tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49481045438075848312011-07-07T19:11:15.054-04:00Companion Critters, Inc is a New Jersey, 501(c)3 non-profit, all volunteer animal rescue group.Companion Critters, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08353131047263992677noreply@blogger.comBlogger181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948104543807584831.post-79660152070345123772010-02-10T17:00:00.014-05:002010-02-10T17:32:49.549-05:00

Kokos Petspa held a "Help My Shelter Clean Up for the Holidays" contest where the winning pet photo entries not only won great prizes, but a donation to a shelter of their choice.We entered our very own Sydney, a rescued dog who insisted on staying on in her foster home permanently. This was Sydney's entry and it won second place in the contest!Sydney won a Chuckit! toy...... a bag of Zukes

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We wish all animals could have Happy Holidays but there are some that we know are having the best of holidays because they are homeless no more. During this time of year we hear from some of our adoptees and it brings us great joy knowing that they are now valuable, worthy family members. We'd like to share some of this year's holiday greetings with you in hopes it warms your heart as much as

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Have you ever wondered where an animal has been before coming into your life? What happened in her past? How did she end up homeless as a stray? We never get those answers except for this case. Buttons had quite a story to tell and tell it she did, all with the help of her microchip. We were able to piece together her entire life as well as how she ended up on the streets and homeless.On

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Because we are users of "World's Best Cat Litter" (love it!) and have a blog, World's Best Cat Litter has provided us with a link for a $4 off coupon to share with our readers. Click on the picture below to get to the coupon site. If you haven't tried this litter, it is worth checking out. The cats like it, it clumps well, there is no dust, doesn't give the kitties "cement boots" and it is

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Companion Critters, Inc. held a microchip clinic at L'Oreal's "Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Day." This event is huge and thousands of dogs attend. There are tons of activities for the doggies and on a hot day in August, plenty of swimming pools in a variety of sizes for everyone. It's the only microchip clinic we have where all of our customers come soaking wet from just having had a dip

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For today, August 12, 2009, the 1st annual Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day, we would like to share with you the story of the adoption of one of our less adoptable pets that was published in "Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul."Persian LoveLindsey's white Persian head - a snowball with huge golden eyes and a flat, upturned nose - gave her a look of perpetual sourness. Her fluffy feathered tail

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We heard about Pepi, a senior guy in Australia, who was adopted by former Olympic Level Michele Brown. Pepi was 12 years old at the time. That was 6 years ago. He is now 18 years old and leads quite an active life.The Pitfall: Adopt a senior dog and he might be around a little longer than you expect.We wanted to find out more about Pepi from an adoption perspective so Ms. Brown was kind enough

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Not only were we asked to come to the 5th Annual L'Oreal R&D Health and Safety Day to promote microchipping of pets, foster dog Pumpkin was also invited. She played an important role in demonstrating how microchips are scanned. But aside from that, Pumpkin was the L'Oreal employee morale booster of the day. Always ready to meet and greet, Pumpkin dazzled anyone who came near. If any of the

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Barnes & Noble offers a great community service opportunity for non-profit organizations. Prior to holidays or special occasions charities can sign up to man the gift wrapping table at a Barnes & Noble store. Gift wrapping for customers is free, but customers may leave a donation if they so desire. It is a great way for charities to make some money while saving people the tedious chore of

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While at the Union shelter today taking pictures of cats and dogs to post on Petfinder.com, an unexpected rescue mission developed. The shelter is located behind a Home Depot store. One of the Home Depot employees came over to the shelter asking what to do about some sickly orphaned baby raccoons that were hanging out in the parking lot. Apparently, the mother raccoon and her 3 babies had been

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If you stay in foster care long enough, I put you to work. That is how some of our canine-savvy felines have become official dog testers. I have always had one. Suddenly I have none.Abigail came into foster care with her two nursing kittens in April 2000. Adoption opportunities never materialized for Abigail. She was a very sweet, schmoozy kitty but sit on your lap? Not a chance! People

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That's my Shawnee on the left, watching over her buddy, Billie Joe, on the right. Billie Joe is for adoption through All Star Pet Rescue, a group we share adoption days with. As a rule, we have human volunteers who each chaperone a dog at adoption day. In Billie Joe's case, Shawnee is his chaperone. A dog to chaperone a dog? Oh yes.On July 11, 2001 I found Shawnee, 4 months old at the time,

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In honor of Be Kind To Animals Week (May 3 - 9, 2009) a shout out to our wonderful, animal-and-rescue-friendly volunteer groomer, Anne Marie, owner of Reigning Cats & Dogs Salon!Anne Marie provides many of our homeless dogs with desperately needed grooming. In many cases these dogs have never been at the receiving end of a comb or clippers. The before pictures don't do justice to the carpets of

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Live Stork Cam in Schrobenhausen, GermanyClick the link above to follow this stork family and you will be hooked. (I find it works best with Internet Explorer.) At this very moment there are eggs. The parents are taking turns incubating. The eggs should be hatching any day now. I will be checking in almost daily at noon and midnight (I am in the eastern US, storks are in Germany) in hopes I

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Our rescue tries to be green, not just on Earth Day but every day!Paper or Plastic?Take along reusable canvas bags when purchasing pet supplies.Line the CanUse large dog food or cat litter bags that can't be recycled as garbage can liners.Be a LitterbugSwitch to an environmentally friendly kitty litter.Can the Pet FoodPut all empty pet food cans in the recycling bin.Sweet DreamsSew up holes in

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Little foster dog, Bam Bam, has severe disc disease - arthritis in his spine. It was not the diagnosis I had expected.Bam Bam has been in foster care for almost three weeks now. Not having known him previously, it was hard to determine if his fear of being picked up was behavioral or maybe due to being dropped previously. He wanted to be picked up, yet he would change his mind at the last

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Being a therapy dog is not in the cards for my current crew. Don't get me wrong - they are all very friendly, social and obedience trained. But that isn't quite all it takes.Shawnee - German Shepherd DogShawnee was feral (no human contact) as a puppy. She has come a very long way and today people don't believe me when I describe how fearful she once was. Occasional skittishness will always be

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I have been to many animal shelters. Each and every time, as I stand looking at the sweet, confused, often traumatized little faces peering at me hopefully from behind bars, I can't help but wonder, "How many of them would not be here if they had been microchipped?"The most common reasons people give for not microchipping their pets:Fido never leaves my side.Fluffy is an indoor only cat.I can't

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