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Dog of the Month
Hi my name is Oliver! And my Mom & Dad bring me to FDC for daycare
several times a week. I totally DIG IT HERE! If you come, I will share
the tennis ball with you - I promise!
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HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
SHOUT
OUTS
April:
Cody Savvides, Vail Peter, Ajax Garner, Ziggy Merkel, Nikki Anzalone
First Aid & CPR
Want to learn dog first aid &
CPR? Just in case an emergency comes up, FDC can help - we will be
partnering up with Sun States Animal Blood Bank to form a class soon.
Quote
of the Month:
"No matter
how little money & how few possessions you own, having a dog makes
your rich." -Louis Sabin
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Upcoming Events
● 4th Annual FHS Fashion Show Come
out with FDC at noon on Saturday, April 13th at the Deerfield Beach
Hilton! There will be children's fashions, canine couture, silent
auction, raffle and prizes.
● Walk for Wildlife 2008
Join FDC @ Quiet Waters Park - Saturday, April
19th starting at 11am. Jeff Corwin leads the walk this year!
Visit Our Website for More Events!
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Book a Day Today!
Call for Information
954-360-2871,
or Visit Our Website
to complete the application!
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| Hi Everyone -
Do you know anyone with a dog? Well, here at FDC in Deerfield Beach, we LOVE referrals
(and since the dogs can't talk - b/c if they could they would tell you
how much they dig it here!) we are asking for you to pass the word on
to your dog friends! If they want to come and check us out - it's FREE
and just seeing their happy (and very tired) dog at the end of the day
they will know the dogs dig it here! Also - if they become clients -YOU get a FREE STAY for your own dog. No more feeling guilty because
you don't have that "extra time" to spend with your dog - we can help! Call us at 954-360-2871, stop by, or check out our website to find out more of
what we are all about! |
Biscuits are "Old School". So, Why Not Try Something "New
& Different"?
Want to add some color to your dog's life? Instead of boring,
run-of-the-mill treats, try fruits and veggies to enhance their diet.
Some of the
healthiest produce choices for your dog:
Apples - Contain lots of antioxidants, and the pectin in the
apple skins helps prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria.
Avocados -
A great source of vitamin A and potassium.
Bananas -
A good source of potassium.
Blueberries -
Helps prevent urinary tract infections and are full of antioxidants.
Broccoli -
As well as having more nutrients than any other vegetable, broccoli is
also a cancer-fighting veggie!
Cantaloupe -
Rich in beta-carotene, no pesticide residues, and not a fruit known to
cause allergies!
Carrots -
Good for the skin and eyes, and helps with digestion.
Green Beans
- Great for the heart.
Papayas -
Also good for the heart and supports digestion.
Pumpkin -
High in fiber and a source of bio-available carotenoids.
Sweet Potatoes
- Rich in beta-carotene and fiber and promotes a healthy
gastrointestinal tract.
Watermelon -
Has 40% more lycopene than tomatoes.
Cranberries -
Aids in the prevention of UTI's.
Fruits and
veggies you may want to avoid:
Onions -
Some dogs may have a severe reaction to the onion-induced oxidation of
canine red blood cells, while a super-sensitive dog could develop
Heinz-body anemia.
Grapes &
Raisins - Known to lead to acute renal failure.
Spinach -
Interferes with calcium absorption.
Also, any vegetable from the nightshade family, (eggplant, peppers, and
tomatoes), can aggravate many inflammatory conditions, especially dogs
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Does Your Dog Have a JOB?
The phrase
"working dog" may bring to mind a seeing eye dog, or maybe even a drug
dog. But did you know that there are lots of different "working dogs"
out there? Here are just a few:
"Therapy Dogs" - Nursing homes, hospitals, and
retirement homes are just a few of the places these dogs visit. A
therapy dog is trained to provide affection and comfort and helps in
relieving stress, lowering blood pressure, and most importantly,
raising spirits! More recently, therapy dogs have been enlisted to help
kids overcome speech and emotional disorders. www.therapydogs.com
"Comfort Dogs"
- Much like therapy dogs, comfort dogs are trained and certified to
provide emotional support. But instead of working in nursing homes and
hospitals, these dogs are specifically trained to offer to comfort and
support to people who have been affected by tragedy and crisis, such as
school shootings or natural disasters. www.animalassistedcrisisresponse.org
"Service Dogs"
- As well as being trained to assist deaf and blind people, service
dogs help with all types of disabilities. Some are trained to pull
wheelchairs, open or close doors, aid in the balance or walking of the
owner and some are even trained to alert 911 in case of seizures!
Others work with mental health patients and people with autism. www.K94life.org
The FBI also employs canines as trusted partners. From bomb sniffing to
search and rescue, dogs can be found working in all different fields
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Community News - taken from
Parkpaws E-News
SoFla ANIMAL SHELTERS PARTNER TO PROMOTE
SPAY WEEK SOUTH FLORIDA
In an effort to help control the pet overpopulation problem in South
Florida, eight local shelters will offer spay/neuter programs during
April 1st - April 8th.
The South Florida Animal Welfare Association is working to encourage
pet owners to have their pets spayed or neutered. While puppies and
kittens are cute, the fact is there are simply too many unwanted pets
and not enough homes.
In fiscal year 2007, the eight shelters participating in this effort
received nearly 105,000 animals that were either surrendered or stray.
A staggering number that pet owners have the ability to help reduce.
Spaying or neutering is a relatively easy procedure that helps reduce
the number of unwanted pets and helps protect pets from health issues
that may develop later in life.
Here are some
simple facts:
-An un-neutered male dog can detect an un-spayed female dog in heat up
to 3½ miles away. As a result more than 80% of dogs hit by cars are
un-neutered males. Neutering dogs makes them less likely to roam.
-Altering greatly reduces or eliminates the desire to spray or mark
territory.
-A dog that is neutered is less likely to fight with other animals.
-Spaying and neutering reduces the chance of testicular and ovarian cancer.
-Spaying and neutering can make dogs less likely to bite.
-Spaying and neutering helps dogs live longer, healthier lives.
Participating shelters: Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Humane
Society of Vero Beach, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Humane Society
of Broward County, Miami-Dade Animal Services, Humane Society of
Greater Miami/Adopt-A-Pet and Key Largo Animal Shelter. The Broward County Animal Care
and Regulation Division will participate through the SPOT program,
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Interested
in FDC?
Register your dog online today
and save $15!
Family Dog Central will waive the application fee for any dog who
completes our application online. Click here to get started!
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FDC Bath Special -
Just $15
Includes Nail Trimming!
Call to schedule your dog's
appointment today 954-360-2871
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