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Adoptable Pets

Adopt - A - Pet Shelters

  • Please make time to visit all the animals currently being housed at the Virginia Beach Animal Control Bureau. We are located near the Virginia Beach Municipal center at 2665 Leroy Dr., behind Princess Anne Middle School. Owners may reclaim their animals from 9-5 on weekdays and from 9-3 on Saturday and Sunday. Our animal handling hours for adoptions are 9-3 on weekdays and 9-2 on Saturday and Sunday. For more information please call 385-4444 option #2.
  • The Norfolk Animal Control Center is in desperate need of animal lovers looking to adopt a new pet. The Center is currently over run with healthy adoptable animals. It is located at 5585 Sable Road in Norfolk. It is opened Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. Call 757-664-7387 for more information.
  • The Norfolk SPCA is always thankful for help – for information, call 757-622-3319 or visit the Norfolk SPCA website and click “How You Can Help”. The Norfolk SPCA is located at 916 Ballentine Boulevard in Norfolk.

Adopt - A - Pet Links

www.SOSharpei.org - Rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and unwanted Shar-Pei

www.HRLostPets.org - Click Here For Lost & Found Pets in Hampton Roads

www.VBGov.com - Click Here For Virginia Beach Animal Control Division

Adopt - A - Pet News & Events

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PETA OFFERS URGENT INFORMATION FOR SAFEGUARDING DOGS AND CATS DURING FREEZING WEATHER

Group Warns Against Leaving Animals Outside in Freezing Temperatures

Every year, PETA receives complaints about dogs who are left outside in the cold. Although they are equipped with fur coats, dogs and other animals can still suffer from frostbite, exposure, and dehydration when water sources freeze. Cold weather spells extra hardship for "backyard" dogs, who often go without adequate food, water, shelter, or medical care.

As the Hampton Roads area is being hit with severe weather this weekend, this information will mean the difference between life and death for animals left outside. Also, please remind your viewers that all winter long, PETA has free straw available for bedding outside its headquarters in Norfolk. Please consider sharing the following information with your audience to help save an animal's life:
  • Keep animals inside, particularly puppies and kittens, elderly animals, small animals, and dogs with short hair, including pointers, beagles, pit bulls, Rottweilers, and Dobermans. Short-haired animals will also benefit from a warm sweater or coat on walks.
  • Don't allow your cat or dog to roam freely outdoors. During winter, cats sometimes climb under the hoods of cars to be near warm engines and are badly injured or killed when the car is started. (To help prevent this, bang loudly on the hood of your car before starting the engine.) Animals can also become disoriented when there is snow or ice on the ground. More animals are lost during the winter than during any other season.
  • Increase animals' food rations during winter because they are burning more calories to keep warm. Also, be sure that animals are free of internal parasites, which can rob them of vital nutrients.
  • Keep an eye out for strays. Take unidentified animals inside until you can find their guardians or get them to an animal shelter. If strays are skittish or otherwise unapproachable, provide food and water and call your local humane society for assistance in trapping them and getting them indoors.
  • Wipe off your dogs' or cats' legs, feet, and stomachs after they come in from the snow. Salt and other chemicals can make your animals sick if they ingest them while cleaning themselves.
  • When you see dogs left outdoors, provide them with proper shelter. Doghouses should be made of wood (because metal is a poor insulator) and positioned in a sunny location during cold weather. Raise the house off the ground several inches, and put a flap over the door to keep out cold drafts. Use straw for bedding—rugs and blankets can get wet and freeze.
For more information, visit HelpingAnimals.com

The High Cost of Pampering Pets

Angie’s List shows nearly one-third of pet owners spend more than $50 per visit to groom Fluffy & Fido

Respondents to a nationwide Angie’s List poll made no bones about the importance of their pets. Seventy-five percent of poll respondents count pets as part of their family, and nearly one-third of them spend more than $50 each time their four-legged friend is groomed. All those baths and trims add up to big bucks when you consider 35 percent of pet owners visit the groomer monthly.

“Good grooming can help keep your pet healthy as well as beautiful, but you can keep your pet in good shape and still save money by tackling some of the tasks yourself,” said Angie Hicks , founder of Angie’s List. “Brush your pet’s teeth regularly at home to reduce the number of dental cleaning visits, which can take a big bite out of your wallet. Save the more complicated jobs like nail clipping for professionals.”

This is also a busy time for the folks who keep Fido looking and smelling good. September requests on Angie’s List for animal groomers have increased nearly 150 percent from five years ago. Animal grooming is most important during the fall and winter seasons because just like you, your pet will spend more time indoors with you, and it’s best for all concerned that your pet is clean.

Angie’s 3 tips for choosing a groomer for your pet:
  • Shop around: Check Angie’s List for animal groomers. Angie’s List rates local shops, national chains, and mobile groomers. Also, check with your vet. Many veterinarians have incorporated grooming into their practices.
  • Do some research: Make a few telephone calls and ask questions about services, costs, hours, pick-up and delivery.
  • Tour the shop: The facility should look and smell clean. Ask where the animals are kept. Observe how the staff handles the pets.
A nervous pet can make the grooming process more stressful for both your pet and the groomer. While only six percent of poll respondents use a mobile groomer, this is an option to consider for reducing your pet’s stress.

“Mobile groomers come right to your door,” said Hicks. “They allow your pet to stay in their familiar surroundings and offer fewer distractions than a grooming shop. Mobile groomers are also convenient for the busy pet owner.”

Angie’s List Poll Results:

75% Own a pet
35% Take their pet to a groomer
55% Spend $25-$50 on their pet at the groomer
24% Have the groomer trim their pet's nails
35% Take their pet to the groomer every month

*1,254 Angie’s List members took our poll. Responses are representative of Angie’s List members, but not the general public.

Angie’s List is where consumers turn to get the real scoop on local contractors and companies in more than 280 different categories. Currently, more than 500,000 consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them find the right contractor or company for the job they need done. Members have unlimited access to the list via Internet or phone; receive the Angie’s List magazine, which includes articles on home improvement and maintenance, consumer trends and scam alerts; and they can utilize the Angie’s List complaint resolution service. Get more information and consumer tips at www.angieslist.com.

NORFOLK FINISHES IN PETA'S TOP 10 IN VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY BALLPARKS SURVEY

Vegetarian Fare Is a Home Run With Fans, Propels Harbor Park to Top 10 of Minor League Stadiums With Great Meatless Food

Norfolk, Va. — With more and more people choosing vegetarian food to improve their health and prevent animal suffering, PETA's annual ranking of the top 10 vegetarian-friendly major league ballparks has allowed fans to see which teams are stepping up to the plate to meet their demand. But this year, PETA also surveyed 130 minor league teams and has compiled the first-ever lineup of the top 10 vegetarian-friendly minor league ballparks. Coming in at number three is Norfolk's Harbor Park.

Tides fans can choose from protein-packed veggie dogs and Gardenburgers, a full salad bar in the restaurant, and spicy hummus.

"PETA is proud to be based in the same town as the Tides, and we're thrilled to name Harbor Park one of the most vegetarian-friendly ballparks in all of baseball," says PETA Assistant Director Dan Shannon. "Thanks to Harbor Park 's delicious vegetarian selection, Tides fans can enjoy all the traditional ballpark fare without any of the cruelty or cholesterol."

The top spot went to Durham Bulls Athletic Park , and the Portland Beavers' PGE Park came in second.

Rounding out the vegetarian-friendly lineup are McCoy Stadium (Pawtucket Red Sox), AutoZone Park (Memphis Redbirds), Harry Grove Stadium (Frederick Keys), MerchantsAuto.com Stadium (New Hampshire Fisher Cats), Fifth Third Ballpark (West Michigan Whitecaps), Cheney Stadium (Tacoma Rainiers), and Frawley Stadium (Wilmington Blue Rocks).

Citizens Bank Park , home of the Philadelphia Phillies, grabbed first place in the major league ratings by offering an extensive vegetarian menu, including the new Philly mock-steak sandwich.

For more information click here.

Norfolk SPCA Shot Clinic Now Open

Community Animal Care Center Offers Low-Cost Vaccinations

What: Norfolk SPCA low-cost vaccination clinic

When: Mondays and Thursdays 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Where: Norfolk SPCA, 916 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23504

The Norfolk SPCA offers a low-cost vaccination clinic to the community. No appointments are necessary. However, clients are served on a first come, first served basis. Low-cost flea and heartworm prevention medications are also offered through the clinic and are available to the public. For information, including prices, please visit www.norfolkspca.com .

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