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Yard Sale : A very big THANK YOU! to all our members, volunteers, donors, and supporters for making our 2008 Yard Sale such a success. Without you we couldn't have done it. Thank you all for helping us continue to help the animals.

Queens SPCA Kitchen Party: Queens SPCA Kitchen Party will happen on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 4 p.m. at the Beach Meadows Recreation Centre. There will be music, food, a silent auction, and lots of fun for the whole family. Watch for further news of this fun event.

Foster Parent: Could you be a foster parent for a homeless cat or kitten? Queens SPCA urgently needs some kind people to step forward and offer temporary in-home care for a homeless cat or kitten till it can be permanently adopted. All food, supplies and veterinary care supplied by Queens SPCA. Please phone 350-2444 if you could help.

SPCA Now Collecting Sobey's Slips: The Queen's SPCA is now collecting Sobey's cash register receipts as part of our fund raising efforts. Please save your slips for us and when you have a good size bunch, contact us and someone will pick them up. You can call (902) 350-2444 or email qspca@hotmail.com to arrange collection.

Hot Weather Tips:

Here are some tips to help make sure that your dog or cat stays healthy and comfortable during the summer heat.

Hot Weather Pet Tips

Dr. Christine Merle
July 12, 2001

Remember these guidelines for a safe summer for pets despite high temperatures and humidity:

* First and foremost, make sure that outdoor pets have access to shade.

* Second and just as important, allow for an unrestricted supply of clean water. Animals get dehydrated just as humans do.

* Third, avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. If you run with your pet, do so in the early morning or late evening, when temperature and humidity are usually lower.

* Fourth, asphalt, sand, and concrete can become very hot in extreme sun. These hot surfaces can cause significant damage to pets' paws. Minimize exposure to these surfaces and ensure that animals have cooler surfaces, such as dirt and grass, available to them.

* Finally, realize that temperature and humidity take the greatest toll on older and ill animals. Be especially aware that their needs are met and avoid exercising them without consulting a veterinarian first.

Dogs and cats sweat on the pads of their feet and pant to decrease body temperature naturally. Take these actions if a pet is overheating:

1. Immediately move to a shaded area;

2. Stop or slow down activity;

3. Offer small, frequent amounts of ice chips or cool water to the pet;

4. Spray the pet with cool water (do not use ice cold water, which can worsen the condition!);

5. Expose the animal to circulating air, for example, by using a fan;

6. Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to the pads of the feet (do not let the animal lick this!);

7. Contact your veterinarian.

If an animal collapses or has difficulty breathing, contact a veterinarian immediately. Heat stroke is a medical emergency.

Office of Public Engagement
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Who We Are

The Queens SPCA was formed in October 1994.We are a animal protection organization and a firm believer that adopting a pet is a privilege. Just because we are small in stature, doesn't mean we aren't big on love. Each of our adoptable animals is cared for as if it were part of our family.

If you would like to attend one of our meetings, please call 902-350-2444 for the time and place.

Donations

The care and protection we provide for animals in need can only be realized with the help of a lot of great volunteers and Donations from the private and commercial areas. If you or your organization would like to help, please send a cheque or money order to :

Queen's County SPCA
PO Box 2012
Liverpool, Nova Scotia,
Canada B0T 1K0
Phone: (902)350-2444
Email: qspca@hotmail.com

Stray Cats

We are committed to pursue all reasonable efforts in order to find a home for all adoptable animals that come in our care. Considering that our mission is to prevent the suffering of animals, it is our belief that adoptable stray cats deserve a home, and getting them neutered and adopted is our ultimate goal. Stray cats exposed to diseases, hunger, weather elements, human cruelty and predators have a life of misery; ignoring that is tantamount to a cruel death sentence. Euthanasia may be considered for un-owned animals that are severely injured or diseased or that are wild.

Puppy Mills

You may see the following or something similar in your local newspaper or just tacked to a telephone pole alongside the road

"ARE YOU STUCK WITH A LITTER OF PUPPIES?"

Be advised that this is a common ruse used by puppy mill operators to get unwanted puppies as objects to sell for profit.

Don't be their supplier - Spay or neuter your dogs!

If you think you know of a puppy mill in operation please advise your local animal shelter or animal welfare agency. You may also wish to check this website for more information about the puppy mill problem in Canada:

http://www.nopuppymillscanada.ca/home_page_2.htm