| Welcome to Lil' Tykes Tidbits and Links Throughout this page we have a few helpful ideas for Companion care and links to great sites that give further information to all animal lovers.. We would like to take this oppurtunity to Thank everyone who visits our site and helps those that cannot speak for themselves. Please feel free to pass this site along to others. We are strong believers in Spaying and Neutering as there are over 40 Million companions Euthanized yearly throughout the United States and no telling how many in foreign countries.. |
| Companions can bring so much joy.. They are there when you need that special companion, listeners not talkers. They bring joy into our lives when you least expect it... They can learn tricks, play,ball,frisbee, walk with you, swim & do many other things. Some love to compete on agility tracks. |
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| ***SPAYING & NEUTERING*** IT'S GOOD FOR YOUR PET *Spaying & Neutering helps dogs & cats live longer, healthier lives. *Reduces the chance of abscesses & injuries due to mating, stress & complications from breeding. *Spaying eliminates the possibilty of uternine & ovarian cancer & greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer/mammory tumors.. *Neutering eliminates testicular cancer & decreases the incidence of prostate disease. IT'S GOOD FOR YOU *Pets are usually better, more affectionate companions. *Male cats are less likely to spray & mark territory. *Most pets are less likely to bite.Unsterilized animals often exhibit more behavior & temprament problems than those Spayed/Neutered. IT'S GOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY! *Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals. *Irresponsible breeding contributes to the problem of dog bites & attacks. *Stray pets & homeless animals get into trash containers; defecate in public areas, or on private lawns. |
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| ***Important Tidbits*** Pets are fantastic companions when you pick the right one for your lifestyle. LEARN more about the type of dog or cat you have in mind before adopting. They depend on you to teach them about house training. With time and patience they will do most anything to please you. Most cats can stay indoors with a clean litter box and now they have them for dogs as well. This is something that must be kept clean on a regular basis. Sometimes teaching a new companion with kenneling works best for Adopter and Companion. Look into all of your options before choosing. ALWAYS make sure that your compaion has some sort of shelter, food and water. If you keep your Companions outside make sure they are able to get shelter via a dog house, garage, porch or a petdoor that allows them to get inside. In bad weather they get scared, too. SPEND quality time with your companion, they are like children to most of us, they like to play, learn and be talked to. You would be surprised what they understand and mimick. Toys and proper teaching helps a puppy learn, which keeps them out of trouble. With love and patience they become not only your companioin, but your best friend and confidante. |
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| We are strong advocates for Breed controling as there are over 40,000 companions Euthanized throughout the U.S. yearly. And the numbers grow. Some breeders regulate, vet their breeding stocks, and produce healthy companions. But, we have what most call BackYard breeders/PuppyMills. They don't care about the companions and their litters, just monies. They interbreed, which causes several health complications. Most are kept in wire cages all their lives,never socialized, live in filth,never vaccinated, which can pass to the pups and die of diseases . Links are added here to show you some of these attrocities. Before going to a breeder check out a Rescue or Shelter, they need homes, too... If you're going to use a breeder, ask to see credintials, health records on the parents and see where the dogs are kept. If you are not comfortable about breeders, you can report them to the local police and animal control. |
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| **Clik any Paw throughout this page for links to great info sites. |
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| ****GUCCI BILL**** "Animal Cruelty" The "Gucci Bill", named after a dog who was burned & hung from a tree by a group of malicious teenagers, was passed by the Alabama legislature in 2003, making certain acts of animal cruelty a felony offense. The bill was heralded by humane societies & animal protection advocates across the state as a new vehicle to stop animal cruelty in the state. HOWEVER, THE GUCCI BILL WILL BE MEANINGLESS IF ALABAMA'S AGENCIES REFUSE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST ANIMAL ABUSERS.. Don't let sleeping dogs lie without speaking your mind about animal cruelty and overpopulation, we can talk among ourselves, but talking to the right persons and doing something about it works better. Please help us do something by contacting your local Pounds/Shelters, city officials, governors, papers and the internet. Please check out the Pets all over the U.S. that need a nice and loving forever home. Please do your part in stopping Puppymills! Sometimes breeding dogs are abused for the profit. We have too many that need forever homes already. Help us speak for those that cannot speak for themselves. If you see someone abusing an animal of any kind. Please report it to your local shelter and police department, write a report and keep on it.. |
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| **Are you busy and can't get to the vet in time for your companions meds? Check out 1-800-PetMeds and get your meds shipped to you. Orders over $39.00 has FREE SHIPPING !! We are Partners in the 1800PetMeds Program and when you visit them and type in the Code: LilTykesAl you will be given the option to place your order & give us Credit for your visit and order.. In doing this, 1800PetMeds will donate to our Rescue. Feel free to check out the site and contact them on how to do this and what it intails. Clik on the Paw Print next to this message! |
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| ****Summer Health Alert**** Dogs & Cats can suffer from the same problems that humans do--overheating,dehydration & even sunburn--when the mercury rises. By taking these simple precautions, you can keep your companions happy & healthy in the hot weather: **EXCERCISE YOUR DOG IN THE COOL OF THE EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. Never excercise your pet when it's esp. hot & humid. Take care not to let your dog stand on hot asphalt, as his sensitive paw pads can easily burn. **DOES YOUR POOCH HAVE A PARTICULARLY HEAVY COAT? Help prevent your pet from overheating by cutting his hair to a one inch length. Never trim your pet's coat to the skin--which can rob him of his protection from the sun. **PROVIDE PLENTY OF SHADE AND COOL, CLEAN WATER. This is for animals kpt indoors & out. Bring your cat or dog inside during the hotttest part of the day, and let him rest in a cool part of the house **NEVER LEAVE YOUR ANIMAL ALONE IN A VEHICLE. Overheating can be fatal. Even with the doors open, a parked automobile can quickly become a FURNACE with temps over 100... |
| ****Winter Health Alert**** Dogs & Cats are the same as us, when the temps drop outside and it gets wet and cold. They too can catch colds and if not taken care of can become Pneumonia and create health problems. **SAVE YOUR OLD BLANKETS and give them to your companion in the winter months. Make sure there is a good dog house with a flap over the door way to help block the winds and rains. If blankets are not available, try some pine needles, newspapers, or wood chips. **METAL FEEDING BOWLS need to be changed to plastic for the winter months. Metal gets very cold and if it freezes, your companions tongue could stick to the metal and cause a lot of pain. **CLOTHING is another item for your list.. There are many ways to help with the cold season. There are several pet products on the market for dogs of all sizes, even cats. If you want take an old jerzey and fit it to your dog, cut the sleeves off and put two holes in to fit a small dog. BUT there is always the comfort of home if your companion is allowed inside.. If the weather gets too cold, please think of your companions as well as yourself. |
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