BARK would like to thank you for
taking the time to read our
monthly newsletter. We hope it
will have information to help
you and your furry family
member. And, it will keep you
up to date on what BARK is doing
next.
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618-624-7770
BARK Rescue
P.O. Box 4619
Fairview Heights, IL 622808
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Summer Hot Weather Tips for your
Pooch!
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Don't leave your dog in a parked
car, even with the windows
partially down. Even on a mild 73
degree day, the inside temperature
can rise to 120 in half an hour.
When the outside temp is 78, a car
left in the sun can reach an inside
temperature of 160 in just a few
minutes. A dog can succumb to
heatstroke in only 15 minutes. Don't
take that chance.
* Be sure to provide plenty of fresh
clean water at all times.
*If it is too hot for you to walk
barefoot on the sidewalk, it is too
hot for your dog. Don't walk or
exercise your dog in the heat of the
day. They are closer to the
asphalt/concrete than humans and the
reflected heat affects them much
more, and the heat of the pavement
can burn their feet.
*Snub nosed (brachycephalic) breeds
such as Bulldogs, Pekes, Boston
Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, etc. are
especially susceptible to heat
related illness. Dogs cool
themselves by panting and
circulating air through their nasal
passages. The shortened snout on the
brachycephalic breeds is inefficient
in the cooling process.
* If your dog is outside, make sure
they have a shady spot, other than
inside a dog house in full sunlight.
If at all possible, bring them
inside during the hottest part of
the day.
* Full coated dogs should be brushed
to get rid of excess fur. Extremely
long haired dogs can be cut to about
a one inch length to prevent
overheating. Cutting closer than
that robs the dog of protection from
sunburn. Consult your vet on this.
*Pale and short haired dogs are
susceptible to sunburn on the nose,
ear tips, abdomen, groin, and inner
leg area. These last three areas are
due to upward reflected sunlight
from pavement or sand. Avoid having
your dog outside in peak sunlight
hours---noon to 3PM, & use vet
approved sun block on the nose and
ear tips. Consult your vet for
approved sun block on the areas
which your dog would be able to
lick.
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BARK Paw Festival 2008
Are you ready to have fun with
your furry friend? Of course
you are! So come out to our
first annual BARK Paw Festival
on Sept 13th, 10am-2pm! BARK
will have lots of games and
prizes, Silent Auctions,
Contests, Food and Drink,
Raffles, K-9 Police dog demos,
Live Radio broadcasts and much
more. For more info click
Here!
For more info click Here! |
Are
you a Superhero? You can be in an
animal's eyes when you volunteer!
Do you think you can be a
superhero to an animal in
need?BARK is always looking for
new volunteers to help out in
many ways, big and small. If
you are intersted in helping out
by planning fundraisers,
fostering, helping out at
events, etc. please email us at
barkemail@yahoogroups.com.
I would also like to thank all
of the current BARK volunteers
for all of their hardwork. All
of the volunteers take time out
of hectic schedules to foster,
help with home visits, answer
emails and much more. We
wouldn't know what to do with
out the help of our aswome
volunteers! A huge Thanks to
all of you!
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Featured Furball of the Month
 Meet
Gypsy! She is a beautiful young
girl with a lot of love to give.
She is only around 40lbs, and loves
to play with other dogs. If you
would like to learn more about Gypsy
and see more pictures,
please click here! |
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