Pawdcast Episode 14 - November 2008

Welcome to Episode Fourteen of the Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at
the Evanston Animal Shelter.
In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org.
Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Disaster Plans for your Family Should Include Your Pets

For a detailed list of what to include in your emergency kit/disaster plan for your pets, check out

www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/disasterplanning_for_pets.html

Meet Vinny!


Vinny is a friendly cat who gets lots of attention at the shelter, but would make a perfect addition to your home!

Holiday CARE Faire

The CARE Faire will be held on Saturday, November 29 at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Avenue (at Greenwood) from 11am to 5pm.

Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org

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Pawdcast Episode 13 - August 2008

Welcome to Episode Thirteen of the Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at

the Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org.

Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Essential Oils and Cats - A Good Mix?

Every day there are more and more natural home and health products to choose from and while most natural or green products are safe for animals, special care needs to be taken with essential oils and cats.

For more information, please visit these websites -

http://www.holisticat.com/aromatherapy.html
http://cats.about.com/od/housekeeping/a/aromatherapy.htm
http://www.healingtouchforanimals.com/essentialoils.htm

This month's Special Needs Animals

Sneaky and Jenni are a pair of lovely ladies who are looking for a forever home together.

Dog Wash on September 13

The September Dog Wash Fundraiser will take place at the Evanston Animal Shelter on Saturday, September 13th. Hours are 9 am to 2 pm. Our volunteers will wash and towel-dry your dog for $10 and trim the nails for an additional $10.

Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org

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Pawdcast Episode 12 July 2008

Welcome to Episode Twelve of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Heavyweight Contender lands at the Shelter!

Read all about Awesome and his record-setting... presence!

How do Illinois humane laws stack up?

Hear how Illinois is taking a legal stand against animal abuse...

September Dog Wash

Saturday, September 13

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Pawdcast Episode 11 - June 2008

Welcome to Episode Eleven of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll learn about care for senior pets, give you some great information on a special animal looking for special home and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Caring for Older Pets

Veterinarian Robert Liebman of Becker Animal Hospital shares tips on how to care for an older pet.

Check out these sites for more tips -

www.fabcats.org

www.aspca.org

http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/pet/cats

This month's special needs animal is
Silver!

This easy going and friendly older cat is ready to find a loving home to celebrate his 'silver' years...

Bake Sale

Bake Sale at the Evanston Farmer's Market - Saturday, June 28th
7:30am to 1pm

Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at

pawdcast@care-evanston.org.

Pawdcast Episode 10 - May 2008

Welcome to Episode Ten of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Kennel Enrichment Program
Hear how Marianne Schwall helped bring a new approach to helping the mental health of the dogs at the shelter...


This month's special needs animal - Pippi!



Strut for Strays Update!

Spring 2008 Dog Wash - Saturday, June 14
9am to 2pm

Bake Sale at the Evanston Farmer's Market - Saturday, June 28th
7:30am to 1pm





Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org.

Pawdcast Episode 9 - April 2008

Welcome to Episode Nine of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Grapes and Raisins - Tasty, but toxic...


No one knows why grapes and raisins are toxic for canines, but we do know that for some dogs, eating only a few raisins or grapes is lethal...

It's almost Strut for Strays time!!
Come join us on May 10th!



Our Special Needs Pet of the Month
Chuckles
Chuckles is a big boy with big cattitude. He's very intelligent and loves spending time with people...




Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org.

Pawdcast Episode 8 - March 2008

Welcome to Episode Eight of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Special Needs Pets Looking for Special Homes

Onyx is still looking for his forever home!

Traveling with your pet


Kimberly Matlon photography, copyright 2008

Traveling with a pet involves more than just putting your animal in the car and driving off... For more information and tips on traveling with your pet, check out

http://www.healtypet.com
http://www.aspca.org
http://www.hsus.org



It's almost Strut for Strays time!!
Come join us on May 10th!




Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org.

Pawdcast Episode 7 - February, 2008

Welcome to Episode Seven of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

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Special Needs Pets Looking for Special Homes

Come meet a flowering young lady named Jasmine!

Keep your home clean while keeping your pet's safety in mind!

Check out http://cats.about.com/cs/cleaningmesses/a/cleangreen.htm
and http://www.safenaturaltips.com/yardandgarden/lawncare.html


It's almost Strut for Strays time!!
Come join us on May 10th!




Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org.

Pawdcast Episode 6 - January 2008

Welcome to Episode Six of the
Community Animal Rescue Effort Pawdcast!

Your source for all that wags, sniffs, barks and meows at the
Evanston Animal Shelter.

In this episode we’ll give you some great information on a couple of special animals looking for special homes and share some news on events at the shelter. Feel free to send along comments about our podcast to pawdcast@care-evanston.org. Alright – let’s get barkin’!

Click Here to listen to the Pawdcast

C.A.R.E. is Growing!

Sue Gapstur, Volunteer Coordinator, talks about expansion plans for the C.A.R.E. facility...

Special Needs Pets Looking for Special Homes

Have you been thinking about adopting a kitty? Now would be a great time! CARE for the Evanston Animal Shelter has a large number of cats available for adoption. Come meet Sunshine and Axel!

Sunshine is just that - a bright ray of sunshine ready to make someone very happy!

Axel is ready to hang up his grease rags and turn over his job to a new pit crew!


Thanks for listening to the Pawdcast - feel free to contact us at pawdcast@care-evanston.org.