Resources Resources
The following resources may help you develop a greater understanding of your animal companions and community pet services. There's so much to discover!
Don't forget to click daily at The Animal Rescue Site (www.animalrescuesite.com) where your free click feeds and cares for rescued animals in shelters. Where else can you give so much for so little?
LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) is a no-kill, volunteer-run non-profit agency committed to rescuing and aiding homeless animals. They have a wealth of adoptable pets and city-wide initiatives. Without their efforts, the fates of thousands of abandoned pets would be bleak. Please consider donating supplies or time to their cause.
www.animalrescueneworleans.org
Louisiana SPCA may have the perfect adoptable pet to keep you or a lonely pet company. With the help of other local agencies, they bring an array of spay/neuter and educational services to the community as well.
www.la-spca.org
Spaymart partners with other organizations to reduce euthanasia rates by providing proactive spay/neuter initiatives to the public. If you're looking for a wonderful cat to adopt, be sure to check here. Volunteers and contributions are always needed to continue their programs. www.spaymart.org
Southern Animal Foundation is a non-profit organization offering emergency and standard veterinarian services to the public. They occasionally offer low-cost spay/neuter services for pets and strays. Check with them, because they're always up to something good.
www.southernanimalfoundation.org
MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES
Doskey Mobile Veterinary Care provides a full range of veterinary services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets in your home.
504.812-5986
504.812-5987
Pet au Pair is not affiliated with and does not endorse any organization or company listed herein.
REBEL & WEEZA'S ADVENTURE
My beloved client Annette recently moved to Colorado. Her 2 cats, Winky and Rudy, went by air a few weeks before the move. Back surgery prevented Annette from making the drive, so I was thrilled to transport her beagles, Rebel and Weeza, to their new home. The most important travel tip I can share is to stop frequently. I pulled over at least every 2 hours on the three-day trip to let the dogs stretch their legs and relieve themselves. They sniffed around as if they were reconfiguring the GPS in their heads to get their bearings. Since it was hot, a fresh bowl of bottled water refreshed them at every break. The dogs did not eat while traveling, but they were eager to get snacks. The above photo shows them begging for biscuits.
Hotel accommodations were never a problem, since most hotels accept pets with a small fee of $15 or $20. Annette packed their bedding, so they had the scents of home to make them feel cozy.
It was a delightful trip with 2 wonderfully funny and trusting animals. I deeply miss Rebel, Weeza, Winky, Rudy, and Annette, and am grateful to have had the chance to spend time with them. My love and best wishes to them all!--Kelly
