This week’s tip really hits home.  We recently adopted Logan, a Bernese Mountain dog rescue, and we were told when he was saved his weight was only 64 lbs.

This is a dog who should be a least 90 lbs, he’s on the small size.  He is now around 85 lbs and doing well.  When we got him he was up to about 80 but still to thin and his hip bones stuck out.  Thanks Sunbear Squad for such a great tip!

WEEKLY WATCH TIP for week of Oct. 12

Watch for protruding backbones, ribs, and hips before winter coats hide these signs of neglect. Look at every pet you pass.

Be A Good Samaritan For Animals

Although this tip mentions teenage boys, it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for anyone that might be harming animals.  Here’s another great tip from our friends at Sunbear Squad.

WATCH TIP for week of Oct. 5

Watch and listen for signs of torture of cats or dogs by misguided teenage boys with nothing to do after school.
Be A Good Samaritan For Animals

Our friends at  Sunbear Squad remind us how important it is to be on the lookout when we’re driving.

WATCH TIP for week of Sept. 28

As you drive your regular routes, watch for stray pets along roads. Be ready to call the authorities, so they can be taken to safety.

Be A Good Samaritan For Animals

Another great, and important, tip from our friends at Sunbear Squad.

Week of Sept. 20:

Watch for spring’s puppies and kittens now banished to the back yard-do they have shelter, food and water?

Be a Good Samaritan for animals.

Finally, after a long hot summer, fall weather has arrived.  Our friends at Sunbear Squad have sent over a great reminder to keep an eye on outdoor pets because they can still overheat.

Watch Tip for the week of September 14, 2008:

Watch for pets without fresh water-warm breezy fall days cause dehydration. Pets without shade are more vulnerable to heat stroke.

Be a Good Samaritan for animals.

Thanks to our friends at Sunbear Squad for a very timely tip of the week.

WATCH TIP for week of Sept. 7

Watch for pets along rural highways that have been injured by farm machinery during the harvest season—-be prepared to act quickly.

Be A Good Samaritan To Animals

Wishing all our Dogster pals and friends at Sunbear Squad a safe and happy Labor Day.

WATCH TIP for week of Aug. 31

Watch for pets that have matted fur from stickers and burdock-they may get infections in their mouths from attempts to clean their fur because the tiny barbs become embedded in the mouth tissues.

BE A GOOD SAMARITAN FOR ANIMALS

As always,  thanks to our friends over at the Sunbear Squad for this tip of the week.

Watch for pets that act afraid of raised arms or vigorous movement–this may be a sign that the pet is a victim of cruelty. Look for more signs of abuse like scars or limping, and if you find any, be a Good Samaritan for animals. Call the authorities.

As always, thanks to the Sunbear Squad for this helpful tip:

Watch for dogs or cats that are attracting many flies-this is the primary sign of a maggot infestation in a wound or matted fur.