RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – June 2019

RCHS Pet of the Month for Carmel Valley Life – June 2019

Here’s his video:   https://rchumanesociety.org/professor-whispers/

Professor Whispers

Professor Whispers is The Carmel Valley Life pet of the month at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society.  She’s an almost 2 year old, 42 pound, female, Boxer. One of the care providers in the kennels says, “Professor Whispers has a Master’s degree in butt wiggles and is a certified affection expert.”

There’s no reason for you to whisper around Professor Whispers. She’s deaf. She’s already learned several hand signals and she would love to learn more so she can communicate with her new family. She’s an enthusiastic girl who needs an active family to help her use up her energy.

Professor Whispers was transferred from another shelter through the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) program.

The $145 adoption fee for Professor Whispers includes medical exams, vaccinations, spay, and registered microchip. For more information call 760-753-6413, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, or log on to SDpets.org.
Kennels and Cattery open 11 AM to 5 PM every day but Tuesday.

Stay safe in the heat:

In the time it takes to run in for bread and milk the temperature inside a closed vehicle can become deadly.

Especially at risk are pets, children, elderly people, people taking medication, people who have been ill, and people who are overweight.

Dogs don’t sweat. They pant. When they can’t pant fast enough it can cause heat exhaustion. Symptoms include nausea, rapid panting, and reddening skin inside the ears. If this occurs, take your dog to a cool place and offer it sips (not drinks) of water. Dampen it with lukewarm water.

Your dog could suffer heat stroke. Organs start shutting down. Get emergency veterinary care! Your dog may seem disoriented and walk like it’s drunk. Other symptoms include Confusion, Drooling, Dry gums, Lethargy, Loss of consciousness, Rapid heartbeat, Refusal to drink, and a Body temperature of 105 degrees or higher.
If you believe your dog is suffering from heat stroke, hose it down with cool (not cold) water then rush him to the nearest vet (even if it’s not your regular vet.) If its temperature stays above 105 degrees, damage to the major organs (brain, heart, kidneys, liver) occurs.

“Right to Rescue” does NOT give you “Right to be dumb.”

If you see a pet or person in a closed vehicle and suspect that it’s in danger:

• Make sure that person or pet is actually in danger. Do not assume.
• Call out to see if the owner is nearby.
• If you’re in a store parking lot, ask the store to make an announcement.
• Call 9-1-1.
• Get a witness.
• Shoot photos and/or video.
• Check to see if the door is locked.
• If the engine is running, try to determine if the air conditioner is running.
• Watch for the police to arrive.
• Follow your conscience. Do what you can live with.

Do not use excessive force. If the door is unlocked, don’t break a window.

If the window is partially open, you might be able to reach in and unlock the door.

Don’t use a crowbar to pry open a door if you can stick your arm inside an open window to unlock the door of just break the window.