Deaf Awareness Week
September 21 – 28 is Deaf Awareness Week, and we want to increase the awareness of deaf pets. With a little extra work, you can form an amazing bond with a deaf animal.

Did You Know?
Many deaf dogs are white. Pigment cells "that color the fur and skin in non-white dogs convert sound waves into electrical impulses that nerves then carry to the brain. When the ear lacks pigment cells, the nerve endings atrophy and die. As a result, sound waves entering the ear go no farther, and the dog cannot hear."
Source: The Adopted Dog Bible

Febreze
Win a Trip
Febreze sends pet odors packing -- and now Febreze and Petfinder want to send YOU and YOUR PET packing! Enter by Oct. 13 to win a free trip to Miami for two people (and one pet), including airfare, a stay at a pet-friendly hotel and more.
http://www.petfinder.com/contest/febreze

Top 10 Cool Dog Tricks
Zak George, the host of Animal Planet’s upcoming series SUPERFETCH, gives a preview of his trick-training skills in "Top 10 Super Cool Dog Tricks." SUPERFETCH premieres Saturday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m.

  1. ASPCA Locates Dog Attacker Through Facebook
On September 11, ASPCA Special Agents arrested a Queens man for allegedly slamming a 4 1/2-pound Yorkshire Terrier to the ground, shattering one of her legs. The tiny canine was treated by ASPCA vets, while resourceful Agents tracked the suspect down through Facebook. Read more about the case... 
http://www.aspca.org/news/national/09-18-09.html#1

 2. ASPCA Happy Tails: Stray Cat Strut
Found injured and frightened on a Bronx, NY, street, little Poppy Seed never lost his charm. He’s now basking in the affections of his love-struck adopter. 
http://www.aspca.org/news/national/09-18-09.html#2

 3. Tiger Ranch Raid Update: Rescued Cats Now Up for Adoption!
Nearly 250 cats—seized in one of the largest anti-cruelty raids of recent times—are on the lookout for new forever homes.
http://www.aspca.org/news/national/09-18-09.html#3

 4. Protect Your Horse When Disaster Strikes
Natural and human-made disasters can hit without warning. Are you prepared to take care of your horse if tragedy strikes?
http://www.aspca.org/news/national/09-18-09.html#4

*DOG TIP*

Each year, more than 4 million people, mostly children, are victims of dog bites. Many dog bites can be prevented through responsible dog ownership. The three most important things a dog owner can do to enhance safety in puplic is to train their dog, socialize their dog and have their dog spayed or neutered.

*CAT TIP*

Whether you use a ceramic, glass, stainless-steel or plastic bowl, make sure it is wider than your cat’s whiskers. Cats don't like narrow bowls and remove food from them to eat off the floor. Thoroughly wash your cat’s food and water bowls daily but avoid bleaches or detergents with citrus or pine smells. They will most likely to distract rather than attract your cat. Remember your cat likes to eat in private.