February 26th 2012
12:00 – 3:00pm
All The Best Pet Care Mercer Island
3037 78th Ave SE
(206) 232-4377

Join us Sunday, February 12th, from 11-2 pm as we welcome adorable, adoptable Rat Terriers from the non-profit rescue organization “New Rattitude”.  Rat Terriers make excellent companion animals are are packed with personality!
One of these wonderful Terriers could be your next forever friend!

http://www.newrattitude.com/

Cat & Kitten Adopt-a-thon
Saturday,February 11th
Sunday,February 12th
11:00-4:00pm

We are hosting weekend adoption events in order to support the on-going efforts to place homeless cats & kittens in forever homes. Could that home be with you? All cats & kittens have been spayed/neutered, viral tested, de-wormed and are ready to go home! Adoption fee applies. Please call with any questions.

Pets may experience discomfort from walking in the snow due to two primary factors:

The first is the development of ice pellets in the hair between your pet’s toes. This occurs because the warmth of our pet’s paws melts the snow that clings to it causing the hair on the paw (especially between the toes)to become wet, refreeze, and begin to accumulate more snow. Eventually the ice pellet enlarges and causes discomfort during walking, much like a pebble in the boot would do to us. This is often aggravated by the licking/chewing as the animal attempts to remove the snow accumulation.

The second likely cause is paw discomfort resulting from exposure to the salt commonly used to prevent ice build up on walkways or roadways. Salt can be very irritating to the feet with excess paw hair tending to trap the salt and prolong its contact with our pet’s paws.

Preventing Snow Related Paw Discomfort

Fortunately, the solutions to these problems are relatively simple. Begin by trimming excess hair from between your pet’s toes. If you feel uncomfortable doing this, enlist the assistance of a professional groomer. If possible, avoid areas that have been salted and use alternate methods to prevent ice build-up on your own property, such as regular shoveling and sand. Ensure that any residual salt is rinsed off or removed with a damp cloth once you are back home, drying the feet afterwards. If avoidance of salt is impossible, consider the use of paw covers. Several companies make different types that are easy to put on, durable, and most pets accept them quite readily.
SOURCE: www.petwave.com

Redmond
17875 Redmond Way
(in the Whole Foods plaza)
Redmond, WA 98052
425.881.2232

Madison
2713 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565

Ballard
1909 NW Market St
Seattle, WA 98107
206.782.1500

Lake City
8050 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.524.0199

Queen Anne
2127 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
206.283.3959

Edmonds
9803 Edmonds Way
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 697-3909
Located next to the PCC Natural Market

Bellevue
1048 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.453.0440

Issaquah
1590 NW Gilman Blvd
(across from QFC)
Issaquah, WA 98027
425.369.8383

We will post more stores as information becomes available.
Be safe and stay warm!

1. Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.
2. During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.
3. Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.
4. Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.
5. Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk. Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.
6. Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.
7. Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.
8. Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him, and his fur, in tip-top shape.
9. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.
10. Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

Lily seems not to be bothered by the numerous dogs that come into the store, so a household
with a canine buddy would be fine for her. She is spayed, FIV
negative, and up-to-date on vaccines.

Madison
2713 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.8565

As an independent, family-run business, we know how important local businesses are to our community and economy. Neighborhood businesses are more in tune with resident needs, and give our area its flavor and authenticity. Money spent locally tends to come back in support of schools, programs, shelters and non-profits instead of leaving town or going to corporate shareholders.

We try to spend our money locally whenever possible, like getting our office supplies and printing from local businesses rather than national chains. It’s about relationships and being accountable for our community and the people and animals that inhabit it. Thank you for supporting us and contributing to our community through your loyalty!