Puppypalooza to be held at Anna Liffey's in New Haven

NEW HAVEN - The Friends of New Haven Animal Shelter will hold Puppypalooza from 5 p.m. to closing June 18, at Anna Liffey’s, 17 Whitney Ave.

The event will include an open mic for dog stories, with music by Ian Biggs, Seth Adam, piper Durant McCurley.

Also, prizes, a vegetarian buffet, cash bar and "puppy punch."  Dogs are welcome.

Tickets are $18 at the door, and $15 in advance.

For tickets, go to the New Haven Animal Shelter, 81 Fournier St., Anna Liffey’s, FNHAS website.


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Fidelco veterinarian shares 'Dos and Don't of canine heat stroke'

In a release, a veterinarian at the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has important safety reminders for dog owners:

Dr. Mary Craig, a Fidelco board member and founder of Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice, below shares the “dos and donts” of canine heat stroke.

Know the signs and risks of heat stroke:
Symptoms include panting, increased heart rate, lethargy, drooling, fever, vomiting and seizures. Heat stroke can cause permanent organ damage and death. Dogs at elevated risk include breeds with shorter noses such as Pugs and Bulldogs; dogs that are overweight or dealing with heart or lung disease; and puppies and senior dogs.

What to DO:

If you suspect your dog is suffering from heat stroke, move him or her to shaded and cool environment, and direct a fan on your dog. Begin to cool the body by placing cool, wet towels over the back of the neck, in the armpits, and in the groin region. You may also wet the ear flaps and paws with cool water. Directing a fan on these wetted areas will help to speed evaporative cooling. Transport to the closest veterinary facility immediately.

What NOT to do:
DO NOT use cold water or ice for cooling.
DO NOT attempt to force water into your pet’s mouth, but you may have fresh cool water ready to offer should your pet be alert and show an interest in drinking.
DO NOT leave your pet unattended for any length of time.

DO NOT EVER leave any animal in a hot car for any reason or any length of time under any circumstances. 

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Kennel club to talk about pet emergency preparedness

GUILFORD — The Kenilworth Kennel Club  will present a program with speaker Dr. Howard Asher , a member of Connecticut State Animal Response Team, at 7 p.m. March 6 the Christ Episcopal Church House on the Green, next to the Town Hall
Asher will talk about providing prevention and preparedness response and recovery for emergencies affecting animals, including weather events, organizers said.
The venue is next to Town Hall.
The public is invited!. For more info call Karen at 203 421 9354.

Pets: Animal Awareness Day Pet Party to be held in Branford

BRANFORD — An Animal Awareness Day Pet Party “Do You Look Like Your Pet?” will be held from 12 to 5 p.m., Oct. 7 on the Town Green.
The Branford Cosgrove Animal Shelter is seeking the area’s best Pet/Owner Look Alikes.
Submit a digital photo to kprete@branford-ct.gov with your name, your pet’s name, phone number and email address by Sept. 30.
Call the Branford Animal Shelter for more details at 203-315-4125, ext. 198 or email kprete@branford-ct.org

What animals can teach us

April is Prevention of Animal Abuse Month and the Greater New Haven Cat Project will presents “Let’s Ask the Animals,” a event in which participants can learn to explore how humans are like pigs, chickens, cows and sheep, organizers said.
The event, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 19, will be held at the New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St., and a film produced by The Association for the Study of Animal Behavior will be shown. The program is suggested for children ages 7-10 and their parents, organizers said.
This film shows “how animals use their senses, learn from experience, and need companionship and exercise, just like humans,” organizers said in a statement.
The interactive program is “designed to promote appreciation and respect for animals by learning and talking about what we have in common with them.
It’s a wonderful way for parents to share their appreciation of animals with their growing children,” the statement said.

Each child receives a rubber bracelet and a coloring book, organizers said.


More information is available at www.asktheanimals.eventbrite.com or by calling 203-946-8835.