Novartis Donates Interceptor

Over the summer Novartis Animal Health commited to donating free Interceptor (heartworm and intestitnal parasite preventative) to the rescue of KAH's choice. We chose Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue (MBFR) for the outstanding and compassionate work they do for the local (and sometimes not so local!) Bichons they take in. The terms were this: for every 12 months of Interceptor sold to a client Novartis would donate one month of Interceptor to MBFR. The client also received a $6 mail-in rebate which they could chose to redeem or opt to donate an additional month of Interceptor to MBFR. Thanks to you- the clients of KAH- a total of 84 months of Interceptor are being donated to Maryland Bichon Frise Rescue!! Thanks to the clients and to Novartis for your help in raising needed supplies for a wonderful cause!

Relinquishments

Since the BP oil disaster began, shelters in New Orleans have experienced pet relinquishments in numbers not seen since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Rescue organizations are trying to ease the overcrowding by arranging adoptions with shelters throughout the country. The complete story is available at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/23/us/23spillpets.html

Salmonella

Most people handle pet food without properly washing their hands, pet bowls or storing properly. Click on the link below to learn more about and reduce the potential risk of salmonella infections link to handling dry pet food.

http://pets.webmd.com/news/20100809/tainted-pet-food-linked-to-rare-salmonella-infection

Baxter

Beloved Baxter
You will be missed

Strut Your Mutt

Somerford House and Place at 2100 Whittier Drive in Frederick is having a Strut Your Mutt walk, judging contest and pet food drive on Sat, August 21st from 10:00-12:00. Food collected will be donated to Frederick County Animal Control. Go to www.somerfordhousefrederick.com for more information.

Maryland Dog Friendly Beaches

Annapolis: Quiet Waters Dog Park and Dog Beach (http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/dogparks/index.cfm)
Dogs are allowed off-leash on the beach and within fenced areas, but must be on a leash at all times outside the fenced areas.

Assateague Island National Seashore
(http://www.nps.gov/asis/faqs.htm)
Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed in the Maryland portion of the National Seashore, but are not permitted in the backcountry, on nature trails, on the lifeguard-protected beach, the State Park and north of the State Park to the Ocean City Inlet, at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the entire Virginia portion of Assateague Island.

Lexington Park: Elm's Beach Park
(http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/facilities/elmsbeach.asp) Located on the Chesapeake Bay. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach.

Lusby: Flag Ponds Nature Park (http://www.calvertparks.org/Parks/FlagPonds/FPhome.htm)
Located on the Chesapeake Bay. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park which includes a sandy beach.

Ocean City beaches
(http://www.ococean.com/ord.html)
Dogs on a leash are allowed on the beach only during the off-season, from Oct. 1 to April 30.

Pasadena: Downs Park Dog Beach (http://www.aacounty.org/RecParks/parks/dogparks/)
Dogs are allowed off-leash.

Stevensville: Matapeake Park
(http://parksnrec.org/park-maps-a-descriptions.html)
Dogs on a leash are allowed in the park. Visitors may take their dogs swimming at Matapeake Beach as long as the pet is under voice command control.

Surgical Ban

Massachusetts has become the first state to ban a controversial surgical procedure that removes the vocal cords in animals. A more complete account may be found at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/21/us/21brfs-NODEBARKINGS_BRF.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=debarking&st=cse