So who’s motto is: “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night will keep me from
my appointed rounds.”

Is it:

• A:  The Pet Nanny
• B:  The Postman (postperson)
• C:  Both

The answer is “C” both A & B!

Close your window Michelle and stay warm!

If you are interested in getting a dog or cat in the Fort Mill SC area, consider checking with the Humane Society of York County located in Fort Mill SC. The HSYC is a “no-kill” shelter.  Pet adoption from the shelter is rewarding to the community, shelter, pet, and you.

More Shelter info:

Financial assistance to the HSYC is desperately needed! The Humane Society of York County, serving Fort Mill, Rock Hill and surrounding areas, receives NO funding from York County, the state of South Carolina, or any animal welfare organization. The sole source of funds for the HSYC is donations from local residents/businesses. The future of the Humane Society of York County depends on the public, please help us continue to help the homeless animals. Read the rest…

I was curious if the America Kennel Club had updated their popular dog breed registration statics for 2008. Unfortunately the AKC has not yet published an update. But after researching the popular dog breed trends over the years there have not been many significant changes over the last decade.

Below is the national average top ten lists with a compare over the last decade.

Labrador retrievers have stayed number 1 over the last decade including the Charlotte Metro area and Fort Mill, SC.

There are approximately two breeds that have had significant movement on the top ten lists over the last ten years.

Boxers have inched their way up the top ten list and stayed in the middle of the chart for the last 5 years.

Bulldogs made a significant leap to the top ten list in the last couple years.

How does the Charlotte Metro area including Fort Mill and Tega Cay SC differ from the nation top ten most popular dog breed List?

There are two breeds that are on the Charlotte top ten list that are not on the national list. They are Read the rest…

Winter freezing weather is not a friend to our pets. Fortunately we in the the Fort Mil Tega Cay SC area don’t experience harsh winter weather conditions but we do get our share of below freezing nights and a few below freezing dayss. So what should you do to prepare your pet for winter weather?

The HSUS is offering the following suggestions to help keep all pets safe through the cold winter months.

* Don’t leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops below freezing. Dogs need outdoor exercise but take care not to keep them out for lengthy periods during very cold weather. Short-coated dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater during walks. Dogs and cats are safer indoors in all sorts of weather. Animals should never be left outdoors unattended as they risk being stolen or otherwise being harmed.

Signs of hypothermia include: weak pulse, dilated pupils, decreased heart rate, extreme shivering, pale or blue mucous membranes, body temperature below 95 degrees, stupor and unconsciousness. Consequences of extreme hypothermia may include neurological problems including coma, heart problems and kidney failure. Check with your veterinarian for more information.

* Wind-chill can threaten a pet’s life, no matter what the temperature. Outdoor dogs must be protected by a dry, draft-free doghouse that is large enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down comfortably, but small enough to hold in his/her body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. Read the rest…