a great resource.

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