Animal Welfare League

3519 Drance St.

Port Charlotte, FL 33980

(941) 625-6720

www.awlshelter.org

Adoption hours: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Sunday - Saturday

Open for volunteers & staff

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday - Saturday

Member of the United Stated Humane

Society

AWL Pets

Animal Welfare

League of Charlotte County

If you would like to make a donation to

our shelter, please visit our website at:

http://www.awlshelter.org/contribute/gen

eral-fund/

Attention volunteers, we are missing two

AWL banners. If you have volunteered for

any off-site event within the last 4

months, can you please check your

vehicle to see if it was overlooked? We

have been looking high and low with no

success.

Volunteers

July 16 - 22

Sunday, July 16

Books & More at the Sun Flea Market, 8505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, July 17

Pet Therapy at Sterling House, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Educare Learning Center, 3028 Caring Way, Port Charlotte, 9:30-10:30 a.m. We will be teaching the humane treatment of animals.

Future Events

The AWL 2018 Calendar Contest has begun! We have just one category this year, which is: Pets. Photos of pets of all types are welcome. To register and enter a photo(s) for $5.00 each, please go to:

Tuesday, July 18

Pet Therapy at Royal Palms, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Wednesday, July 19

Pet Therapy at Harborview, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Thursday, July 20

Pet Therapy at Brookdale & Consulate House, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Live at 5 in downtown Punta Gorda from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. where we will have an AWL information table featuring our Hurricane Preparedness for Pets display.

Friday, July 21

http://www.gogophotocontest.com/animalwelfareleague So far, we have 19 wonderful photos entered into the contest. Have you entered a pet photo yet? What is that you say, you do not have a pet? No problem, you can enter a pet photo from the shelter's website http://www.awlshelter.org. To date we have raised over $800.00 Voting for your favorite photo is easy: $1.00 = 1 vote, and you can vote as often as you like using a credit or debit card. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to vote for your pet photo to increase your chances to will the prize package described below. The photo with the most votes will be featured on the cover of our calendar and receive a gift basket described below . The next 12 photos with the most votes will be featured above the January - December calendars (1 per month). This year we added 2 new features to the photo contest: Reserve a Calendar Day: For a $10.00 donation per photo, reserve a day to honor your pet. This can be for your pet's adoption anniversary, birthday, loved

Books & More at the Sun Flea Market, 8505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pet Therapy at Jacobson's, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Saturday, July 22

Books & More at the Sun Flea Market, 8505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Community Service Orientation in the shelter's conference room at 10:30 a.m.

one's birthday, memorial, or any special day! Your pet's photo will appear on the day of your choice. Just choose your favorite photo and then choose the day and pay! First-come, first-served. Once a date has been reserved, it will no longer be available for additional photos. Photo Feature: For a $25.00 donation per photo, you can have your pet's photo(s) featured above the January - December monthly calendars. There is a 24-photo limit for this feature (2 photos per month), and the offer is on a first-come, first-served basis. We will be sending updates about the reserved dates on a weekly basis, and the links for these options are on the main contest page. Prizes: We are putting together a prize package that is currently valued at $200.00 and still growing. As we get more items to add we will be updating the information at gogophotocontest.com, our weekly newsletter, and email blasts. Currently we have a $100.00 gift certificate from John Bass Photography, and a cat and dog gift basket valued at $100.00 each and awarded depending on which type of animal wins. Additional information is available at:

Volunteer Orientation in the shelter's conference room at 11:45 a.m.

Basic Dog Walker Training in the shelter's conference room at 1:15 p.m.

PetCo, 1808 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We will have an AWL information table, dogs, and a volunteer to showcase our cats.

July 23 - 29

Sunday, July 23

http://www.gogophotocontest.com/animalwelfareleague Saturday, July 22

PetCo National Pet Foster Care Event, 1808 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (two shifts: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.) We will need 2 volunteers to work an AWL information table featuring our hurricane preparedness display and hand out our hurricane preparedness flyers as well as foster care applications. We will also need 2 volunteers to help showcase our cats, and 2 dog walkers to take 1 dog each for each shift. Per PetCo we can take donations of wish list items only, & no monetary donations. Volunteers who are also foster parents are

Books & More at the Sun Flea Market, 8505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, July 24

Pet Therapy at Village Place, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Tuesday, July 25

Pet Therapy at The Palms, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Wednesday, July 26

Thursday, July 27

Pet Therapy at Village Place & Vick Manor, contact Kat Stamis if interested (941) 889-7296

Friday, July 28

Books & More at the Sun Flea Market, 8505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 29

encouraged to participate in this event so you can provide first-hand knowledge of what it is like to foster a shelter pet.

Sunday, September 24

Volunteer Appreciation Party at the shelter from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Volunteers need to RSVP for the party no later than Saturday, September 16 at 3:00 p.m. so we have an idea of how many people to plan for. Volunteers will have the chance to nominate & vote for each other as volunteer of the year in all aspects of the shelter such as cats, dogs, laundry, fundraising, Pet Therapy, etc. More formation about this as we get closer to the party.

Sunday, October 8

Books & More at the Sun Flea Market, 8505 Paulson Drive, Port Charlotte, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ongoing Dog Walker Training at 10:00 a.m. in the shelter's conference room. It is mandatory that all dog walkers attend at least one meeting to maintain dog walker status.

Featured Dog of the Week: Luna

Animal ID 35423132

Species Dog

Breed Cur, Black-Mouth/Mix

Age 1 year

Gender Female

Saturday, October 28

Fall Extravaganza at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, 2333 El Jobean, Port Charlotte from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We will have an AWL information & merchandise table and dogs at this event. Volunteers with children

Size Large

Color Brown

Spayed/Neutered Yes

Declawed No

Housetrained Unknown

Location Adoption Center

Intake Date 5/19/2017

ARN 0455-D17

Stage Available

Cat Scooting: What it Means

and What to Do

By Geoff Williams If you have ever tried to explain the concept of cat scooting to your friends, you probably quickly realized that there is no graceful way to put it. If your cat is scooting, your cat's butt is dragging along the carpet or ground. Scooting or butt dragging is a problem far more common among dog owners, but it does occasionally happen to cats. And while it may look funny or strange, cat scooting could signal a medical problem that needs to be addressed.

are recommended to staff the table for this event. We will send extra volunteers so they can take turns enjoying the festival.

Saturday, November 18 Canine Christmas Festival, 5718 21st St., Bradenton from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This event is unique because we will not be handing out shelter literature. Instead we will be selling items from the shelter's gift shop to be Christmas gifts for pets. We are also looking at offering free gift wrapping with any purchase. We will need 3 - 4 volunteers for this event. Because the event is in Bradenton, volunteers are encouraged to car pool. We can park one vehicle behind

Why do Cats Scoot? "Scooting is normally associated with pruritus of the posterior end," says Jim Lowe, a technical services veterinarian with Tomlyn, a company that makes pet healthcare products. Pruritus is a medical term for severe itching of the skin. While it's fairly rare, this can happen to any cat-there is no particular breed that experiences it more than another. And the reasons your cat's bottom is itching, Lowe says, might be due to a number of factors, including parasites, impacted anal glandsand allergies.

our tent at the event & additional parking will be available. There will also be a doggy fashion show at the event.

Featured Cat of the Week: Wallace

Animal ID 35291008

Species Cat

Breed Domestic Shorthair/Mix

Age 1 year

Gender Male

Size Small

Color Orange/White

Spayed/Neutered Yes

Declawed No

Housetrained Unknown

Location Adoption Center

Intake Date 5/5/2017

ARN 0468-C17

Stage Available

When Dogs Bite: Are You 'Asking for It?

by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang When my son was seven, each child in the class was asked to draw an animal as part of a story. Being a child of my blood, he of

Cat Scooting and Parasites If your cat is dragging its bottom on the carpet, there's a chance your cat has worms. Parasitic worms, such as tapeworms, can cause irritation to the posterior area. And while you may check your cat's stool for worms, you may not be able to see them. "Just because the owner doesn't see the worms doesn't mean that they aren't there," says Dr. Carol Osborne, who owns the Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center and Pet Clinic in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Most worms only become visible in the stool after deworming, and

course drew a dog. The little boy who sat next to him started crying. "Not a DOOOOG!" he yelled. "I hate dogs! They always bite me! Every single one!" As I looked at him in horror, a couple of other kids nodded their agreement. "More than one dog bit you?" I asked. "Yes!" he insisted. "They all do!"

So there are two possibilities here: One, this is a little kid who just has terrible luck. After all, I've been working in the field every day with dogs longer than he's been alive and I've never had a serious bite. The other more likely possibility, which his parents would probably protest mightily, is this: The kid was asking for it. He may not have KNOWN he was asking for it, and in all likelihood if the child had been educated as to what he was doing he might have been able to avoid his traumatic events. And that is why Dog Bite Awareness Week, which happens every third week of May, is so important. The statistics are sobering: 4.5 million dog bites a year in the United States, almost a million of which require medical attention.

sometimes not even then. And if you do see worms, your cat is likely experiencing discomfort, Osborne says. In other words, get your cat to a vet immediately. Cat Scooting and Impacted Anal Sacs All cats have anal sacs located near the opening of the anus. Inside those sacs is a dark, smelly and slightly oily liquid. "The anal sacs typically release their contents when a cat defecates," says Laura Pletz, a St. Charles, Missouri-based veterinarian. But when the sacs get clogged, they are considered impacted. That means the sacs don't express when your cat goes to the bathroom, and the area becomes irritated, potentially causing your cat to scoot. In severe cases, a cat's anal sacs can become infected, which is even more painful.

Children represent a disproportionate number of dog bites. Although the rare random dog mauling can happen and is a terrifying occurrence, by and large most dog bites occur with familiar dogs during everyday activities. Why is all of this so important? Because most of those bites are preventable. Children do not know they are interacting in an unsafe and threatening manner, and dogs don't know what to do when a child is ignoring all the warning signs they are trying to send out. That leaves it up to the adults to maintain control of the situation, which happens less often than I'd like. One need look no further than Pinterest to see the evidence: hundreds of "cute dog and baby pictures" featuring a child sticking their head right next to a dog that is indicating all the hallmarks of a stressed animal: Pulling or looking away from child Crescent shape of the white of the eye indicating distress Ears pulled back Yawning Licking lips Tail low Children don't know any better. It's up to parents and dog owners to teach them these warning signs and the basics of safe dog interaction: Always ask and receive permission from a dog owner before approaching a strange dog.

Cat Scooting and Allergies If you see your cat dragging his or her bottom, there may be something in or around your home affecting the feline. "Environmental allergies are caused by many things, such as dust mites, grasses, molds or fleas," Pletz says. The problem may also be due to whatever you're feeding your cat. "Food allergies are typically an allergy to a particular protein source, such as chicken or beef," Pletz says.

Pletz says that there are medical therapies that can help with scooting caused by environmental allergies, but if there is a food allergy contributing, your veterinarian will likely be putting your cat on a new diet.

Allow the dog to approach you; if they aren't interested, do not force the interaction. Pet on the shoulder, not the head. Talk calmly, avoiding yelling or jumping around that makes a nervous dog more aroused. Never put your face near a strange dog's face. There are many more tips and tools for teaching kids (and adults!) to be safer around dogs, but those are the basics that anyone, whether or not they own a dog, should know. I'm willing to bet my son's classmate was doing at least some of these on a regular basis to provoke multiple aggressions and never knew it. Although many people who are bit say "It came out of nowhere! We never saw it coming!" video of dog bites often shows otherwise. Multiple instances available on YouTube of dogs biting reporters happen when both the handler and the news reporter ignore clear warning signs that the dog is upset. Dog bites are dangerous, painful, and traumatic. They result in many otherwise wonderful pets going to shelters or getting euthanized. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, make a vow to review some of the excellent resources out there and share with the people you know. We all play a role in keeping dogs and people safe! Source: http://www.petmd.com/blogs/ thedailyvet/jvogelsang/2015/may/when-dogs -bite-were-you-asking-it-32758

What You Should Do if You See Your Cat Scooting Your cat scooting action plan is pretty simple-if you don't want to rush to the vet, start by taking a close look underneath your cat's tail. Maybe there are some dried feces or another irritant there that is causing your cat to scoot. If so, simply wash gently underneath your cat's tail and monitor his or her behavior to watch for scooting. But if you don't see an obvious culprit for your cat's scooting, then contact your vet and get your pet checked out. Your vet may be able to express your cat's anal sacs, check for problem-causing parasites, recommend a different diet or prescribe antibiotics or anti-itch medications.

Source: http://www.petmd.com/care/cat-scooting

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