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Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
August 6, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
IN LOVING MEMORY: Tommy
10 1/2 yrs. Tommy's
sudden passing saddens Carol and Kevin and Tommy’s feline family. May
he rest in peace. Tommy will be missed, he was much loved. Tommy walks
with the Angels. Love always, Carol and family.
Hi Jude: We are Luca ‘N Lottie rescued kitties that need a furever
home. My sister Lottie has short white, yellow and gray fur who is a
little bossy with me but very affectionate with our human rescuer. My
fur is also short but black and white. I’m curious and friendly. Our
mom was living in a garage when she was rescued by a kind lady who saw
she was expecting. We were born in her home on April 6th along
with our brother and sister who have been adopted. We are still
waiting and hoping for our chance to share all our loveable antics
with someone in a furever home of our own. Please
call:
Paola 718 872 5339
STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE - before you break our hearts. Walking the
dog in early AM two weeks ago I came across a Momma Tortie cat and her
two babies. Unfortunately, they were right across from a busy
playground and schoolyard and half a block from an intersection. They
were old enough to run around. I trapped the babies. I am hoping to
catch up to Mom for TNR. Blanca, snowy white, with two black
thumbprints between her ears, is an independent, sweetie, play, play
and more play is her Motto. Her brother BeBe is solid glossy
black. Let me tell you first how a little trouble maker, now a lover,
purrer, wants attention. Typical boy and girl cat antics abound. I
need to find these beauty’s a furever home. Please call MAMA T
(Teresa Romano) at 347-587-2378 Don't let love pass you bye.
CRITTERS NEEDING HOMES: Brooklyn Animal Foster Network, BAFN,
Maxwell a fantastic 9 month old male Retriever mix. Parents are
leaving the country. He is sweet with everyone. To foster or adopt
please fill out our applications at brooklynanimalfosternetwork.org
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
July 30, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
 DEAR JUDE: “LOST: 5 LB.
CHIHUAHUA WEARING PINK HARNESS WITH TWO BELLS ON IT… Tinkerbell
was last seen in the park on Cropsey
Avenue and 86TH street.*REWARD
FOR HER SAFE RETURN* She
was scared right out of the dog park on 86th street and 7th Avenue by a
guy who was trying to handle her. Sweet scared Chihuahua
needs to be home with me. She is on medication for her hips and some times
is in a lot of pain. Please return her safely. We are heart broken over
our little girl being gone. She was abused by her last owner, she is
afraid of people especially men. Approach carefully; slowly until you gain
her trust. She is terrified. She does not answer to her name. Please
Help
Call 347-225-1122
even if
you see her, call anytime, day or night. Thank you, God Bless!”
BERNIE
I
have an eleven year old Orange tabby
cat.
He usually does what he wants to, and that’s that!
He was brought up around dogs, and I almost taught him to bark.
Bernie’s habit is rubbing his territory and stating his mark.
Bernie let’s me know when he’s hungry by pointing to his bowl.
When looking in his green eyes, you can see his soul.
Like all cats, Bernie’s obsessed with cleanliness.
Any sounds he hears, he puts his tail and ears up with full attentiveness!
He knows how to fetch and play ball.
Oh, yeah! Like me, he loves his Hagen Daz ice cream, ya’ll.
We have an 8x10 picture of Bernie sitting on the throne,
In a luxurious bathroom, none of which, you’ve known.
Yes, Bernie certainly is a special kind of pet.
I haven’t come across any cat like him, yet! – Written by Jan E. Schneider
ALERT: SAVE
ANIMALS FROM ACCIDENTAL POISONING…Compound
1080 and sodium cyanide are widely used by Wildlife Services to kill
native predators of livestock. Other animals, including endangered
species, pets and people can be accidental victims. Please
sign the petition at Care2 petition site
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
July 23, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com 
IN
LOVING MEMORY:
Karen Bladykas Rest in Peace 7/16/10
With
a heavy heart and many tears
I confirm to you all our biggest fear.
Our hope for a MIRACLE didn’t come,
To her illness Karen did succumb.
We won’t hear her voice, so filled with love,
But now she’ll love us from way above.
To say we’ve lost a fellow animal lover and friend,
Is to painfully acknowledge her life‘s come to an end.
To say these words out loud are painful to me,
For I know her face I will never again see.
Oh how I wish I hadn’t erased her last voicemail to me,
But who could have known the last it would be.
We can’t say goodbye to her because she’s already passed,
But we can keep her alive by making her memory last.
When you see a stray that's down and out,
Remember what Karen was all about.
Helping an unfortunate creature in need,
Is like allowing Karen to take the lead.
Forever I will remember the sound of her voice,
We know that leaving this earth wouldn’t have been her choice.
As a reward for losing the battle she so bravely fought,
It comforts me now to think this thought.
On Rainbow Bridge she
is happily seated,
No longer sad or feeling defeated.
Free of pain and worldly worries,
She’ll spend eternity with her long lost buddies!
I will miss you my very dear friend!
Love Ya, Mary Jo Tobin
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
July 16, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
FOOD RECALL:
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of
its 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT
#10084TL7 Best by March 24, 2012) because they have the potential to
be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals.
There is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products.
-Excerpt from pethealthstore.com
DEAR JUDE: “Sugar
is a young male cat about five or six months old. I found him nearby
Coney Island area lying on the street, severely dehydrated, covered
with fleas; he was very weak, not moving, I took him to my vet, he
was treated, neutered, leukemia tested negative, inoculated. Right
now he is in my house, his sweet personality is amazing. He is very
quiet, never touched anything in the house. He just starts playing
and he likes to follow me all around. Definitely he was lost or
somebody put him on the street. I can see he is litter trained. He
loves people. Due to cat overpopulation in my house I already have
three cats; I would like to find a good home for Sugar. He will be a
wonderful house cat”. Angelica Moroz 917-750-3762
 SQUEAKY’S REBUTTAL: I
am Kung Fu kitty, a three-year old, rescued femme fatale brown
tabby. I was a street urchin, feared no one, fended for myself. I
lived by my wits; I was skilled at animal and human dodging. When I
tired of 88th
Street and Shore Road, I allowed myself to be picked up and
re-homed. I live with seven year old, three-legged PeggySue,
four-year old, three legged Calay and three-year old daMouse, the
only male. Yes, I scream at Mouse to psyche him out, jump on his
back, knock him down. He’s a big lug, very sweet ‘n gentle, but
when I put on my Bruce Lee stance, my screaming tells him it’s Kung
Fu kitty time, we rumble. Even though Mouse is twice my size, I
might let him win one day…in your dreams, Mouse, in your dreams.
FUN FACT:
Turtles breathe
through their butts.
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
July 8, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
THINGS
CAN GET BETTER:
Things can get better than they are.
We’ve come close, but we’re still too far.
The oil-problem will go on for years.
Bringing Humans and Animals heartache and tears!
One must wonder if this is what the Bible predicts.
The oceans and seas turning bloody-red, and where there’s no fix?
Admittedly, Nature is going to have some time
Fixing the Earth’s problems, of which, mankind has ruined so fine!
There seems little hope, but we can still pray for the best.
The more people that do something, the more God will bless!
- written by Jan E. Schneider
PILOTS N PAWS: An
online meeting place for pilots and volunteers who help transport
rescued animals by air. Created two years ago by Debi Boies and her
pilot friend Jon Wehrenberg, Pilots N Paws pairs homeless animals
awaiting transport to new homes. Since its inaugural flight in
February 2008, Pilots N Paws has registered more than 1,700 pilots,
representing nearly every state in the U.S. (including Hawaii),
making thousands of air transports possible. –EXCERPT from
mayorsalliancenyc.org
 IN LOVING MEMORY:
As of last Thursday
our beautiful Bonnie is no longer with us, she had a fall and small
stroke. I
knew I was called upon to render this last service for her. She would
have been fourteen
next January. Being
completely blind for the last four years, and
going gradually blind since birth, I became her Seeing Eye person. She taught me heaps, always wagging her tail, bumping into everything
without even a whimper, taking it all as the norm.
Moving around all objects, accepting they had their place and just got
on with it, enjoying every moment. Even with the grandkids doing all
sorts of games, covering her and dressing her up, nothing appeared to
faze her! Living as animals do totally in the present
giving unconditional love to all around her, she will be sadly missed
by us all.
FYI:
There are over 58
million dogs in the USA.
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
July 2, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
DOG FOOD VOLUNTARY RECALL: Natural
Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announces a voluntary recall of
Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the Best By
date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses have been
reported to date.
 MICKEY
DAMOUSE MEEWS: "Hi,
I'm Mouse, a three year old, very large, very handsome white and brown
tabby kitty. When I was four weeks old, I was rescued from a yard in
Bensonhurst, hours before the NorEast hit '07. I live with three female
kitties, two that have three paws. But let me mew ya something, I don't
lead the life of Hugh Heffy. These girls show me no respect. PeggySue,
seven-year old, Russian blue look-alike, a rescued semi-feral, tries to
deck me with her little stumpy paw. She stands on her front leg balancing
herself, and with all of her might, she takes swats at me with her stump.
I just stand very calmly, shaking my head. Then there's feisty four year
old Calay, a gorgeous Calico rescue. MamaT rescued me and Calay. Calay's
back paw was missing, it was badly infected. Now she hobbles after me at
warp speed, trying to get me down. I could sit on these chics; they'd be
flat out pancakes. I'm three months older than Squeaky, a rescued brown
tabby. She's my soul mate. But she's always jumping my bones. She likes
to beat me up, and scream bloody murder as she lands on my back. She likes
to rough 'n tumble with me, then cleans me. I can't figure it out. What's
a guy supposed to do? Any suggestions? I'm keeping my whiskers crossed
that I'll hear from other kitties that have similar issues. Meows,
Mouse.
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
June 25, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
CITY PITTIES CLINIC AND
DOG ADOPTION DAY:
City Pitties will be
hosting a Clinic and Dog Adoption Day on Sunday, June 27th at the
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help from 8AM until 2 PM. OLPH is
located on 5th Avenue between 59th and
60th Street
on the border of Sunset Park and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The ASPCA mobile
spay/neuter clinic will be available to the community on a first come
first served basis. Contact Jennifer
917-273-7526
space behind the frig
is dangerous place:
It's
dark and warm. It is a frustrating trying to get a cat out from
behind the huge fridge. Try to block off the sides of the
refrigerator. A strip of cardboard duck taped down the sides of the
fridge, might block a cat's access to the motor area behind. –Excerpt
from The Daily Cat tip.
Dear LOHVers:
We need your letters supporting the
passage of Oreo's
Law. The
legislation is sponsored by Assembly member Micah Kellner A09449
and Senator
Thomas Duane
S06412. Oreo's Law
would reduce euthanizing viable and adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, and
other animals in New York shelters. Qualified rescue groups and foster
volunteers willing, able to remove doomed animals from shelters,
finding them suitable homes. Oreo's Law will have a positive financial
consequence for New York taxpayers. Rescue groups and volunteers
currently save animals without government funding. Email: MageeW@assembly.state.ny.us
URGENT-Brooklyn
Animal Foster Network
NEEDS HELP:
Rescued dogs, Darla,
looks
like the RCA Victor dog Rena Bonne, 631 678 8051…Hayner, mixed breed
dog, gets along with dogs and cats…Zumi,
female Staffordshire terrier,
Family moving to Indonesia.
laszlo_sulyok@tailwaggerny.com...Budda, three year-old, fifty-four
pound, American Pit Bull Terrier mix is friendly,…
Bowie, three year old female, Pit mix, a people lover,
paradoxicaldream@aol.com...
ASPCA NEWS:
Groundbreaking Dog Fighting DNA Database Launched
the nation's first criminal dog
fighting DNA database, known as the Canine CODIS (Combined
DNA Index System). Similar to the FBI's human CODIS—a computerized
archive that stores the DNA profiles of criminal offenders and crime
scene evidence. –Excerpt from aspca.org
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
June 18, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
IAMS RECALL:
Procter & Gamble voluntarily recalled specific lots of IAMS canned
cat food in North America as a precautionary measure. Diagnostic
testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels
of thiamine (Vitamin B1), essential for cats. Cats that were fed
these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for
developing signs of thiamine deficiency. The following IAMS canned
cat foods: Iams ProActive Health canned Cat and Kitten Food – all
varieties of 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans. Date on Bottom of Can 09/2011 to
06/2012. This recall is limited to only Iams canned cat food. No
other Iams pet food is involved. Early signs of thiamine deficiency
may include loss of appetite, salivation, vomiting, weight loss. In
advanced cases, signs may include ventroflexion (downward curving)
of the neck, wobbly gait, falling, circling and seizures. Contact
your veterinarian if your cat displays any of these signs. If
treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
Consumers who have purchased canned cat food with these codes should
discard it. For further information call P&G toll-free at
877-340-8826 (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST)
LOVE WANTED ADOPTION EVENT: On
Saturday June 19, 2010,
from 11am until 4pm, visit Salt March Nature Center at Marine Park,
3302 Avenue U, East 33rd Street, Brooklyn. Save-A-Life
of a shelter pet requires ID, adoption fee and proof of address.
Animals courtesy of: North Shore Animal League and Animal Care and
Control. For more information, call Lynn McEvoy 718-421-2021.
Dear Jude:
EMERGENCY:
“Hi,
I'm Humphrey, a lovable senior black and white cat, looking for a
helping hand. My caretaker for the past 15 years recently suffered a
stroke.
I have been living all alone ever since. People come by to feed and
check in on me but that's no way to be spending my golden years. My
dad's family gave an ultimatum -- find a new home by the end of THIS
WEEKEND or else! Please help. I would forever show you my
appreciation with snuggle and head butts.” Email:
lauriebleier@nyc.rr.com
DON'T DELAY-SPAY TODAY: In six years, one unspayed female dog and her
offspring can reproduce 67,000
homeless pups. Visit muffins.org
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
June 11, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
WE
GET LETTERS:
“We need help. It's been busy at Brooklyn Bridge Animal
Welfare Coalition. We were in the Bronx working on a sixteen and
four kitten feral cat colony. All the cats were trapped, spayed,
neutered, vaccinated and checked by a veterinarian. We do not want
to return them to dangerous streets. Our current foster homes are
full. Some cats were hit by cars, others poisoned before we could
trap them. Charlie, Timmy, Penelope (Sweet P), Mama's Boy, Splish,
Johnny and Rudy are all young, friendly Bronx kitties desperately
searching for a temporary or permanent home.
We were also asked by the NYPD to take two kitties that had been
left behind in an abandoned apartment. Mayberry and Honeycomb are
young, affectionate and friendly, they need a trustworthy home.
Callie is a friendly, happy girl who wants to talk, play. She was
abandoned in Brooklyn and recently found us. She is in a temporary
home but can't stay there.
Contact Anne Levin 718 360-9918.
Thank you and God Bless. Mention the Home Reporter.
DEAR JUDE:
K9KASTLE
a
rescue organization that finds animals in undesirable situations,
places them in adoptive homes. We
need furever homes for three great dogs, rescued from a hoarder in
Arkansas, transported to MO, then NJ/NY. One year old, lab mixes;
Little Liza, 30 pounds, resembles a tiny black lab, affectionate
fantastic with dogs and cats, but scared of new situations. Kisses
everyone. She needs a home that will socialize her. Her brothers
also need homes. Contact Tara at
K9Kastle@aol.com
KITTY’S SILENT MEOW…The silent meow is actually a real meow,
but the sound is above the range of human hearing. Cats can hear
sounds as high-pitched at 65,000 cycles per second. Humans, on the
other hand, can only hear up to about 20,000 cycles per second, so
what sounds like a piercing cry to your cat may be completely
inaudible to you. –Excerpt from the Daily Cat Tip
DON'T DELAY-SPAY TODAY: In six years, one unspayed female dog
and her offspring can reproduce 67,000
homeless pups. muffins.org
FUN FACT:
A catfish has approximately 100,000 taste buds
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
June 4, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
 Dear
Jude:
“This is an emergency. My name is MUCCA. I am a six and a half
year old Bull Terrier Mix. My previous owner cut, starved and dumped
me. Sadly, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Dr. Joseph at ASC in
Yonkers
is treating me. I am responding to steroids and need Cyber Knife
Radiation. This is expensive. I need your help now. Please send
donations to
Animal
Specialty
Center,
9 Odell Plaza,
Yonkers,
NY
10701
(For Mucca the City Pittie) or wishuponahero.com/wishes/?id=622519 or
muccathecitypittie.chipin.com/mucca-the-city-pitty. An AKC Canine Good
Citizen, I started Humane Ed with teens at OLPH. After treatment, I
plan to train as a therapy dog, visit human cancer patients and help
other dogs with MUCCA Fund. Please help my dream come true. Thank you
and God Bless! Mucca” -CityPitties.org
A NOTE FROM JUDE: MUCCA needs her Guardian Angels to help fulfill her
mission. Bacio, a Pit Bull mix, is Mucca’s devoted bud. He comforted
her after the diagnosis.
KITTY’S SILENT MEOW…The silent meow is actually a real meow, but
the sound is above the range of human hearing. Cats can hear sounds as
high-pitched at 65,000 cycles per second. Humans, on the other hand, can
only hear up to about 20,000 cycles per second, so what sounds like a
piercing cry to your cat may be completely inaudible to you. –Excerpt
from the Daily Cat Tip
City Pitties News:
A proposal to
elected officials: install "DOG
WASTE STATIONS"
around Dyker
Beach
Park and
along the Shore
Road,
Promenade in
Bay Ridge, eight totals. This neighborhood improvement
initiative will keep our popular recreation tracks clean, dog friendly
and could create green
jobs.
Inexpensive, easy to install waste stations are successful in big cities
with heavy paw traffic throughout the country. If you support our idea,
please contact Councilman
Gentile's Office at 718-748-5200, Senator
Golden's Office at 718-238-6044, Assemblyman
Brook-Krasny's Office at 718-680-2845, Assemblyman
Abbate's Office at 718-232-9565 and/or Community
Board 10 at 718-745-6827.
Voice your support at the Dyker Civic meeting on June 8th,
8pm
at St. Philip's Parish Hall, on
80th St.
and
11th Avenue.
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
MAY 28, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
IT’S
SPRING! GRIN and BEAR IT!
A family decided to keep a Mama Bear and her cubs under their deck,
Now,
that’s responsibility of animals, by heck!
This family made sure the cubs didn’t run off, and fed the Mama, too.
In late March, the Mama Bear and her cubs went back into the woods. Who
knew?
It shows you that the wild animals are reaching out to us for food.
It is
also man that has been so crude!
Man is taking what little space the wild animals of our land
have, anyway.
That’s why we the people of our nation have to do something
today!
Written By Jan E. Schneider
adopt rescued Kittenpalooza:
Marble, nine weeks, Torti.
Marble is tame friendly, and loves to be held. She's a sweetie. Call
MamaT 347-587-2378… Anita’s kits, five weeks, Chubby, friendly healthy
brown tabby boys.
Call 718-946-3597…
Dee’s
kits…Semi
long hair black and white five week old
Call 718-309-6374
SPRINGTIME DANGERS FOR
PETS:
Poisonous flowers such as
Tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs can damage a dog's mouth and esophagus,
causing drooling, vomiting, severe diarrhea or even abnormal heart
rhythms, depending on the amount consumed. Common fertilizers, even
organic, can be toxic to dogs. Dogs love the taste of these meat-based
products. Ingesting blood meal can cause vomiting, diarrhea and severe
pancreatic inflammation, while bone meal can create a cement-like ball in
the dog's stomach, potentially forming an obstruction in the
gastrointestinal tract and requiring surgery to remove. –Excerpt from paw
nation
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
MAY 21, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
K9Kastle-PetCo event:
Saturday and Sunday May 22nd and May 23rd.
The hours are from 12pm until 5pm at three Brooklyn PetCo stores:
86th St and Stillwell Avenue, East 17th Street, Avenue Y and Utica
Avenue and Flatbush Avenue. Save-a-Life.
WE GET LETTERS:
“Me
and my Sis want to thank Muffin’s, Norm and Jude for making us feel
all better. After we had our stitches out, mommy got us new collars
and took our graduation pictures. We are officially all better and
good as new. But we could not be all better if not for Muffin’s
people. Love from Jack and Lucy AKA Quie and Lovey.
 ADOPT: PRINCESS,
a
9
month pretty brown tabby kitty, living
in a backyard in
Bay Ridge,
Brooklyn. She is a loving sweetheart that tries to get into a home
with a no cat unfriendly dog. She has beautiful green eyes. She
needs a friend and a home. Call Fran 718-745-5403
 New postage stamps
feature shelter animals:
This series
features photos of
five dogs and five cats from a shelter in
Connecticut. It
was created to
encourage pet adoption and responsible pet care. Visit muffins.org
and local shelters. Don’t delay…Adopt today.
Help Oil Spill:
Donate Pet and Human Hair:
A
San Francisco-based nonprofit has been accepting donations of
non-filthy pet fur and human hair since 1998 to craft oil-absorbing
hair mats and hair-stuffed containment booms made from recycled
pantyhose. These hairy
contraptions are
effective at soaking-up oil. -Excerpt from Care2
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
MAY 15, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
 Dear
Readers: My name is Phoenix. I
am a friendly and gorgeous one and a half year old female, two tones
face dark Calico. I had a human caretaker but for some reason I was put
outside. At first I was sad and scared but then I decided to explore my
neighborhood seeking a new caretaker. I traveled all the backyards of
brownstones in Park Slope playing with butterflies and climbing trees. One
day, I came upon a beautiful backyard where a wonderful human fed me and
gave me water. She took me to a nice vet who gave me a clean bill of
health. I hope that you can give me the purrfect furever home! Call
Carol at Gracie’s Veterinary Clinic 718-965-3411 or email pheonix429@gmail.com
 LOOKING TO ADOPT AN OLDER
DOG? CHUNKY,
is an eight year old, forty five pound, male Shepherd and
Terrier mix pooch. He’s neutered and up to date with shots. He is friendly,
gets along with kids, cats and dogs. Chunky
needs to find a new home
because the owner moved to help his 96 year old mother and the landlord
won't allow pets. He has
been staying temporarily with other relatives but they can not keep him. Robert
917-952-6383 Mention The Home Reporter
ASPCA ALERT: Animals
are the silent victims of domestic violence. Most people treat pets as
members of the family. Unfortunately, when it comes to domestic
violence, pets are also deemed part of the family unit and forced to
suffer in silence at the hands of abusers. Some studies estimate that:
50% of domestic violence victims delay seeking help out of concern that
their pet may be harmed by the abuser. 88% of companion animals living
in households where domestic violence occurs are routinely threatened,
harmed or even killed. The
ASPCA works tirelessly to educate law enforcement and the public about
the link between animal cruelty and domestic abuse and to lobby for
stricter punishments for pet abusers. –Excerpt
from aspca.org
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
MAY 7, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
 “Lucky
a three months old male kitten was found on the street in very bad
condition. He had terrible cold, lost one eye, and very weak. I rushed him
to the hospital, were he was for couple weeks. My vet took good care of
him and now he is in my house looking for a good person to take him. He is
very playful, litter trained, has first shots, blood tested negative. Even
though he lost one eye, he is most handsome. I have too much cats, most of
them old and they don't go alone with the new kitten.”
Angelica
917-750-3762
 Adopt or foster Oscar a one-eyed,
caramel bundle of love!
He is thirteen pounds of white and gold
Shih Tzu. He is a very sweet, gentle boy who has been through quite a
bit. His people who had him for nine years since he was a puppy, dumped
him at the local kill shelter. He was scheduled for euthanasia, but Dianne
called them and I went and got him in time. He was already neutered,
inserted a microchip and gave him all his shots.
Please
call 917 754-3537 ASAP.
Brooklyn Animal Foster Network will deliver Oscar.
 DEAR
JUDE:
My
name is Fi-Fi.
I am a domestic long hair with emerald green eyes. My
mommy says I'm the most beautiful, sweetest cat God ever made; I know she
believes it in her heart. I've had my shots, spayed and I do have my claws
of which I am proud to say have never threatened anyone except for the
occasional rodent. I am nine years old, in good health, and just as
beautiful and loving as the day I was born. My mom had a baby five years
ago. He has bad allergy problems. Recently, she saw a pulmonologist who
said she must find
me a home. I need my new family to know that I love to snuggle. I even
let my mom cradle my head over her shoulder like a baby. Me, a cat! I will
be a blessing to your lives. You'll see! Thank you Winifred Edwards
718-773-0474 646-239-3725
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
APRIL
30, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
Pets as prey: alarming rise in dognapping:
It
does not matter the kind of dog or the age, they are all at risk.
Dognappers are grabbing dogs and cats to put them into pitbull rings - to
be torn apart LIMB BY LIMB and eaten by them. Some charge a fee for
people to watch! These dogs will never be returned. No chip or
tattoo will help. Victims are dogs
left unattended - tied outside stores,
left alone in yards, in cars, in carriers in Airports etc. –excerpt from
Jackie
Page's Animal Network
 IN
LOVING MEMORY:
Rocky Balboa, a rescued
senior kitty with Leukemia.
Rocky's last two years on earth, were filled with love, devotion,
companionship. He had a one-two punch for life. Frank and Laura Grassi
miss Rocky's zest for living.
Super Urgent:
Sammy, two year old female Tibetan terrier is
terrified of the outdoors. Due to her extreme anxiety she must be in a
quiet loving home with no children or other pets. She is extremely
affectionate but only in environment where there are no other threats to
her. She thrives with couples and singles. We need more time to find a
rightful place for Sammy on this planet.
Please call 917 754-3537 ASAP. Brooklyn Animal Foster Network will deliver Sammy.
 PEGGYSUE
CATNIP CUDDLE DOLL TO THE RESCUE:
I gave Peggy Sue to an eighteen year old
cat, she loved it, went bonkers! I went to pick it up to move it away
from the unstable TV- she almost ate my hand…Also, I had trouble getting a
cat out from under the bed to clip his nails. I took one of the
PeggySue’s out of my bag; he smelled it and came right out. It worked
wonders as I was able to grab him! Thanks Peg! Purrs from Janice Foti of furryfriendshome.com
DEAR JUDE: “Dogs and cats are the best medicine for people. Whenever I
had a migraine headache I would take one of my cats and hold him close to
me. I would feel so good.” –Joannie LoCicero
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
APRIL
23, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
 WINTER
MIRACLES UPDATE:
It is official. Queie and Lovey have a forever home. After
much soul searching and thought I have decided to keep my little
rescues. They have had a long recuperation in my home since I found
them in December '09. As you all may recall Queie had to be strong
enough to endure the removal of one of his eyes. Both suffered severe
respiratory infections as well. Queie had a very strong attachment to
me and Lovey is just a complete sweetheart. She takes good care of her
brother. Both babies get along excellently with my two adult males
Benson and Taz. They play, run, chase and do everything together. Queie
plays fetch with his mousey until you can't throw anymore. Lovey is
very playful and is learning to play fetch as well with her plastic bell
ball. They have been altered by Dr. Alexandru at Bay Ridge Vet.
Muffin’s subsidized their procedures. Their journey of recovery
continues. Teresa Romano, their proud MAMA
POSTAGE STAMPS TO AID SHELTER
ANIMALS: Starting
April 30th you can buy stamps at the post office that help to buy food for
shelter pets. You can pre-order them online. Stamps
are regular price. stampstotherescue.com
EPA DECLARES SPOT-ON FLEA
AND TICK PRODUCTS SAFE: Due
to the number of dogs and cats that reported health-related incidents
after being treated with "spot-on" pesticide-based flea and tick control
products, the EPA intensified the evaluation of the products and
concluded these products safe. EPA will begin reviewing labels to
determine which ones need stronger and clearer labeling statements.
–excerpt from paw nation
A shout of Thanks to
Joannie: for her generous donation of towels, Towels are one of the
number one items in a rescuers arsenal. They are used when babies are
washed, medicated, and fed. Thanks again Joannie Locicero and Bless
You. -- Teresa Romano
BROOKLYN ANIMAL FOSTER
NETWORK: Don't
miss our Weekend Adoption Events
at John Jay High School, 7th Avenue and 4th Street. Meet
our cats and dogs most Saturdays and Sundays. Call 718 789-6865 on
Fridays to confirm.
Muffin's Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
APRIL
2, 2010
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
Rabid Raccoon
Found in Brownstone
Brooklyn:
Several weeks ago, the NYC Department of Health captured the
borough’s first-ever rabid raccoon in the neighborhood of Boerum
Hill. While city agencies do not usually catch or remove
raccoons, reports of this particular critter’s erratic behavior
(namely, interacting with a dog) prompted the Health
Department’s involvement. As a result, the agency says it plans
to “enhance raccoon surveillance” in Brooklyn.
New York City
is definitely experiencing a spike in rabid raccoons. Less than
two months into 2010, 39 Manhattan raccoons have already tested
positive for the disease; by contrast, there were 12 such cases
in all of 2009. The
NYC Health Department’s recent press release about its
trap-vaccinate-release program for Central Park raccoons
includes tips on protecting yourself and your pets against
rabies. Due to the increasing risk of exposure to rabid
raccoons, make sure your pets’ vaccinations are up to date. By
law, all New York City dogs must be vaccinated against rabies,
and ASPCA veterinarians advise that outdoor cats should be
vaccinated as well. –Excerpt
from aspca.org
2009: The Legislative Year in Review:
A
tough year for animal-friendly legislation, hard work by
legislators, the animal welfare community and animal
advocates helped bring state-level bills over the finish
line. Many states continue to pass anti-animal fighting
laws
multiple states pass laws to restrict tethering,
increase penalties for intentional acts of animal
cruelty and allow pets to be included in court-issued
orders of protection. More state governments are taking
a long, hard look at puppy mills and attempting to rein
in the abuses that are so prevalent in the commercial
dog breeding industry. –Excerpt from aspca.org
 ADOPT
DOGS:
CHAMP, a
two year old, 70 pound Rottweiler, is neutered with shots.
He is crate trained. He has not been around kids. Champ
is playful
but rough. The owner cannot keep because of manager
issues. Champ
is fine with other Rotty at home. 713-295-9193...RUBY,
a rescued two year old, spayed with shots, 70 pound,
Shepard/Husky. She has a playful active silly
personality. She is
good with kids and
dogs. 347-256-0609
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
MAY 8, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
ASPCA:
WARNING SECONDHAND
SMOKE: SILENT KILLER HURTS PETS, TOO Health
officials often talk about the dangers of living with a smoker, but few
pet parents are aware that our animal companions face similar
risks—from respiratory problems to cancer—when exposed to secondhand
smoke. New research suggests that secondhand smoke is unsafe at all
levels—for humans and pets—so
it's time to get serious about ditching those butts for good. A
recent study shows that nearly 30 percent of pets live with at least one
smoker. This is a grave concern, according to Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant,
Medical Director of the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center,
since secondhand smoke can damage the nervous systems of both cats and
dogs. –excerpt from aspca.org...
DEAR NEW
YORK CITY SUPPORTERS:
Pass along this important email regarding upcoming changes to the
housing administration’s pet policy.
WHO: Residents
of New
York City Public Housing
governed by the New York
City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
and their dogs.
WHAT: NYCHA
has decided to allow only small dogs in public housing. The maximum
allowable weight of pet dogs is being lowered from 40 to 25 pounds.
NYCHA also plans to ban certain breeds
outright—NYCHA tenants will not be allowed to own or register purebred
or mixed-breed
Rottweilers, Pit Bulls or Doberman pinschers.
WHEN: The
new policy was scheduled to go into effect Friday,
May 1, 2009.
EXEMPTIONS: Service
animals are exempt from weight and breed restrictions.
FOR CURRENT DOG OWNERS: Dogs
already living in NYCHA buildings who are 40 pounds or under can be
grandfathered in under the existing pet policy—regardless of
breed—as long as residents submit a dog registration form to their
NYCHA housing office by this Thursday, April 30. Residents who submit
this form will have an additional 90 days to license their dogs with the
City (which may be done online) and submit the required vet erinary
certificate indicating that their dogs are licensed, spayed/neutered and
vaccinated against rabies.
The ASPCA is opposed to the revised NYCHA
pet policy, and are working to prevent it from going into effect. In the
meantime, it is important that dogs who have already found good homes do
not lose them. –excerpt aspca.org
FUN
FACT: Rin Tin Tin
was the first American dog movie star and signed his own contracts for
22 movies with a pawprint.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
MAY 1, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
NORTH SHORE ANIMAL
LEAGUE - PET ADOPTATHON:
Meet Cesar Millan the world renowned dog expert on Saturday and Sunday
May 3rd and 4th.
Cesar trains people and rehabilitates dogs. His
method really works. Be
the pack leader with calm assertive energy. For
additional information visit AnimalLeague.org
FLEA
MEDICATIONS INJURE 44,000 PETS: A new
report from the Environmental Protection Agency, found
topical and on-spot flea and tick medications injured 44,000 pets last
year. The study
looked at EPA-registered pet products, commonly found at drug stores or
on supermarket shelves in 2008. Sprays, collars, and shampoos –
anything topical or on-spot
to treat ticks and fleas were included. For
more information check with the National
Pesticide Information Center. –excerpt from EPA.ORG
FDA CONFIRMS
ONGOING PROBE OF NUTRO PET FOOD regarding
Deaths, and mysterious Illnesses: In
2007 MARS Inc, a privately-held
Virginia-based food products company, gained
NUTRO Pet Food. -excerpt
from consumeraffairs.com
DEAR
JUDE: WE GET
LETTERS- Please HELP
US…
Adopt
Browny! Browny is a great one and a half year old, 40 pound,
neutered, up to date on vet care, and housebroken Pit mix. He was
found in the Bronx, and
ended up at ACC. He is being fostered. He
is super gentle when taking treats. Browny is really fun to watch.
When he is walked he seems to be listening to and observing everything!
He also likes to watch TV! He is great with people, kids, and other
dogs. Browny may be okay with cats too. Call Karen -718 238
1409.
“Hi my nam e is Thug. I am eight years old. My mom is traveling. My
foster parents have a nasty cat that won’t let me use the litter box! I
am looking for a family that I can love. I can stay at home by myself when
you work. If you have a problem, or a hard day, I will listen. I love
being petted. I look forward to finding my new home ASAP Thanks for
getting to know me and considering me as your own”.nscarborough8@gmail.com
OSCAR, a stunning
solid black four year old male cat, is neutered with shots. Oscar
is a lively, very intelligent cat. The owner has become so allergic to
cats that she has to give him up. He has been the family four years gets
along pretty well with our other cat. isabelstein@mindspring.com
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
April 24, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
NON-SCENTED
EATING: PLASTIC BOWLS CAN RETAIN ODORS: No
matter how much you wash them, some plastic bowls will always retain
odors. Plastic can also harbor bacteria which then can irritate the cat's
chin. Best way to feed a cat wet food is to give up the
idea of a bowl entirely - serve meals on a big saucer so that your kitty
cat doesn't have to press her chin down into a bowl of food, which can
often cause blackheads on a cat's chin. excerpt from the Cat Bible
ASPCA:
GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS PREVENT CRUELY MONTH: Purchase orange
string or rope lights, available online and at hardware and specialty
lighting and novelty stores, and wrap your house,=0 Aterrace, trees,
lamppost, porch steps, mail box…even the family swing set.
Open your closet and get out those bright orange pants, shirts, ties,
shoelaces and socks and don them for the next two Fridays—or any other
day of the week—for the month of April. Write some
animal-friendly messages on your vehicle— “Go Orange for
Animals!” or “Celebrate Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month!” Got
a green thumb? Plant an orange garden for animals. Ask your local garden
center which orange flowering plants thrive in your area, and do some
creative landscaping.-excerpt from aspca.org
ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND…LOVE WANTED ADOPTION EVENT…Choose to Save-A-Life,
Adopt a Shelter Pet today! The event will be held Saturday April 25 at the Salem Church, 450
– 67TH Street (between 4th and 5thAvenue),
from 11:30am until 4:30pm. Please bring proof of
ID and adoption fee. Animals are courtesy ofNorth Shore Animal
League and the ACC. Put a little friend in your life!
PAWS
AND EFFECT: CATS CAN GET ALLERGIES WHICH SHOW ON THEIR FEET: Footpad
problems are rare in cats but when they happen it's usually because the
cat was allergic to something he touched, inhaled or ate. If a cat's
footpad is red, swollen and sensitive to the touch, that can be a sign
that he is allergic to something in his environment. Check with the
kitties vet. –excerpt from the Cat Bible.
FUN FACT: Scientists say that pigs, unlike all other domestic
animals, arrive at solutions
by thinking them through. Pigs can be and have been taught to
accomplish almost any feat a dog can master,
and usually in a shorter period of time.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
April 17, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
DEAR
JUDE: A
gorgeous red nose pit that is in desperate, urgent need of a home.
When I say urgent, I mean urgent! This dog is miserable right now.
He is tied up 24/7 to either a leg of a table or a tree. He is in
danger of choking himself to death. He is becoming stir crazy from
no interaction with people and absolutely NO EXERCISE. HE MUST BE
SAVED IMMEDIATELY! A foster or a forever home is needed. The
following things must hold true: NO
other pets! No
children under 15 A strong, experienced owner. He
needs someone who is NOT AFRAID of the breed. Also
someone who can work with him and spend at least one hour a day walking
or running him. I
really fear for this dog. He is a great fella, has had training,
sits on command, gives paw, and lies down. He is a doll, but must
get some attention ASAP! Please
if you can help, or know anyone that can help out, have them contact me
ASAP. 718-986-1362. Thanks, Mary
Jo Tobin
Dear
Muffins Pets: ‘We are writing to thank you for the excellent jobs
that you are doing helping New Yorkers get domestic and feral cats
neutered and spayed. Thanks to your program we were able to take to the
vet several cats that have been living in our backyards
and those of our neighbors in
the South Bronx.
Without your assistance some of these creatures would have continued to
undergo a vicious cycle of suffering and hardship. Today, they are free
to grow healthy and to enjoy the upcoming summer months. The City needs
more programs like
yours. Nicolas
Estevez and David Hinkle are
the cat lovers Neighbors of Longwood in theBronx’.
“Meow,
my name is Dusty. I’m
a lovable 10-year old cat whose owner and best friend just died. I need
a new home and someone to cuddle with and take care of me. I’m
a gray, long-hai red male cat. I’m
healthy, neutered and de-clawed. I
love curling up on someone’s lap or just being petted. Will
you adopt me? If so, please call Brad at 718 614 8640”
DON’T DELAY..SPAY/NEUTER TODAY: Call
718-680-2220 for Muffin’s low cost certificate and vet list.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
April 10, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
DEAR
READERS: Think about this…
I
RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY
Her eyes met mine as she
walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels.
I felt her need instantly and
knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too
exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.
As she stopped at my kennel I
blocked her view from a little accident I had in
the back of my cage.
I didn't want her to know that
I hadn't been walked today.
Sometimes the shelter keepers
get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I
hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past.
I only have the future to look
forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
She got down on her knees and
made little kissy sounds at me.
I shoved my shoulder and side
of my head up against the bars to comfort her.
Gentle fingertips caressed my
neck; she was desperate for companionship.
A tear fell down her cheek and
I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and
her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her
safe. I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do
everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she
came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the
corridors.
There are so many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a
human today.
This touching poem
was submitted by Cat DeCapua, Author Anonymous
APRIL
aspca Month: “Go
Orange
for Animals.” Iconic buildings and landmarks across USA will support the
ASPCA’ s life-saving work as they light up in its signature Orange
color. Take photos of your pet
wearing orange and submit to aspca.org
World Week for Animals in
Laboratories - April 18-26
Please join IDA during World Week for Animals in
Laboratories (WWAIL), to speak out against the use of animals in testing and
research. E-mail wwail@idausa.org if you'd like to help.
MAMA FERAL CAT-TNR SPAY/NEUTER coupons Cat MUST be in a trap! 718-680-2220
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
April 3, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
WIGGIN'
OUT STRESS TRIGGERS SHEDDING: A
cat experiencing stress, even a small dose of it, will shed automatically
as a response. Since we know how long the list of stress factors for cats
is, this can happen quite frequently and your cat will need some extra
brushing help from you. So if you know that your cat has recently been in
a stressful situation (your absence, going to the vet, household visitors,
etc.) then jump right in with some extra brush strokes and attention. Excert
from The
Cat Bible
Cats are very sensitive little critters –Jude
ASPCA ALERT: Can You Tell If an Animal Has Been Abused?
April
is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Recognizing signs of
abuse20is not simple say ASPCA experts. Many people interpret an
animal’s aggression, fear or timidity as a surefire clue that the
animal has suffered cruelty—but looking solely at a pet’s behavior
doesn’t tell the whole story.
“It’s
almost impossible to make conclusions based on a pet’s behavior
alone,” says the ASPCA AnimalBehavior Center’s
Kristen Collins, CPDT. “The best way to tell whether a pet is being or
has been abused is to observe his body language and the surrounding
environment.” Some physical and environmental signs of
animal abuse: Collar so tight that it’s caused a neck wound
or has become embedded in the pet’s neck. Open wounds, signs of
multiple healed wounds or an ongoing injury or illness that isn’t
being treated. Extreme thinness or emaciation—bones may be
visible beneath the skin. Pets are tied up alone outside for long
periods of time without adequate food or water. Pets are kept
in an area littered with feces, garbage, broken glass or other objects
that could harm them. For more information about cruelty signs, go to
aspca.org If you suspect an animal is being abused, don’t keep it to
yourself—report it to your local authorities. “Reporting suspected
animal cruelty ensures that animals in jeopardy receive prompt and often
lifesaving care,” says ASPCA Supervisory Special Investigator
Annemarie Lucas. “By making a complaint to the police or humane
society in your area—which you can do anonymously—you help ensure
that animals in need are rescued and that perpetrators of animal cruelty
are brought to justice."
FUN FACT: Animals
that lay eggs don't have belly buttons
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
March 27, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
WE
GET LETTERS: “Dear
Muffin’s Pet Connection; As previously discussed, our after school
program ran a service project selling raffle tickets at a recent event to
raise money for a charitable
cause. The third and fourth graders at PS 345 have decided to donate their
$74 profits to you. We
really appreciate what you do, Keep up the good work. Can
you please send us a receipt and some information about your facility to
share with the (20) students. Sincerely
CITY YEAR at PS 345”.
THANK YOU FROM MUFFIN'S. We
are honored that you selected Muffin’s to receive the student’s
generous contribution. The
student’s will be receiving key rings, laminated books marks,
newsletters and special PAWS4LAWS ID cards. Purrs
and woofs from the animals you saved! God
Bless!
“HELLO, my name is Ginger, a three and a half year old, female Red Brown
Golden Retriever, who was born October 9, 2005. They
say I have a pretty face. I
just lost my sister. My
mommy is disabled and can’t take care of me or take me for walks all the
time. My mommy
loves me. She has to
move and can’t take me with her. Mommy
wants a good home for me. I am spayed and in good health. I
love people. I am
housebroken. Please
help me find a good family. Vet
references required. Call
718-339-2202
“Hi, my name is BABY,
a one year old strikingly handsome male, grayish tabby. I
am neutered with shots. I
am totally
declawed. I was
taken in at one week old, fed with a bottle by my owner. She is moving,
but not allowed to take me. Please love and give me a good home. I’ll
love you right back”. 718-598-3942
NEIGHBORHOOD
CATS AND NEW YORK CITY FERAL CAT INITIATIVE DONATING 8,000 POUNDS OF CAT
FOOD TO NEW YORK'S HOMELESS CATS AND THEIR CARETAKERS Saturday,
March 28, 2009 (between 9AM -Noon) Pick-up times will be assigned. WHERE:
Visitors' Parking Lot
at Rikers Island, Queens (corner
of 19th Avenue &Hazen
St.) WHAT:
Iam's dry food, expiration date of November 2008 (some bags may=2 0have an
expiration date a few months earlier - if you are concerned about feeding
expired food, please do not RSVP). If you need help registering or
updating your colony or have any other questions, please contact lois@nycferalcat.org
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
March 20, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
MEOWMORIAL
SERVICE: CATS CAN EXPERIENCE GRIEF OVER LOSING A PERSON OR ANIMAL
Cats go through a mourning period when they lose someone or another animal
close to them. They can suffer from the same symptoms of grief as humans -
loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much, and they can
become withdrawn or moody. Some of the ways you can help a cat going
through mourning is spend as much time with her as possible, have other
people the cat knows visit and make a fuss over her, give her something
with the scent of the person or animal who has gone, maintain feeding and
grooming routines and offer extra tasty meals, keeping her company while
she eats.
CLOSE
THE WINDOW! CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT: Open windows pose a serious threat
to cats, who are naturally curious - especially about the sights, sound
and smells outside your windows. If you live above the ground floor
there is a life-threatening danger of your kitten venturing out on the
windowsill and falling. While cats do have natural ability to orient
themselves mid-air and land on their feet after falling, beyond a
certain distance their own genetic ability does not overcome the pull or
the danger of gravity. Keep
well-secured screens on the window or install a cat window box made for
that location. -Excerpts from the CatBible Muffin’s
receives heartbreaking telephone phone calls from cat owners whose kitty
have fallen from an open window on the fifth or sixth floor. Window
screens are a must in keeping curious cats and children out of harm's
way. Open windows
can be a fatal feline attraction! Cat-proofing
your home is the responsible thing to do. Protect
your feline friend! The life you save may be your cats!
GUIDELINES
FOR CATS: Bathrooms: Always
accompany guests to the bathroom. It is not necessary to do
anything-just sit and stare. Bedtime: Always
sleep on the human at night so she/he cannot move around.
Play: This
is an important part of your life. Sleep
in the daytime so you are fresh for your nocturnal games. And run,
run, run, non stop while human is trying to sleep. Now
that’s meeeow-y purrs.
ADOPT-A-PET: Check
out muffins.org - see a pet that is right for you! Look
at the photos of adoptable cuddly cats and distinguished dogs.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
March 13, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
OWNING
A CAT GOOD FOR THE HEART? Study
Shows Cat Owners Less Likely to Die From Heart Attacks
Your
cat may bring you a lot more than unconditional love after a tough day. A
new study shows that cat owners are less likely to die of a heart
attack and
other cardiovascular diseases than people who have never had a pet cat. The
findings emerged from an analysis of data on nearly 4,500 men and women,
ages 30 to 75, who part icipated in the National Health and Nutrition
Examination Study. All were free of cardiovascular disease when they
entered the study in the 1970s. Over
half, 55%, reported having a pet cat at some point in their lives. Compared
with cat owners, people who never had a pet cat were 40% more likely to
die of a heart attack over the 20-year study period. They were also 30%
more likely to die of any cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart
failure, and chronic heart
disease. The researchers found no such link for people who had a pet
dog. The findings
were presented here at the American Stroke Association's (ASA)
International Stroke Conference. EXCERPT
from WEBMD submitted by Eylse Karnes
11,000 unwanted animals are put
down in the country’s shelters every single day. –
Excerpt best friends.org
More than 70% of cats who enter
animal pounds and shelters are killed each year. That
is 7 in 10 cats! – Excerpt Alley Cat Allies.org SPAYING AND
NEUTERING is the solution to pet overpopulation. One
unspayed female cat and her offspring can reproduce 420,000 homeless
cats in seven years. In
six years one unspayed female dog and her offspring can reproduce 67,000
unwanted dogs.
MAMA, the TNR feral cat coupon program is sponsored by MUFFIN'S and the
MAYOR’S ALLIANCE. Visit
muffins.org/MAMA.htm to get information about the participating
veterinarians.
PREYING
FOR FOOD: CATS MAY CHATTER BEFORE THEY POUNCE. Cats who chatter are
doing it because they see possible prey. Some cats will make a strange
chattering noise that is a rapid clicking of their teeth with a
high-pitched whining sound to go with it. It's probably because they
have an abundance of adrenaline, a surplus of energy as they anticipate
the hunt when they see t hat bird or mouse. Excerpt from the CatBible
FUN
FACT: A cat’s sense of taste is keener than a dog’s sense of taste.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
March 6, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
BEEFSTEAK
CHARLIE NEEDS A LOVING HOME....”Hi, My name is Charlie. I am a fluffy,
grey and white 3 year old neutered cat.
I had my shots. Currently
I am living with my foster Mom who found me struggling in this cold
harsh weather. I
love people, cuddling and attention. Sometimes I get a little scared. With
time and patience I am sure I will make a wonderful addition to your
family. Please
contact Debbie 917 957 6877 Meow
Meow (Thank you)
LOVE WANTED ADOPTION EVENT: SPRING INTO ACTION: SATURDAY
MARCH 14, 2009 Salem Church, 450-67THStreet 11:30am-
4:30pm Rain or shine.
Animals are courtesy of NSAL and the ACC shelters. Proof
of ID and adoption fee required.
LOST
DOG: ‘BELLA’ female, Cane Corso, looks like a Gray Lab. NYPD
MOUNTED POLICE Please call 917-595-7883 REWARD Family misses her
terribly. Attention
M. Panazzo
LOST CAT: ‘MUI-MUI’ female, 3 year old grey and white with some t
an, white bib and boots. She
was last seen on Senator
Street late October
2008. REWARD: call
845-297-0124
LOST CAT: ‘KISSES’- female Calico, 4 ½ years old. She
is spayed, friendly and lost on 94TH street and Fourth
Avenue. Please
call Lana,
347-216-7893
MUFFIN'S SERVICES: Low
cost spaying and neutering certificates with 34 participating vets in Brooklyn,
MAMA feral cat coupon program, trap rental, and in-home cat nail
clipping. Call
718-833-7988
SENSITIVE
STOMACH: IS YOUR PET ALLERGIC TO FOOD?
Allergies caused
by environmental factors like pollen, mold and fleas are
common in pets. Excessive
scratching or stomach upset could also be the result of an everyday food
allergy. According
to ASPCA experts at the Animal Poison Control Center,
the main source of protein in a pet's diet is sometimes responsible for
allergic reactions—but cats and dogs can also suffer allergies to
carbohydrates like wheat or soy. ASPCA
Client Services Associate Jessica Rushin suggests that sweet potatoes
and rice, which are often found in foods formulated for pets with
sensitive stomachs, can be good carb substitutes. Pet
allergies can cause such varied symptoms as excessive chewing or licking
of the skin, paws, muzzle or ears; dry, flaky skin; chronic ear issues;
swelling of the lips, tongue or eyelids, and=0 Agastrointestinal signs
like vomiting and
diarrhea. –excerpt
from aspca.org Check
with your vet if your companion animal has any of these symptoms.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
February 27, 2009
e-mail muffinspets@gmail.com
WE
GET LETTERS: “Hi,
my name is Cream Puff. I
was left out in the cold and snowy streets. I found my way to
someone’s backyard in Bay Ridge on Friday 13th. It was a
good luck day for me, since she was nice enough to feed and make a box
for me to stay in. Other cats would come and start fights with me.
I am not a fighter, I am an indoor cat. I am a male, pure breed
Red eared Himalayan.
The weather is getting colder and the basement where I am staying is
damp and cold. I am very friendly. My hobbies are being pet, belly
rubs, being brushed. I like to sit on people laps and purr. I need
a home with some one to love me - I promise you my heart. Please
call (917)
365-9303”.
“Hello!
We are two handsome brothers who would love to find a loving home
together! Our
original mom left us in her apartment along with nine other kitties! It
was a very cold day, and the wi ndows were wide open. Some
workers came into the apartment to do some work and found us all
terrified and hungry. Our
rescuers found other foster homes for our friends, and decided to foster
us themselves. We
love each other very much, and want if at all possible to stay together
as your cat team. We are very sweet, and want to have a loving forever
home where we can let our personalities shine through. I’m Nimitz,
the black inquisitive one. I am friendly, and forward. My
brother Boris (the
black and white one) is an absolute mush, and loves to sit on our foster
mom’s feet! We
both love being petted, and will love you back. We
are neutered and vet checked. Please call 347-731-2274
ASPCA ALERT: 43
PUPPY MILL RESCUE - The
TN White County,
puppy mill small dogs are at the ASPCA
Adoption Center in Manhattan (424
E. 92nd Street). For more information, call (212) 876-7700, ext. 4145.
MAKE
THINGS EASIER FOR YOU AND YOUR CAT: CHOOSE DUST-FREE KITTY LITTER- Clay
litter is not only bad for the environment, but it can be highly
irritating to both felines and humans. –excerpt
from the CatBible
FUN
FACTS: Cats
are color blind
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
February 20, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
JUDE’S
COMMENTARY: ANIMALS
HAVE FEELINGS…Animals are NOT property! Animals feel love.
Animals feel abandonment. Animals feel hunger. Animals feel pain.
Animals mourn. Animals feel fear! Animals
are mothers and fathers who protect their babies. Animals protect
and save humans! Animals provide services for disabled and
challenged humans. They give their lives to better ours. Animals
are a blessing to human kind! They
are our families, our best friends, and our confidant; our faithful
guides and companions. They
make this world a safer and better place for humans to live in. Animals
are God's gifts to us! But
according to the law animals are PROPERTY! Property
does not have feelings. Animals
have natural instinct feelings. If
they are cut, they bleed. How
can we, animal lovers, who are concerned about the safety and welfare of
all animals, help to change this archaic law? We
need a law that recognizes that animals are an intricate part of our
lives, whether they are house pets or animals of the wild, they are all
God’s creatures. And
we need to respect them all. Please
email any suggestions about this sensitive issue. Animals
need our help and protection. "The
greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way
its animals are treated." ~ Mahatma Gandhi Please,
let us help our animal friends. Together,
we can make a difference. Thank
you and God Bless!
IN
MEMORY: "Adopted
late in life Pistachio's last 2-1/2 years were not lacking in lots of
love. I wish I had more time with him. He was great company.
What more can you ask of a friend. He was 19 years old. Andrew
Romano"
“Hi! We're
Benny and Chippy. We are very lucky brothers - we were rescued from the
streets of East NY.
Right now we are living with nice people, other felines and a
medium-sized dog. Chippy
had to have one eye removed because it was badly infected and not treated.
Now we are both very healthy; we are six months old, neutered, have
our shots and tested negative for FIV/FeLV. Would
you please make us part of your family? We will love you forever. Ellen
646-982-7665 Visit http://muffins.org/Cats1.htm to
see our photos
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
February 13, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
WE
GET LETTERS: “We will be moving overseas in mid-February, and need to
find our two beautiful, cuddly cats a new loving home, either together or
separately. We are
very sad to leave them behind. Both
cats are up to date in their shots and altered. They
are very pleasant to be around, and withstand much patience the petting of
our one-year old son. Yogi, a four-year old male, has a laid back
personality. Coco IS
a playful, beautiful two-year old female. Call Emily 646-236-9760” Visit
muffins.org to see their photos.
DEAR JUDE:
‘THANK
YOU LOU! There’s a guy named Lou,
Who gave incentive for Jude to do. An article about cruelty to
animals being a NO! NO! Since that time, Jude has developed MUFFIN'S
as a logo.
She just wanted to say Thank you Lou Zerato for being there..
When he wrote the song, ‘They’re Here, They’re Here’
In your younger life, it’s wonderful to have a Mentor.
Later, you realize who and why God used, as a sender. –written by Jan E.
Schneider
PETA ACTION ALERT: HELP
PROTECT ANIMALS USED IN TELEVISION ADS. Take
a few moments now to
contact BP
Lubricant USA, which
aired a commercial during the=2 0Super Bowl featuring chimpanzees. In
addition to portraying the animals in a demeaning way, using chimpanzees
in advertisements is inherently cruel. Great
apes used in entertainment are often very young. They are taken from their
mothers as infants and are beaten to ensure that they know "whose
boss" and do as the trainer demands. Once they are too old and no
longer considered "useful," many primates are discarded in
hideous roadside zoos or are warehoused in appalling conditions. PETA
investigations have
revealed that former "celebrity" apes were living in small cages
littered with garbage and feces and were denied basic necessities (like
food and veterinary care). –excerpt
from Peta.org
WAKE UP NY: ARKANSAS BECOMES
THE 46TH STATE TO MAKE CRUELTY
TO ANIMALS A
FELONY, according
to the Humane
Society of the United
States. Aggravated animal
cruelty on first
offense is punishable
by a fine of up to $10,000 and up to six years in prison. The bill also
includes a five-year sentencing enhancement for anyone convicted of
torturing an animal in the presence of a child. ANIMALS
HAVE FEELINGS!
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
February 6, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
In
1966, when I was 19, Mr. Haas, the then Editor of The
Spectator, provided an opportunity for me to write a weekly Teen Talk column. The
sixties vibrations were
rockin’.
Lou Zerato, animal lover and guitar-playing, gifted song writer, tossed
me the February 4, 1966, issue of LIFE magazine. He
pointed to an article about dog napping and unlicensed laboratories that
brutally experimented on dogs. The
graphic photos showed malnourished, sickly, stolen dogs who were cramped
in tiny cages. My
stomach churned as I read the horrifying story. An outraged Lou
urged me to write about this. Lou
was right; I had to inform the community of these gruesome
events.
For
six years, nine laws had been pending that could ease the suffering of
these tortured animals. Allegations
had to be investigated. Four
other teens and I embarked on our mission to write an enlightened
expose`. I investigated and then submitted my article to Mr.
Haas. After three
months of extensive research, hundreds of calls and letters, speaking
with politicians, and waiting for information, I was informed that
animals were just an
imals, that they were merely property, had no feelings, and that humans
came first! I was
shocked and angry at the cold hypocrisy and indifference of law makers.
Further,
a devastating side effect of thalidomide was revealed. Thalidomide
was prescribed for pregnant women to settle morning sickness. It
tested safe on animals. However,
it had tragic effects. About ten thousand babies
were born worldwide, with severe birth defects. What was the
purpose of these drug tests if they proved safe for animals
but were harmful to humans?
As
one lone voice in the animal wilderness, my hands were tied--there was
nothing I could do to help stop this inhumanity. We
started a petition to change old laws, c ollected thousands of
signatures, and were going to send it to President Johnson. Mr.
Haas helped me to disseminate information about this issue by
publishing “Teen-agers Campaign To Protect Pets” on June
17, 1966. Thank you, Lou for being my muse and shining the light
of truth on animal issues. Thank you Mr. Haas for helping me
spread the word.
Today there are experimental alternatives. Thank
God! My pet
crusades continue. Visit muffins.org.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
January 30, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
PEANUT
BUTTER RECALLS: NOW DOG BISCUITS: The
peanut butter recall crept into pet foods today when PetSmart
announced it
was voluntarily recalling some peanut butter biscuits because they used
the peanut butter from Peanut Corporation ofAmerica, where the FDA
says they've
traced the salm onella outbreak. –excerpt from WalletPop
WE
GET LETTERS…”Hi Jude: I have a situation and maybe you can help or
offer me advice. I went to TNR for an elderly lady who was feeding five
older kittens. After the second day of trapping and after I got the last
kitten, she was nice enough to tell me that I can't bring them back. She
said that the neighbors don't like her feeding the cats and they will
tolerate the older six or seven that she's feeding but not these six-month
old kittens. I
have them in my one remaining cat-less bathroom and they are slowly
adjusting to being indoors. There are two kittens that were coming
around but now they are regressing because the other three aren't that
friendly. I
need someone to help me foster the other three cats or they can take the
more friendly ones. I
need to separate them so that they will quickly socialize so that they can
be adopted. In
the past I d idn't do this fast enough and the cats aren't friendly to
humans. I am familiar with the feral cat socializing tapes from Urban Cat
League and I am following them. Do
you know anyone really good with socializing? I
will give them food, litter and a stipend if they can help me with this. Thanks
for any help or
advice-
Ellen 646-982-7665
ADOPTION: HemmingwayKitty,
is a two or three month old female, rescued, polydactyl kitten. She
is good with other cats and people. The special kitty is has six toes. I
have too many other animals, and can not keep her. 718-372-6284
A
MUST READ POEM: "The Journey" by Crystal Ward Kent. It
is just beautiful. Right now my kitties Boo and Pooky are wrestling.
I love to watch them; they are so gentle with each other. They
really love each other and give me much pleasure. People who cannot
appreciate this are missing out on something.- submitted by Elyse Karnes
MUFFIN’S LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATES: ANIMAL
PANTRY 718-680-2220
FUN
FACT: BABOON’S DNA
is 97% the same as humans.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
January 23, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
ASPCA-HELP
PREVENT WINTERTIME DANGERS THAT THREATENS PAW AND SKIN HEALTH:
- 1-Wash
and dry your pet’s feet after walking in snow remove salt and
chemicals. Check for cracks in paw pads or redness between
the toes. 2-Take a towel with you to clean off stinging,
irritated paws. 3-A sweater or coat will help to retain body heat and
prevent skin from getting dry. Booties help minimize contact with
painful salt crystals, poisonous anti-freeze and chemical de-icers. 4-Massaging
petroleum jelly into paw pads before going outside helps to protect
from salt and chemical agents. Moisturizing after helps to heal
chapped paw skin. 5-Trim long-haired dogs to minimize the
clinging of ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can
dry on a pet’s skin. (Don’t forget the hair between the toes!) 6-If
you spot wounds or redness on your pet9 9s feet or skin, contact your
veterinarian immediately.
DEAR JUDE: “I’m Trixie, a female cat about 5 months old, white
with black spots. My owner moved and left me in this
terrible cold. I’m very loveable. I love to cuddle. I’m
currently living in a neighbor’s house. They saw me crying in the
cold. But they can not keep me because their dog does not
like cats. I am locked in a bedroom until I can find a new home. If
you adopt me, I will be your BFF and give you all my love and
devotion. Please call 917-952-0436. I hope to
see you soon”.
HIDDEN
DANGER: KEEP YOUR PET SAFE FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK: ASPCA.org
offers
tips to help you avoid potentially hazardous areas, and advice
on what to do if a pet suffers an electrical shock:
- Keep
your dog away from metal fixtures, such as lampposts, grates or
manhole covers. They may conduct hazardous electricity.
- Your
dog's rubber rain boots won't protect your pooch from a strong
current. Some boots—those with metal studs, for
example—may even make the situation worse.
- Observe
your dog’s behavior. Is he skittish, frightened, angry or
upset for no apparent reason? These sudden behavioral changes could be
an indication of electric shock.
- If
your dog is incapacitated due to shock, don’t try to touch or move
him without protective gear. Your pooch may pass the
current to you, rendering you both incapable of seeking help. Call
your local fire department immediately.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
January 16, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
POWER ANIMALS: BODY
AND SPIRIT we are awakening to the idea that our bodies, minds, and
spirits are one; this is a principal theme of alternative and vibrational
healing. To
make the world of spirit part of our
normal
reality, create and deepen our connection to animals. Many
cultures believe that animals can bring us messages from the spiritual
plane and guide us. As we open ourselves to a deepened awareness of
animals we become more able to appreciate how the physical and spiritual
worlds are one. –excerpt from beyondtherainbow.com
One
of my POWER ANIMALS is the LION. I
totally connect with CHRISTIAN THE LION. My
birth sign is LEO THE LION. Now
I understand more about me and this majestic feline. The Lion
is associated with the Sun and feminine power. The
females do most of the hunting to keep the pride fed and healthy
reflecting the female power of nurturing the family/community. If
Lion energy shows up, you may receive some lessons or issues dealing
with groups or community to surface. Lion
medicine shows the benefits of stealth and strategy when dealing with
any issues that may arise as they avoid confrontations/danger when ever
possible. The
lion is power, but power contained. He
will teach you the strength of quiet command. He
will teach you to hold yourself with such presence that merely being
around you will fill others with respect and awe. Creativity,
intuition and imagination, shine new light on your life. Lion
also reminds us to "roar" if we feel threatened or our space
invaded. Know
and be the quiet strength of confidence. Speak
calmly and with authority. Act
from a place of personal truth and wisdom, a wisdom that comes from the
quiet times you spend just being and feeling your deep connection with
all that is. Walk
with grace and strength. Hold
your head high. And
once in a while, give out a resounding, magnificent roar. After all, you
are the lion!
WHAT
IS YOUR POWER ANIMAL? A
Butterfly found me. It
signaled me by waving its black wings spotted with yellow dots and
flying right by my right ear. It
stayed there for 20 minutes. This
happened two days in a row at exactly the same time! Butterfly means;
transitions, changes, new beginnings! It
is fascinating how animals have spiritual energy guiding us on our
journey.
Visit truthzone.net Find
your POWER ANIMAL.
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
January 9, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
MUFFIN'S
APPLAUDS JOANNIE LOCICERO – GUARDIAN ANGEL TO OUTDOOR CATS! An
Animal Rescuer for over forty-years, Joannie single-handedly spayed,
neutered, released, fed, cared and re-homed over sixty-five outdoor
cats. Thousands
and thousands of dollars were spent on medical fees, food and outdoor
shelters, including a barn. Surgery,
medication, office visits, treatments including veterinarian house
calls, ensured that Joannie’s Angel Kitty Crews were healthy and did
not reproduce. At
one time, thirteen semi-feral cats stepped into Joannie’s magical cat
kingdom - her home. These
frightened felines were nurtured, loved, respected and in time,
responded to unconditional love. Joannie
opened her heart and her home to Tabby, Tommy, Misty, Heidi, Nicky,
Harold, Jimmy, Oliver, mentioning just a few, to the freedom of
exploring their new eleven room home. The
grateful kitties grew to trust their new pet companion. These
rescued kitties had a long life with Joannie. After
decades of her one-woman cat clean-up activities on 69TH street,
72 year old Joannie, asked MUFFIN'S for help with her latest kitty cat
rescues. To date,
MUFFIN'S has donated a humane cat trap, and seven MAMA spay/neuter feral
cat coupons to our friend Joannie. The
MAMA coupon includes Rabies shot and left ear tipping. Norm
drops off and picks up the trapped cat to the ANIMAL CLINIC OF BAY
RIDGE. A generous
contribution to MUFFIN’S from JANICE FOTI of furryfriendshome.com gave
us the opportunity to assist Joannie. There
are about five to seven more cats that need to be trapped, and fixed. Joannie’s
rescues continue… Fixing one cat prevents the birth of 100 unwanted,
homeless cats. Fixing
65 cats prevented the unwanted births of 6,500 cats. Thank
you Joannie and God Bless!
WE
GET LETTERS: Nika,
a brown tabby tuxedo, was found on the street in Brooklyn.
She is a great cat - Nika has the best personality of any cat I have
rescued. She loves to play. And drinks water right out
of the faucet! She is about seven month’s old, petite, spayed,
blood tested-healthy. There is a modest adoption fee. Victoria
at
914-443-9209 See her photo at muffins.org/Cats1.htm
Muffin's
Pet Connection
by Jude Lassow
January 1, 2009
e-mail judespets@aol.com
WE
GET LETTERS: DEAR JUDE- “My
name is One-Eyed Jack and I am a handsome gray-striped stray cat. My
name is self-explanatory: I am missing my right eye and I need surgery to
heal properly. I’m neutered, FIV and Leukemia negative, and have
had all my shots!
I have been living a tough life outside, begging for food to survive. Yet,
I am docile and learning to trust people. Once my recovery is complete, I
need a patient and loving home to spend the rest of my days in. If this
sounds like you, please call my foster mom, Jackie (718) 637-3053 or email pixieled@optonline.net
Thank You and God Bless!
HEY JUDE: I went to the NYC Feral Cat Boot Camp a few weeks ago and was given
a book full of information. I have some feral cats I feed in my yard
and I want to get them fixed. I
was told to contact MUFFIN'S to get a spaying and neutering certificate.
I figured you may know someone who needed outdoor cat shelters.
I am donating two FREE Large Styrofoam Coolers, approximately 2
feet by 2 feet. There were used to ship steaks. They are
purrfect for an outdoor cat shelter. The thick Styrofoam will keep
the cats warm all winter. I am located in
Bergen
Beach
,
Brooklyn
. Please call 718-759-7391
to arrange pick up.
A
MUST READ BOOK: FOUR PAWS UP!
“ANGEL ANIMALS” Divine Messengers Of Miracles, By Allen &
Linda Anderson
This book is filled with uplifting, funny and heart wrenching true-to-life
animal stories, written by petowners from all over the world.
Animals are God’s gifts to us; an extension of His ever present love!
I would love to hear your comments about this book or any other pet
related book. Have you read
any good books lately? Or have
you written some interesting antidotes about your pet? MUFFIN’S PAWZ 4
PETS club is looking for articles up to 100 words to appear in Muffin’s
Pet Connection column.
May the purrs and woofs be your writing guides.
CALAY
‘n PEGGYSUE MAKE YOUTUBE! Visit muffins.org See my rescued three-legged
cats playing and jumping. Calay,
the Calico is teaching semi-feral PeggySue the Russian Blue look-a-like,
how to trust and play. Adopting
a healthy three-legged pet is the right thing to do.
Your life will change forever!
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