I was at a birthday party for a dear friend last night, and the topic of conversation turned to pets. We were all showing off pictures of our “fur children” on our phones, be they recent or memories from years past. One woman told us that she has two dogs now, but when they passedRead more
By Heather Juliao As one of the largest no-kill shelters in South Florida, Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) relies on support from the community through fostering. With its mission of being devoted to the lives of all animals, APR cares for medical fosters. Medical fosters are pets that are in need of a home that canRead more
APR ALUMNI PARTY HOWDY HUGS & COWBOY KISSES SOME OF OUR SEPTEMBER ADOPTIONSRead more
– CLEAR THE SHELTERS 2019 – FUR-EVER LOVE – A-P-R AROUND TOWN –Read more
Here are some interesting facts about dogs that you may or may not know. Even small quantities of grapes and raisins can cause renal failure in dogs. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, cooked onions, or anything with caffeine can also be very harmful. Ancient Egyptians revered their dogs. When their pet dog died, the owner would shaveRead more
IS YOUR CAT AT RISK? An extremely contagious feline virus is spreading through Broward County and it could put unvaccinated kittens and cats at risk. WHAT IS IT? The virus Feline Panleukopenia (FP), known as Pan Leuk, comes from the feline parvovirus, and can be transmitted to your cat by other cats or humans. TheRead more
When I was reminded that my column for the APR Newsletter was due, I had another of my not-uncommon panic attacks. What can I come up with this month that’s informative, educational, and most importantly, new? While contemplating my case of writer’s block, I lamented aloud, “Oh, patron saints of brain-dead writers, please help meRead more
A-P-R’S JULY HEROES INCLUDE ADRIAN AND HIS LEMONADE STAND DONATIONS, WATER CRISIS WATER DONORS AND FIREFIGHTERS TO KITTY’S RESCUE A-P-R’S FIRST ANNUAL KITTY CAVALCADE PLEASE DON’T SAY THAT EVERYONE DOES NOT PITCH IN TO CLEAN THE SHELTER. https://www.facebook.com/AbandonedPetRescue/videos/427937584463649/Read more
Ask anyone who owns a dog or a cat, and they will likely agree that nothing brings more color or life to one’s home than a pet. I can attest that my APR alumnus, Milo, is the primary source of exuberance in our household. So, naturally, I jumped at the chance to register when IRead more
Few things in life are certain, especially when it comes to cats. They’re cute and lovable, but also fiercely independent and prone to behaving in mysterious ways, sometimes even downright odd. But one thing’s for sure: cats love to rub on things, including people. It seems weird; after all, humans don’t feel the need toRead more
