"The Secret To Happiness is Giving it Away"
PassItForwardLC "Animal &Pet Rules"
It may be important for you to know, however, that when an animal is given up for FREE, it poses a risk for the animal that can have a horrid or even fatal ending. For example, there are those who still practice dog fighting in this area alone, and these [free] animals can be used not only as the fighting animal, but worse, as the "bait!" Cats and other small creatures are also used for this purpose. Aside from this, there are many other inhumane practices going on with animals as well (this info is always available online). So to offer an animal FREE "does place that animal at potential risk," and therefore, we have established here at PassItForwardLC, "Animal & Pet Rules" that we would like to ask you to abide by if you are going to Offer, Ask For, or Receive, any type of pet or live animal (to include any living creature). The process is not that difficult to follow, and will help ensure your pet receives a good home.
Please read the following "Animal & Pet Rules" below:
1) Please submit to Pet Moderator all information (including photo/s) pertaining to the animal. Be precise and provide as much details about the animal you are offering or asking for as possible. (Please see: Questions To Answer - below.)
2) The Pet Moderator will then Post the Listing to all PassItForwardLC Members and ask that “all emails of interest” be sent first to the Pet Moderator at ziababedee@yahoo.com.
3) The Pet Moderator will screen applicants for repeat or suspicious members then forward for consideration the approved emails to the person offering or asking for the animal.
4) You will get to make a choice based on the emails sent to you by the Pet Moderator, where upon you will then make contact with the recipient to let them know that you are “considering them” for adoption of your animal.
5) Before you make your final decision, we would like to suggest that you “ask many questions” (see “Sample Questions To Ask Receivers” below), and to also ask the recipient if they would have any problem allowing you to do a follow-up of the animal. You can also ask that in lieu of any payment for the that they at least make a donation to one of the many “Animal/Pet Organizations and Resources” (see list below).
6) Please forward to the Pet Moderator all pertinent information regarding the recipient of your animal – as well as your own (i.e; name, address, email, phone number).
7) If you are the Receiver of an animal, we would like to ask that you also comply with the Animal & Pet Rules by contacting us with your name, address, email, and phone number, and also agree to allow the owner, and/or the PassItForwardLC Pet Moderator, to do a follow-up on your new animal for up to 6 months. (Please note: All personal information will be kept in strictest confidentiality by the Pet Moderator.)
8) If you lost a dog/cat or found one, you can write to us and we will post the message about the animal to our group members. But it must go through the Pet Moderator and/or owners because members are not allowed to post any message pertaining to animals.
The Pet Moderator/owners will be working in conjunction with the Humane Society of Southern New Mexico to inform our members of dogs and cats needing re-homing or foster homes. If you are interested in any of the animals being posted please contact the Pet Moderator or Reply to the message posting. You must, however, follow the same rules that are already established here in our Pet Rules Blog/Policies for giving, receiving, or asking for pets.
Questions to Answer
(Please Answer Questions In As Much Detail As Possible And Then Return To The Pet Moderator When Completed.)
NOTE: You can copy and paste these questions to a new email and forward the answers to the Pet Moderator at ziababedee@yahoo.com, Or, you can find this document located also in the FILE SECTION of the Home Page, under the category "Pet Rules" and then send it to the Pet Moderator as a Word Document.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK RECEIVERS
Where will my pet/animal reside – outdoors or indoors?
Will it have a yard and room to run and get exercise?
Will you take to the Vet for shots and emergencies?
Will you spay/neuter if necessary?
Do you live in a home, apartment, or mobile home?
Are you allowed to have animals where you live?
Do you certify that this animal will not be given or sold to another party?
Will you microchip/re-register microchip?
Describe your household (i.e.; family, single person, elderly, children, etc.):
Will you return the animal to me if it doesn’t work out in your home?
(If anyone knows of any organizations to add here please let us know!)
Las Cruces Animal Shelter
4711 N. Main St, Las Cruces 88012
(505) 382-0018
Las Cruces City Animal Control
201 E. Picacho, Las Cruces 88001
(505) 528-4100
Las Cruces Reptile Rescue
9321 Corona Rd., Las Cruces 88012
Mike Daniels, Rescue Director (505) 312-3208
Roy Thibodeau (505) 373-1486
admin@awesomereptiles.com
www.awesomereptiles.com
Rescue, release, and educating the public on reptiles and amphibians native to New Mexico and surrounding areas.
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary (SHAS)
144 Wyatt Dr., Las Cruces 88005
(505) 527-4544
safehaven@zianet.com
www.zianet.com/safehaven
A no-kill organization designed to shelter abused and abandoned pets. We also have many dogs and cats who have lost their loving homes when their owners died, divorced, or moved.
S.N.A.P., Spay & Neuter Awareness Program
of Doña Ana County
6692 Pueblo Vista, Las Cruces 88005
(505) 524-9265
snap2000@peoplepc.com
__________________________________________________
Doña Ana County Animal Care and Control
750 N. Motel Blvd., Ste. 1, Las Cruces 88005
(505) 647-7115
animalc@co.dona-ana.nm.us
www.co.dona-ana.nm.us/animal/welcome.html
To provide protection for citizens and their property from the dangers and nuisances caused by stray animals, to protect pets from the cruelty they may face from irresponsible citizens, and to educate the public in the responsibilities of pet ownership, animal control, care, and welfare.
Doña Ana County Humane Society (DACHS)
PO Box 6054, Las Cruces 88004
3551 Bataan Memorial West, Las Cruces
(505) 382-0018
neiw@zianet.com
http://www.zianet.com/meow/
Serves Las Cruces and Doña Ana County and operates the Animal Shelter. Adoptable animals are available to responsible homes at an adoption fee that includes the cost of spaying and neutering.
PETroglyphs: The New Mexico Animal Resource Directory
http://www.petroglyphsnm.org/resource.html
This directory is a current listing of organizations involved in rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption of animals. We are in an ongoing process of revising and adding information to it, so please check back from time to time to make sure you have the latest version. And please also help us in our efforts to keep these listings current by sending any updated or new information to lynn@youralchemylab.com
PET FINDER (An online resource for offering or seeking pets.)
The Animal Rescue Site - Website
A site which receives payment for clicks to see ad banners and sends these payments to animal feeding charities. Other charities linked there too. Free. Just click and watch the ad to support an animal. Caution: they seem to be using this as a mailing list too so I am getting emails, spam.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
Animal rescue and adoption - Website
National, regional, local links for rescue and adoption
http://www.paw- rescue.org
A pet rescue organization with a program of helping place animals which have more serious problems, injuries, abused, ill, strays, etc.
http://www.fthar. org
Greyhound Pets of America
A pet rescue organization for retired racing greyhounds. Adoptions are $185.
http://http: //www.gpaelpaso. org/
PET RESCUE: problems with giving pets - Website
Discussions on why not to give away your pets. (Watch out for puppy mills, etc). Shortcut link to the "editorial" is: http://www.petrescu e.com/library/ free-pet. htm. They also have a pet adoption agreement in a pdf file available.
Information site on animal abuse. We hope our Freecycle group will be part of the solution instead of part of the problem. Check this site to see why there are concerns.
http://www.pet- abuse.com
PINON, NM
Timber Ridge Aviary and Rescue
This is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that deals with companion birds - everything from canaries to macaws. We adopt out those deemed adoptable and provide a sanctuary to those who are not.. Though we deal with birds, we occasionally take in Chihuahuas for rescue. We also have a sister facility in Erie, Pa., they deal mainly with dogs coming out of the puppy mills and occasionally birds.
We are located in Pinon, NM (near Ruidoso) and our phone number is 575 687 4128
Linda Malys, Director
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NM107.html
The Humane Society of El Paso has a program to provide foster care for pets of deploying
soldiers. They are also looking for volunteers to provide such foster care.
Care periods of a year are to be expected. For information, contact the
Humane Society of El Paso, Betty Hoover, at 915-532-6971, extension 15.
See the Humane Society site at http://www.hselpaso.org
The Animal Cruelty Heartline of El Paso. A site where one can report animal cruelty cases anonymously
http://acheonline.org
________________________________________________________________
Animal Rescue Organizations
Animal Rescue Organizations Page on El Paso City Government Listings
Sites for rescue, assistance, cruelty prevention, etc., as listed in the city web page.
http://www.ci.el-paso.tx.us/commdev/animal6.asp
El Paso Health Department Animal Control
Information on City, County pet regulations, fees, laws, clinics and pet adoption
http://www.elpasoci tycountyhealth. com/environment/ AnimalRegulation /AnimalRegulatio n.asp#spay
Pet Guardian Angel - Website
Pet rescue and adoption in El Paso and San Angelo. Also see http://www.pgawaep.org
A national web site for posting lost pets, found pets, adoptions, etc.
This site is recommended by the Humane Society of El Paso.
NOTE: All information on this blog can also be found in the FILES SECTION on the PassItForward LC Home Page under PET RULES.
Trees, Vines, and Houseplants
- TREES & VINES: Apple, Apricot, Almond, Peach, Japanese Plum, Wild Cherry, Ficus, Oak, Philodendron, English Ivy, Jasmine, Vine, and Virginia Creeper.
- HOUSEPLANTS: Asparagus Fern, Caladium, Colocasia (Elephant's Ear), Deiffenbachia (Dumb Cane), Philodendron (Saddle Leaf, Split Leaf), Pointsetta, Mum (Pot & Spider), Umbrella, Aloe Vera, and Mistletoe.
- FLOWERS: Amaryllis, Crocus, Buttercup, Calla Lily, Christmas Rose, Chrysanthemum, Daffodil (bulb), Easter Lily, Foxglove, Hyacinth (bulb), Iris Root, Jessamine, Morning Glory, Narcissus, Peony, Periwinkle, Poinsettia, Primrose, and Tulip (bulb).
- FOOD ITEMS: Chocolate, Coffee, Cocoa, Onions, Mushrooms, Grapes and Raisins.
- Chicken Bones are also very dangerous.
- Cocoa Mulch:
W A R N I N G
Cocoa mulch which is sold by Home Depot, Foremans Garden Supply and other garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called "theobromine" which is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate. It really attracts dogs, and they will ingest this stuff and die.
- CHEMICALS & SUBSTANCES: Battery Acid, Antifreeze, Bleach, and Carbolic Acid, Motor Oil, Drain Cleaner, Fertilizer, Glue, Household Cleaners, Kerosene, Laundry Detergent, Turpentine, Plaster, Sidewalk Salt, Putty, Pine Cleaners, Paintbrush Cleaners, Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover, and Paint Thinner, to name a few.
- HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES: Acetaminophen, Insecticides, Household Cleaners, and Flea Products, to name a few.
Symptoms (can vary and not limited to): stomach upset, mouth inflammation, vomiting, skin rash and/or irritation. drooling, fever, thirst, laboured breathing, abdominal pain, asphyxiation, pupil dilation, convulsions, heart failure, and death, just to name a few!
Information taken from: http://dogs.about.com/cs/disableddogs/f/faq_poisonlist.htm
"The greatness of a Nation and its' moral progress can be measured by the way in which it treats its' Animals." ~ Gandhi ~A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10.. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.
Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.
