Alex’s Corner

MSPCA Walk for Animals:

I really hope you can ALL join us at the MSPCA Walk for Animals, it’s such a fun way to support animal rescue work! Click HERE to register, Our team name is “Running the Pack” and our password is “Alex”

And don’t forget about our contest!

• Every Walker will get a highly coveted Running the Pack/mspca T-shirt.

• The client who raises the most money will win 2 weeks of free services (whatever your normal week may be)
• The client who recruits the most participants to our team will ALSO win 2 weeks of free services.(whatever your normal week may be)
• Any client who raises over $500 will also win 1 week of free services (whatever your normal week may be)

You can also pledge your support by sponsoring our team, or sponsoring your favorite walker. Every dollar helps us reach our goal! Click here to access our team page and sponsor our team in this very worthy charity. Remember, all donations are tax deductible!

Courtesy of  The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters:

Below is a short, but simple, minimum checklist for your pet should an emergency strike.
Prepare a list for each pet. Kits should be easily retrieved and kept in a water tight container.

• Crate or carrier for each pet large enough to turn around in, and cat carriers large enough for a small litter box.
• Rotate all foods into use, and replace with fresh food every two months.
• Collars and leashes for all pets (including cats) with ID, microchip number, and rabies tags on all collars.
• Pet first aid kit including bandaging material, antiseptic ointment, alcohol, gloves, tweezers, muzzle and gauze.
• Veterinarian information and vaccination records and current picture of each pet.
• Three week supply of each pets medications.
• Sedatives for pets that frighten easily.
• Disposable litter boxes with extra cat litter.
• Plastic bags, paper towels and cleaning supplies.
• Three week supply of food and drinking water for each pet.
• Manual can opener and food and water bowls for each pet.
• Toys or blankets your pet will find familiar.
• Towels and grooming items.
• Detailed instructions for animal care and rescue workers.
• Copy of emergency numbers and family evacuation plan.
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Finally, a simple plastic tub to carry everything for each pet helps organize in times when it is difficult to think clearly.

For More information, check out the NAPPS Disaster Preparedness Guide