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| 14 cats + 3 cats = desperation! | 6/29/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: My fiance & I live in Staten Island, NY in a decent-sized 2-bedroom condo. We live next to a pond ...
A: When I got to the part about how much you've supported animal causes and now when you need them, ...
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| eyes | 6/27/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: a kitten that i have found and am caring for started having eye problems and now she cannot even ...
A: Most cases of conjunctivitis are Feline Herpes Virus (FHV). There is no cure, but there are ...
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| Percentage of animals abandoned and lost | 6/22/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: I've read that in the USA " most dogs spend less than two years in a home before they are dumped at ...
A: Those numbers sound right for that time. As disheartening as this is, these numbers are higher ...
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| Rescue dog paralyzed with fear | 6/16/2008 | Nicole |
Q: Sorry to bombard you again, but my girlfriend read the question I sent in a few hours ago - about a ...
A: Great news! :) I know, believe me I do, that it is human nature to 'baby' things that are ...
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| Rescue dog paralyzed with fear | 6/15/2008 | Nicole |
Q: Sorry to bombard you again, but my girlfriend read the question I sent in a few hours ago - about a ...
A: Sorry to hear you're having this kind of trouble but happy to hear that you and your gf have the ...
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| fish tank decor | 6/14/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: I read about how you loved decorating your fish tank with a "space" theme, little aliens and space ...
A: A local fish fan with a 100+ gallon aquarium wanted to do the same thing so I went on a quest to ...
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| Rescue Abandoned/Neglected Dog | 6/6/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Rev. Abbott: Please indulge me the background to this dog so you can adequately assess how to move ...
A: The garage should be just fine. Make sure there's no exposure to chemicals, oil, antifreeze, etc.. ...
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| Rescue Abandoned/Neglected Dog | 6/6/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Rev. Abbott: Please indulge me the background to this dog so you can adequately assess how to move ...
A: Alice, you may be the miracle this old girl needs and I hope you succeed. I have to advise ...
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| rescue dog behavior problem | 6/3/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Two months ago, I adopted Jake, an 8 year old border collie. In many ways, he is a great dog, and I ...
A: Sometimes a course of medication to start him over when dealing with these things is necessary. ...
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| Blue Fronted Amazon | 5/31/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Yesterday a young couple gave us this bird they had taken from a home that was abusive, they had a ...
A: It would be a very good idea to only let the kids gently talk to him and keep their hands in their ...
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| Blue Fronted Amazon | 5/30/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Yesterday a young couple gave us this bird they had taken from a home that was abusive, they had a ...
A: I'm glad you recovered this bird from that less than pleasant situation. One of my most successful ...
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| separation anxiety, etc | 5/21/2008 | Sheila T. |
Q: we just adopted a puppy mill rescue Bichon (age 2?). She has been abused and has only 3 legs. ...
A: Kim and congratulations on your decision to help a puppy mill rescue! It would be a lot easier for ...
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| mastiff | 5/19/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My finace and I just adopted a year old mastiff (neapolitan mixed) from a shelter. She is very ...
A: Firstly, she shouldn't be left alone on a full stomach. If you are feeding her before work, stop ...
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| Bad weather and showing dogs to potential adopters | 5/16/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I'd like to know if showing two dogs to a potential adopter interested in meeting them (and adopting ...
A: I've not read any studies relating to the effects of lack of sunlight and canines (or any other ...
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| i just dont know what to do | 5/13/2008 | Nicole |
Q: i need help i have a 9 month old dog i had him since he was 8 weeks old i love this dog very but i ...
A: Caroline, I truthfully don't have a good solution for you. I don't know of any rescues that would ...
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| Rescued Parakeet | 5/6/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: i recently(2 days ago) rescued a young white parakeet from a friend who could not properly care for ...
A: What a good job you did! And you have excellent instincts about care. Now it's a matter of time ...
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| Enquiry | 5/3/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: How can I be part of Animal Rescue when I am old enough? Can I have it as a job? Currently 17 years ...
A: You can start right now by volunteering at any local shelter in your area. This is wonderful ...
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| Animal Cop (detective) | 4/27/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Can you please advise how I become an Animal Cop - I want to rescue animals, thank you. Best ...
A: Some of them are trained as regular police officers with extended training in animal control. ...
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| Fundraising Question | 4/23/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: I wanted to know if you would know if I need a permit to start a fund raiser for the animal shelters ...
A: You're right that this is a tricky endeavor. What you need to do is get the backing of the ...
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| Extremely Fearful Dog | 4/20/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Rev. Abbott; My son (28 yrs) adopted a Lab/Boxer mix from Pet Rescue in Sept.'07. He knew she had ...
A: I'm so pleased to hear that you and your son are willing to invest the time and effort to make this ...
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| Finiky eater | 4/19/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My husband and I recently rescued a little stray dog, Chihuahua /terrier mix. The vet thinks that ...
A: I'm afraid your going to have to buck up and be more stern. :) It's hard to watch a dog not eat, I ...
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| dog rescue | 4/13/2008 | Sheila T. |
Q: How long does it take to get rid of fleas on a dog? Why is our newly rescued dog so quiet - she has ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to rescue. You will be rewarded for that I'm sure! To answer your ...
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| dog rescue | 4/13/2008 | Cathy Johnson |
Q: What is the best remedy for these? I have four cats at home and want to make sure our home does not ...
A: The best treatment for fleas and ticks is something called Frontline Plus. It is a liquid ...
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| dog rescue | 4/13/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I just rescued a stray dog. I already see that she has fleas and ticks. What is the best way to ...
A: I, personally, would take her to the vet and get some frontline or advantage...if you can't afford ...
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| separation anxiety? | 3/25/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have asked you a few questions in the past about my dog, Hunter. And I was wondering if you could ...
A: Congratulations on reaching Hunter's teenage years! ;) The easiest way to explain his ...
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| were i can volenteer | 3/16/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: I am 13 going on 14,I love animals, but i can't find a place that will let me help them take care of ...
A: Here's where you'll find a list of needs in your area, but keep in mind that your age is a bit ...
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| shelter dog is scared - defer vet visit? | 3/15/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: We adopted a very large male dog who has spent virtually all his 2 years at a shelter. He is scared ...
A: Keep a video too if you can! I'm so happy to have a follow up like this. He's coming along and ...
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| shelter dog is scared - defer vet visit? | 3/14/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: We adopted a very large male dog who has spent virtually all his 2 years at a shelter. He is scared ...
A: Congratulations on adopting a needy fellow like this. Two years at a shelter is awful, but at least ...
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| How to rescue a dog | 2/17/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: Hoe do you go about being listed as a dog rescue. In my area the local shelters have mostly med. to ...
A: It's that sort of passion for making a difference that actually makes the difference. To start ...
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| lab eating gross things!!! | 2/16/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have asked you several questions in the past about my 9 month old lab, Hunter...and you really ...
A: How are you and Hunter doing? :) No worries about the gross questions. If you ever visited our ...
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| fostering a puppy | 2/7/2008 | Nicole |
Q: my boyfriend and I will be fostering a puppy for the next week or so and we just wanted to get some ...
A: ) Yes, you probably over-reacted, lol, no worries, though, it's common if you're not used to it. I ...
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| fostering a puppy | 2/7/2008 | Nicole |
Q: my boyfriend and I will be fostering a puppy for the next week or so and we just wanted to get some ...
A: Is this where I say 'told you so'? lol ;) Nothing abnormal occurred. How else do you think I was ...
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| New rescue dog | 1/30/2008 | Sheila T. |
Q: I am collecting my little rescue dog on Saturday from my local rescue centre. I haven't had a rescue ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to give a rescue doggie a home! You did not mention whether you ...
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| fostering a puppy | 1/24/2008 | Nicole |
Q: my boyfriend and I will be fostering a puppy for the next week or so and we just wanted to get some ...
A: If you can introduce them on neutral territory, that would be great. If not, at least introduce ...
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| fostering a puppy | 1/24/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: my boyfriend and I will be fostering a puppy for the next week or so and we just wanted to get some ...
A: Start by respecting their space by feeding at opposite ends of the room in their own bowls is one ...
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| Was my dog misdiagnosed? | 1/12/2008 | Cathy Johnson |
Q: I noticed that my dog hadn't eaten all day and that she had been sleeping alot. That night she was ...
A: This is a question that a trained vet should answer. That said, I do not it is possible to ...
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| drinking too much water? | 1/11/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: My boyfriend and I rescued our black lab mix, Hunter last June. He is 8 months old now and getting ...
A: We would hope that our vets would pay enough attention to notice things like this, but until you ...
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| drinking too much water? | 1/11/2008 | Reverend S. Abbott |
Q: My boyfriend and I rescued our black lab mix, Hunter last June. He is 8 months old now and getting ...
A: The symptoms you describe are often associated with Cushing's Disease and/or Diabetes; however, your ...
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| health of adopted dog | 1/4/2008 | Nicole |
Q: This last Saturday we adopted a 9 month old unaltered Havanese puppy from a reputable shelter. He ...
A: You DID fail to mention those things. :) Lethargy and vomitting aren't good signs. Are you ...
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| health of adopted dog | 1/4/2008 | Nicole |
Q: This last Saturday we adopted a 9 month old unaltered Havanese puppy from a reputable shelter. He ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your guy is ill. I'm sure it's heartwrenching for your family. You made a point ...
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