The Buzz Around Wayne County

Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue holds monthly adoption events to raise public awareness to the problem of unwanted pets in our community and to encourage those who can adopt to make a homeless pet part of their household. April 20, 2019 (10-12pm) Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event & Cooke's K-9 Trainer On-site 319 North Berkeley Boulevard Goldsboro, NC 27534 May 11, 2019 (10-1pm) Sam's Club – Meet & Greet 2811 North Park Drive Goldsboro, NC 27534 May 18, 2019 (10-12pm) Pet Supplies Plus Adoption Event & Cooke's K-9 Trainer On-site 319 North Berkeley Boulevard Goldsboro, NC 27534 19 The Buzz Around Wayne County April 2019 Name: MIRANDA Breed: Labrador / Hound Mix DOB: (10/25/18) Want some puppy kisses?? MIRANDA is one happy and playful puppy, and she's looking for a family to belong to and to grow up with… Miranda is a sweet and energetic female Lab/Hound mix who loves to give kisses. Miranda's favorite time of the day is the evening, when everyone is home together and relaxing. That's when playtime starts! She especially enjoys a rousing game of fetch. Then, after everyone is worn out, it's time for bed and some quality snuggling with her family. Miranda has learned some basic com- mands, such as SIT, and she walks well on a leash. She is crate-trained and nearly house-trained. She's still working on not jumping up on people and rushing out open doors. Although she can be shy around new and bigger things, Mi- randa is very friendly and curious with new people and dogs, and she gets along well with children. Miranda is up- to-date on vaccines, microchipped and being maintained on monthly heartworm and flea/tick preven- tion. If you want to add a little full-of-life bundle of love to your family, please con- sider inviting Miranda to share your home and your life. Miranda is being fostered by Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue (DITR). An application is required, along with a home visit and small adoption fee. * Fenced in yard required (Invisible fencing not accepted) All DITR dogs are fostered in homes and are INDOOR dogs. Being a responsible dog owner means teaching your dog to be a good house pet and putting in the time and effort to make him a part of the family. Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue / DITRnc.com / 919-222-0500 U P C O M I N G E V E N T S What's Behind Dog's Heavy Panting? DEAR PAW'S CORNER: We have a large property of several acres, and I let our dog "Boomer," a big Labrador mix, run out there every day for at least an hour. Yes-terday he came in panting very rap-idly and drool- ing a bit, and looked agitated. He kept that up for over an hour before settling down. Boomer seems fine today, but what could have caused that rapid breathing? — Dan J., Bloomington, Indiana DEAR DAN: Even though he's returned to normal, take Boomer to the veterinarian to be checked out, just to make sure there are no under-lying issues. It's normal for dogs to pant heavily after lots of exertion or on a hot day, but prolonged, heavy panting should catch your attention, especially if it's accompanied by other behaviors. The causes can be many: On hot days, heat exhaustion or heat stroke are a big concern. A neurological or heart prob- lem could be the silent culprit. Or, Boomer could have gotten into some-thing that's poisonous to him. Write down all of the symptoms you noticed during his panting episode, and include the temperature that day, what you fed him, how much he ate and how much water he drank during the day. Take those notes to the vet with Boomer. If no underlying chronic cause is found, the vet probably will recom-mend that you keep a watchful eye on Boomer for a few days and make sure he gets plenty of water to drink. I also recommend that you go with him on his next couple of romps to see where he typically roams, looking for plants, chemicals left unattended or anything that he could accidentally ingest. Send your tips, questions and com-ments to ask@pawscorner.com. LIFETIME WINDOWS & SIDING CALL TODAY FOR DETAILS. 919-751-9210 • www.lifetimewindowsandsiding.com WINDOWS • SIDING • ROOFING ROOM ENCLOSURES METAL ROOFS SUNROOMS LOW PAYMENTS! • FREE ESTIMATES! • NO DOWN PAYMENT! 50 OFF $ PER WINDOW! ALL MONTH 100% Financing Available Your donations are always welcome at the Wayne County Services at 1600 Clingman St, Goldsboro Please SPAY or NEUTER Your Pets! Did you know that approximately 6+ million adoptable dogs & cats are killed each year due mainly to overpopulation? Barely half of these pets will find new homes. Did you know that 25-30% of dogs for adoption in animal shelters are purebred? The other 70-75%, of course, are lovable, wonderful mixed-breed pets, just waiting for a chance to be your perfect new friend. Spaying or neutering your pet can also contribute to it having a longer, healthier life. Spaying reduces the incidence of urinary tract infections in females, and reduces the chances of mammary tumors later in life. Likewise, it eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer in male dogs, and greatly reduces problems with marking, dog aggres- sion, and the likelihood of a dog escaping to breed only to be killed by a car or put in a shelter. Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue advocates dogs be spayed or neutered be- cause we see every day what happens when animals in our community are not altered and are allowed to breed. Shelters are full and animals are losing their lives because there are just not enough homes for the number of animals. Please spay and neuter your pets! 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