Share-A-Pet Organization Inc. 501c3 http://shareapet.org Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:54:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Founders Sachin and Tenzin Mayi http://shareapet.org/2012/02/founders-sachin-and-tenzin-mayi/ http://shareapet.org/2012/02/founders-sachin-and-tenzin-mayi/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:10:31 +0000 Sachin Mayi http://shareapet.org/?p=2716 Tenzin and I are proud to introduce you to our family of unconditional givers of love. It is because of our dedicated family that we are able to offer you a Share-A-Pet experience that will change your life and the lives of the people you serve and support. We cannot express enough the benefits of a life of service to others. We invite you to join our family and to join our journey, our mission. Don't delay. Life is short. Start making a difference today. You will feel great. Ask any of our furry friends. Not all Angels have wings... Some have fur! Sachin and Tenzin Mayi Share-A-Pet Founders  .]]>
Tenzin and I are proud to introduce you to our family of unconditional givers of love. It is because of our dedicated family that we are able to offer you a Share-A-Pet experience that will change your life and the lives of the people you serve and support. We cannot express enough the benefits of a life of service to others. We invite you to join our family and to join our journey, our mission. Don’t delay. Life is short. Start making a difference today. You will feel great. Ask any of our furry friends. Not all Angels have wings… Some have fur!

Sachin and Tenzin Mayi
Share-A-Pet Founders 

]]> http://shareapet.org/2012/02/founders-sachin-and-tenzin-mayi/feed/ 0 Hot Weather Concerns – Heat Stroke in dogs http://shareapet.org/2011/08/hot-weather-concerns-heat-stroke-in-dogs/ http://shareapet.org/2011/08/hot-weather-concerns-heat-stroke-in-dogs/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:57:26 +0000 Dr. Sharon Glass http://shareapet.org/?p=1973 summer temperatures are much too hot for our four legged companions. Dogs cannot regulate their body temperature well when the thermometer registers above 80 degrees much less temps in the 90's. In the summer heat a dog should never be left outside where the is no shade or cold water available and should have longer walks only early in the morning and after sunset in the evening. Mid-day walks should be brief opportunities for a pet to relieve themselves and never should a dog exercise under the summer sun. Humans have better adapted physiology for handling summer heat. After all we don't wear fur coats! Dogs are loyal companions and will try to keep up with their masters to the point of exhaustion and collapse. I have seen many a dog come to our hospital as a serious life threatening emergency because their owner took them on a run or walk expecting them to have the same degree of stamina. Too often they die. Once a dog's temperature starts to go up from heat exhaustion / heat stroke it can escalate and cause death within 30 minutes. The warning signs are brief and it may be too late once they start. .]]> We are all suffering through the ‘dog days of summer’.  Interesting phrase and good to remember.  The summer temperatures are much too hot for our four legged companions.  Dogs cannot regulate their body temperature well when the thermometer registers above 80 degrees much less temps in the 90′s.  In the summer heat a dog should never be left outside where the is no shade or cold water available and should  have longer walks only early in the morning  and after sunset in the evening.  Mid-day walks should be brief opportunities for a pet to relieve themselves and never should a dog exercise under the summer sun.  Humans have better adapted physiology for handling summer heat. After all we don’t wear fur coats!  Dogs are loyal  companions and will try to keep up with their masters to the point of exhaustion and collapse.  I have seen many a dog come to our hospital as  a  serious life threatening emergency because their owner took them on a run or walk expecting them to have the same degree of stamina. Too often they die.  Once a dog’s temperature starts to go up from heat exhaustion / heat stroke it can escalate and cause death within 30 minutes.  The warning signs are brief and it may be too late once they start.

1. Excessive panting.

2. Bright red gums.

3. Fatigue.

4. Dizziness.

5. Collapse.

What should you do if this happens?

1. Immediately cool and saturate  your dog’s entire body and paws with a lot of cold water.  If you  are in a neighborhood look for a garden hose.  If you are home put your dog in the tub with the cold shower running and use ice especially on the wrists, groin,  paws and neck.

2. Call your Veterinarian and alert them of the situation and follow their advice.

Prevention:

1. Walk / exercise as recommended.  Early in the morning, a quick mid-day  then a walk after sunset, .

2.  Take a bottle of ice cold water with you when you exercise to have available for a dog in need.

The information provided are only general guidelines presented by a licensed Veterinarian in South Florida.  You should consult your Veterinarian for more specific information and advice regarding this topic as it occurs in your geographic location.

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]]> http://shareapet.org/2011/08/test-post/feed/ 0 Welcome To Share-A-Pet http://shareapet.org/2011/01/share-a-pet/ http://shareapet.org/2011/01/share-a-pet/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:21:23 +0000 admin http://shareapet.org/sap2011//?p=1 Therapy Obedience Professionals provide the best therapy. We believe that every child deserves a Pawsitive Reading experience. We understand the value of Pet-Assisted Therapy in daily life. We believe that if we work together we can create Paws of Progress for everyone. We work as a Family to share love and improve lives. With your help, we can turn institutions into homes. We can transform barren walls into living, moving, loving environments. We believe that everyone benefits when you decide to make a difference – share your time, share your love, Share-A-Pet. .]]> Pet-Assisted Therapy is a profoundly healing experience and Share-A-Pet exists to raise awareness to this by providing training, support and direct service to people in need.

Share-A-Pet is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing happiness and improving the lives of individuals confined to hospitals, nursing homes and children’s centers by providing pet-assisted therapy. Our certified and insured team of volunteers regularly visit facilities providing unconditional love only a pet can give.

We believe that Therapy Obedience Professionals provide the best therapy.

We believe that every child deserves a Pawsitive Reading experience.

We understand the value of Pet-Assisted Therapy in daily life.

We believe that if we work together we can create Paws of Progress for everyone.

We work as a Family to share love and improve lives.

With your help, we can turn institutions into homes. We can transform barren walls into living, moving, loving environments. We believe that everyone benefits when you decide to make a difference – share your time, share your love, Share-A-Pet.

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