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Way to go APL! ALMOST 10K! very impressive!

It’s the last day of 4 Days of Hoorays: APL’s Race to Raise and today we are celebrating 9,599 spay and neuter procedures performed at the Animal Protective League in 2023 as well as hundreds of other lifesaving surgeries.

At APL, we work tirelessly to aid in ending companion animal overpopulation by providing low-cost spay/neuter procedures to pet owners of our community and by adopting out as many dogs and cats to loving homes every year.

There’s no better way to start 2024 than with a heartwarming story of how surgery saved the life of a kitten fighting for his life. Meet Sloane.

Sloane was found in a wood pile. Hypothermic, emaciated, dehydrated, starving, and suffering from a severe eye infection. Fearing the worst and wanting him to spend his possible final hours in a home, APL sent Sloane home with a foster caretaker who recalls, “We didn’t think he would last the night.”

But his caretaker kept a close eye on the frail kitten, keeping him warm and feeding him with a dropper when he refused to eat on his own. The eye infection did not respond to medication, threatening his recovery. Soon the eye was surgically removed by an APL veterinarian. No longer in pain, Sloane’s playful personality emerged.

And Sloane was no longer a foster kitten! His caregiver could not imagine giving up the spunky little guy, and made his temporary home a permanent one.

Sloane’s owner says “Sloane is now the king of the house and has two brother kitties that love him very much”.

You can give more cats (and dogs, too!) life and love. Hundreds more
will need APL—and you—in 2024. Donate now!

https://animalprotectiveleague.harnessgiving.org/donate/?campaign_id=12859&selected-method=one-time&amount=50

Happy New Year!!

Use this year to chase dreams you never thought possible!

We took a break for the holidays but are back next week to discuss why regular wellness visits are the secret to keeping your pet healthy as long as possible!

Stay tuned!

Third episode out now! Let us know what you think! We have been working on improving the audio thank you for being understanding while we get in the groove of things!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/42h4ZTjfjUro0MDewscVe7?si=w7yF6l-IRKS0Wvu1nxcnEg

Get the Gurney - Episode 3 - Canine Infectious Resp Disease Listen to this episode from Get the Gurney on Spotify. This week Dr. Erika and Dr. Kilty discuss the new respiratory illness affecting dogs throughout the country. The Dr.'s also discuss kennel cough, protecting your pet from respiratory disease and what to do if you think your pet has a respiratory...

This is an article we reference in Episode 3 that gives great information on what we know now about the respiratory disease!

Canine respiratory mystery: What we know about the outbreak What’s going on with the canine respiratory illness in the news? Is it viral or bacterial—or possibly overblown media coverage? NEWStat talks to...

Episode 3 is coming tomorrow!

It is about the new respiratory disease in dogs going around!

Listen to figure out what your vet wants you to know!

EPISODE 2 HAS DROPPED ON SPOTIFY!

Take a listen to our second episode on senior pets and how to handle your pet getting older. We reference some really useful sites and articles that you can use to assess your pets quality of life at home and how to make their last days their best!

Again Thank you to all of our listeners! Share the episode with your friends and family to help as many pets live their best life as possible!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Y1G7MfIRvMUCtsv5YZmUi?si=64dfb470ba244d01

Get the Gurney - Episode two - Aging Pets Listen to this episode from Get the Gurney on Spotify. This week, Dr. Erika and Dr. Kilty discuss aging pets and what owners can do to help them live long happy lives. There are great resources for owners when it comes to aging pet but below are the 2 resources we mention in this week's podcast. Ame...

On our next podcast about senior pets we mention Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice because they have some amazing resources for quality of life assessment at home to grief counseling.

Take a look at their social media and especially their website to learn more about how to make end of life decisions for your pet confidently.

Our Pet Loss Support Team is offering two holiday specials that run until December 31st, designed to help you, or a loved one, honor the memory of a furry friend and find comfort during this difficult time.

Please click the links below to explore these offers, and remember that we're here for you whenever you need us. Our thoughts are with you during this emotional time.

Holiday Special - Buy 2 Personal Support Sessions get 1 free: https://hubs.li/Q02cB1zT0

Holiday Special - Free Personal Support Session with Arms of Love Journey Course Enrollment: https://hubs.li/Q02cB1_60

How fun!

Following veterinary exam, Santa’s reindeer cleared for Christmas flight In a joyful announcement for children and animal lovers alike, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has declared that Santa's reindeer are healthy and all clear for their magical Christmas Eve journey.

We voted for Dr. Stewart for Hero of the Year and he won!

Take a look at why the award is very much deserved!

Dr. Kwane Stewart, who cares for the pets of those experiencing homelessness, is CNN’s Hero of the Year | CNN Stewart — a veterinarian whose nonprofit, Project Street Vet, provides medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness — is the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year.

EPISODE 2 OUT THIS WEEK!

We touch on the huge topic of how to make your senior pet as comfortable as possible!

From novel immunotherapy to routine monitoring and changing things at home... we cover it all!

If you have any questions or concerns or want to share your story of your senior pet, email or message us here!

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