Meet Scribble, Tux & Pandora!

Every Thursday, we introduce you to a pet looking for a home from the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society.  Meet Scribble, a Corgi/German Shepherd and 2 cats Tux and Pandora.  And accompanying them is Candy Lash, Director of Community and Media Relations for Dakin. 

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Name: Scribble
Breed: Corgi/German Shepherd
Age: 11 years
Sex: Spayed Female

I may be a senior but I am a very active senior so don't let my age fool you.  I enjoy long walks and getting to play with all kinds of toys.  In fact, I light up like a young puppy when you bring out a tennis ball.  I do a fantastic fetch and retrieve, and will release the ball very nicely for you.  I'm already housetrained too!  I can be a little nervous meeting new people but if they go slow and speak in a gentle voice, I will soon warm up.  Being an older gal, I don't have a lot of patience for young children so older children are best for me.   I’m good with dogs and cats too.  If you'd like to meet me up close and personal, come visit and ask a Dakin staff person to bring me right on out! 

P.S.  The Dakin staff will tell you that I’m the “sweetest dog ever!”  They have a real soft spot for the seniors and for me

Name: Tux & Pandora

Breed: Domestic Short Hair

Age: 3 months

Sex: Neutered males

Tux and Pandora were two kittens from two different litters who came in as strays.  Each arrived at Dakin with a littermate.  Their littermates were adopted.  So, Tux and Pandora have been keeping each other company until their wonderful new home or homes come along.

When he arrived, Tux was too little for adoption, so he was fostered by one of the Dakin staff members.  And what fun he had meeting her dogs, cats, and rabbits.  Such a good experience for this now outgoing, happy, lovebug of a boy.

Pandora is a bit smaller, although the same age as Tux.  As a black kitten, he has gone unnoticed in his cage.  Although petite in size, the really BIG thing about Pandora is his purr.  The second he’s picked up, his motor starts and never stops.

Two great kittens looking for one…or separate homes.  They are each impossible to resist!

Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society offers tips to help ensure your pet’s safety this holiday season.   Some simple precautions may relieve stress for you and your pet at this time of year. 

Table Foods, Moldy Foods and Poultry Bones: Pets should not be given holiday leftovers. Poultry bones can splinter and cause damage or blockage in the gastrointestinal tract. Moldy or spoiled foods could produce food poisoning, tremors or seizures.

No Chocolate:All forms of chocolate can cause vomiting, increased thirst and urination, diarrhea, hyperactivity, elevated heart rate and seizures.  This can be lethal in large doses due to the caffeine and high fat levels in the product.

Grapes and Raisins: Ingestion of grapes and raisins has been associated with acute kidney failure in dogs. Watch for vomiting, excessive drinking and diarrhea as warning signs.

Alcoholic Beverages: Never leave alcoholic drinks where pets can reach them. Ingested alcohol can potentially result in vomiting, diarrhea, lack of coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, acidosis, coma and even death.

Ornaments, Ribbons and Tinsel: Ribbon and tinsel can cause a gastrointestinal blockage that can be life threatening to pets. Ornaments can be broken or swallowed whole.

Holiday Plants : Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia can be very harmful to your pet. Eating any of these may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and lethargy, gastrointestinal upset and even cardiovascular problems. All of these plants should be kept out of reach.

“Taking some precautions can help ensure that you and your pet will enjoy the holiday season but if you have any concerns your pet’s health has been compromised, contact your veterinarian immediately.” says Candy Lash, Director of Community and Media Relations for Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society.