I find it absolutely alarming and unsettling that in this day and time we still have animal shelters using gas chambers as opposed to humane euthanasia by injection.  What can we do to make this change?  How can we help?  Any ideas, information would be greatly appreciated. 

Mary Bart Houston, Host of PetPoint Community

Thanks to everyone for spreading the word to fellow employees, shelters, rescues and so forth about PetPoint Community.  We have over 2,000 members and growing!  

I encourage all members to get online and start chatting with one another.  Tell us about all the wonderful things your organization is doing for the animals, volunteers, staff, etc.  Empower others through sharing!

Happy Holidays from Mary Bart Houston, Your Host of PetPoint Community!

What to do when your dog gets into the leftovers...  This happened to me not too long ago and with the holidays here it can happen to you.

It was only a minute that I took my eyes off my 13 year old Pit Bull Terrier Bugsy to answer my cell phone when I noticed he had devoured the entire chicken!  Yes, the entire chicken- bones included.  Of course I freaked thinking he's going to die!  I immediately called my veterinarian who told me about a neat trick. 

Take a couple of spoonfuls of hydrogen peroxide and pour it down his throat.  The amount differs on the size of the pet.  My dog is 65 pounds and growing it seems so three spoonfuls did the trick.  After a few minutes he regurgitated the chicken.  It wasn't pretty but he's alive! 

Of course before you do anything always check with your veterinarian. 

Mary Bart Houston- Host of PetPoint Community

Would love to hear your thoughts on the upcoming changes to ShelterCare Insurance.  PetPoint is making every effort to go GREEN!  PetPoint is committed to making the environment a better place.  This is why we're going GREEN on ShelterCare. 

By requesting emails for your pet's insurance coverage allows less paper to be waisted.  Post your comments or send me an email and let's discuss!! 

Mary Bart Houston

Regional Director Shelter Outreach & Host of PetPoint Community

If anyone knows of a good home for this sweetheart please let me or Jan know!  Her owner passed away after being placed in a nursing home but made it her dying wish that Lulu be taken care of. 

Please read Lulu's description below..

Lulu's faithful and loving human suffered a major stroke a couple weeks ago, and was taken to a nursing home where she was to have mended. She didn't mend. We are saddened to report that Jean Lee Fitzell, 81 years of age, and a long time vegan and animal activist passed this past Friday.  
As an elder person, Jean Lee worried about the fate of her animals when her time came.   She once made arrangements with a rescue group/kennel - and prepaid for her dogs transitional care until another home could be found, but the kennel closed and her deposit was never returned.  Sadly, no other plans were ever made.  If Jean knew the fate of her dog was in peril, she would be devastated.
For the past 3 weeks, her beloved dog LULU has been boarded at Hollywood Animal Hospital.  

Lulu is a very pretty 5-year old yellow Lab mix, and full grown at about 50 pounds. She is gentle, gets along with other dogs, (not sure about cats), loveable, good natured, well behaved and even though she is still relatively young, has lived as a loving companion for an ELDER PERSON for the past 4 years.  
Please contact:  gratefulpaws@bellsouth.netor 954-462-8840 after 7pm.
Thanks so much-
 
Jan