To submit a Lost or Found Pet Ad, email us at pets@wxbm.com. Lost and Found notices only please. Be sure to include the animal's color and breed, whether it's male or female, the town or area and most importantly your phone number. We can post pics but only for lost ads. We keep found pet descriptions vague so only the true owner can identify them.

We reply to all lost/found notices. If you don't receive a reply from us within two days, please resend as that means we did not get your email.

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Free Spay or Neuter Surgeries in Escambia County for Pets provided through Grant Program
 

Escambia County Residents may see the details, download forms, and view upcoming dates on the calendar for Application and Verification Station Events throughout Escambia County at www.spayyourpets.org or call (850) 780-3223 and choose option 3.

Santa Rosa County Residents can visit the Santa Rosa Animal Services website or call (850) 983-4680 for information on a Discount Spay Neuter Assistance Program for income eligible residents.
 

Santa Rosa County Animal Services located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton, and Escambia County Animal Shelter at 200 West Fairfield Drive in Pensacola, are asking for donations of newspapers. There are also other items on their "wish list" of needs to continue to care for the animals. For business hours or more information call 983-4680 in Milton or 595-3075 in Pensacola.

JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY
A member of the United Humanitarians
The Junior Humane Society is a non-profit, all volunteer, animal rescue group. For the past 23 years, we have taken in owner released pets so they won't be taken to the pound/animal shelter. All animals waiting for adoption are placed in foster homes. Before placing the animal in a permanent home we provide all necessary vet care, including but not limited to shots, spaying and neutering. Donations are always appreciated. For more information please visit jrhumanesociety.com

NO-KILL SHELTER DESPERATELY NEEDS DONATIONS TO REMAIN OPEN

RUFF, also known as Rescued Unwanted Furry Friends, has been open since 2004 and has adopted out over 2,300 dogs. But since the oil spill, donations have declined drastically. The no-kill shelter is quickly running out of money but currently has about 50 dogs in need of daily food, shelter and ultimately forever homes. All are spayed or neutered, up to date on shots, microchipped and healthy. Your donations are needed now more than ever. For more information on how to help please visit www.911ruff.org. Donated items to the RUFF Thrift Store are also gladly accepted at 127 Miracle Strip Parkway SW in Ft. Walton Beach.


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Animal Rescue Groups

From dogs and cats to birds and other wildlife, here's how to get in touch with Rowe's Orpahange for Cats & Kittens, Hotel for Dogs and Cats and many other rescue groups from around the Gulf Coast. More

People value what they pay for. Pets obtained for free are less likely to be spayed or neutered by their new owners and more likely to be abused or discarded. So-called "Bunchers" gather free pets until they have enough for a trip to a Class B Dealer who is licensed to sell animals for research. If you are trying to find a home for a pet, here's important information you need to know.  More

Local Animal Rescue Group Seeking Volunteers

The Escambia shelter is now only keeping strays for three days before putting them down. In an attempt to save at least some of these cats and dogs, PetComeHome is setting up a rescue program designed to find loving, forever homes for local animals in other parts of the country where adoptable pets are needed. We need the following volunteers:

• People who can research the internet and/or call other rescues to find places where our animals can be taken.

• People who are good at organizing and can schedule animals, foster homes, and transportation together to cut down on confusion.

• People who could foster a cat or dog for a couple of weeks, if necessary, before the transport.

• People who could occasionally ferry animals to some central point (Dallas, St Louis, Memphis, etc.) where perhaps you have relatives and could meet with people from the receiving center.

• People who would cat or dog sit for the transporters.

If you would like to help in this local rescue effort, send an email to rusti99@gmail.com or for more information visit the local PetComeHome website at pensacola.petcomehome.com

Regular meetings are being held the second Thursday of every month at the Downtown Library at the corner of Spring and Garden Streets. All cat and dog lovers are invited to attend.

A local animal lover and rescuer, Barbara Grice has passed away. The Humane Society of Pensacola's Director Liz Ohlhorst told us, "She was an incredible woman. Her dedication to the Humane Society and to ALL animals was amazing. She personally helped so many kitties find their forever homes. She will be missed by so many including the puppies and kitties. And her passing leaves a huge hole in my heart." Her sister Mary has set up a Memorial fund to try and make Barbara's dream of having a spay and neuter clinic in Pensacola a reality. Due to her rapid decline, the fund does not yet have 501(c)3 status and donations are not tax deductible at this time. If that is a concern, please consider making a donation to the Humane Society in Barbara's memory where gifts are tax deductible.

Barbara Grice Memorial Fund
Attention: Rusty Smith
Sun Trust Bank
11 Hoffman Drive
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

Humane Society of Pensacola, Inc
5 North Q Street
Pensacola, FL 32505
Tax ID SC-02477, 59-6002691

Protect Your Pets from Coolant Poisoning

Ethylene glycol is the ingredient that gives antifreeze its sweet, enticing taste, and less than a teaspoon can be life threatening for your pet. Always take these precautions:

• Keep pets inside when flushing your radiator, and never drain it into gutters or onto the ground.

• Fix all radiator leaks, even if no antifreeze is dripping onto the ground. Cats can (and often will) crawl up into car engines to lick drops of antifreeze from leaky radiator caps.

• Store new and used antifreeze in a leakproof container.

• Promptly clean all spills.

• Don't let your cat freely roam in your garage or outdoors. One stroll through a puddle of antifreeze, followed by paw licking, can result in death.

• Buy antifreeze with the bitter-tasting and less toxic propylene glycol instead of the sweet-tasting ethylene glycol. (All brands of antifreeze should be handled with the same precautions listed above.)

If you suspect your dog or cat has ingested antifreeze, get to the vet immediately. Irreversible kidney damage can occur within hours of ingestion. Lethargy, depression, and staggering are a few of the symptoms of ingestion, but some dogs or cats show no symptoms at all.

For more information on manatees, SMC’s Adopt-A-Manatee program, and to sign up for their free E-newsletter visit www.savethemanatee.org

Currently, there are about 3,300 manatees in existence concentrated year round in Florida. They are listed as endangered at the international, national and state levels. Collisions with boats are the largest known cause of manatee deaths. For boaters who plan to boat in Florida ’s waters, visit SMC’s website to get manatee protection tips at www.savethemanatee.org/boatertips.htm

Gulf Coast Residents Urged to Include Animals in Disaster Plans

The failure to plan for your pets’ safety can lead to tragedy. During Hurricane Katrina residents were forced to abandon dogs, cats and other animals by the tens of thousands. Fortunately, you can take simple steps to ensure that your pets will not be left in a dangerous situation.

A  pet disaster kit should include:

• A three-day supply of food and drinking water, as well as bowls, cat litter and a container to be used as a litter box.
• Current photos and descriptions of pets.
• Up-to-date identification, including an additional tag with the phone number of someone out of the area in the event the pet becomes lost.
• Medications, medical records and a first aid kit stored in a waterproof container.
• Sturdy leashes, harnesses and carriers to transport pets safely as well as blankets or towels for bedding and warmth. Carriers should be large enough to comfortably house your pet for several hours or even days.

For more information about disaster preparedness visit www.humanesociety.org/disaster

They’re found waiting on front lawns and locked inside foreclosed homes. Abandoned family pets are the latest victims of the mortgage crisis. Best Friends is busy helping families keep their pets rather than leave them behind or take them to the local shelter.  MORE

  Why Spay or Neuter?

According to the Humane Society of the United States, spaying or neutering is good for your pet, you and the community:

 Spaying or Neutering Is Good for Your Pet

• Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
• Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
• Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
• Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.

Spaying or Neutering Is Good for You

• Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
• Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
• Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, attract unwanted male animals, and also exhibit escape behavior.
• Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
• By altering your pet, it will be less likely to be involved in a bite situation.
• Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.

Spaying and Neutering is Good for the Community

• Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
• Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites and attacks.
• Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
• Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs. 

Jury Duty offers a low cost spay/neuter assistance program. To  find out more please call 850-438-FIXX or  visit www.jury-duty.org
 
A low cost spay/neuter assistance program is also available for income-eligible residents thru Escambia County Animal Control at 595-3075.

DART (Disaster Animal Response Team) members or anyone with experience with animals that would like to volunteer please contact Sheena at clawsandpaws63@yahoo.com for information and meeting dates.

Pet Food Recall Updates

The National Pet Foundation will email an alert to you within an hour each time a new brand of pet food is recalled. There is no charge. If you want to join the 'Recall Update' email list, or add a family member or friend to the list, please visit:

nationalpetfoundation.com/pet-food-recall.html

DOG FOODS ALREADY ON THE LIST:
nationalpetfoundation.com/dog-food-recall-list.html

CAT FOODS ALREADY ON THE LIST
nationalpetfoundation.com/cat-food-recall-list.html