Autumn

2012

Newsletter

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THE CHESTER COUNTY PET FOOD PANTRY & "NO FLEAS" MARKET

OPEN SATURDAYS 11 - 1

Click here for hour changes, closings, and the latest updates on the pantry

2228 Strasburg Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320

Click here for exciting autumn events

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See the above Holiday flyer and other archived brochures by clicking here.

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DO YOU SHOP ONLINE?

Help us raise much needed funds to feed hungry pets by supporting Animal House Project when you shop using iGive.com

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CREATURE FEATURE:  BATS

The Most Misunderstood Animals On Earth!

False myths & old wives tales generate needless fear of bats and threaten their habitat around the world.  In reality, bats are extremely beneficial to our planet and we'd be in big trouble without them.

Unfortunately, the bat population is decreasing across the globe at the hands of those who misunderstand & destroy them.  Fact is, bats are fascinating  mammals who only have one young each year.   Some bats consume their body weight in insects daily.  While they don't see like we do, bats use a form of sonar to navigate and are able to distinguish shapes and colors.

Bats are not flying rodents, nor are they dirty and diseased.  They are not after human blood and do not get tangled in your hair; they would prefer to keep away from humans and tend to their own...

For more information on bats, please visit www.batworld.org or www.batcon.org.

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* AUTUMN CELEBRATIONS *

First Day of Autumn - Saturday September 22

Yom Kippur - Tuesday September 25

World Animal Day - Thursday October 4

Columbus Day - Monday October 8

Halloween - Wednesday October 31

Daylight Savings Time Ends - Sunday November 4

Election Day - Tuesday November 6

Veterans' Day - Sunday November 11

Thanksgiving - Thursday November 22

Chanukah - Saturday December 8

Last Day of Autumn - Thursday December 20

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BLACK CATS = GOOD LUCK

If a black cat crosses your path we recommend you invest in a lottery ticket, because your day has just been pimped by the good fortune fairy!  Seriously, why do you think Egyptians have worshiped cats since around 5000BC?  Having roots in that region we know the stories well...

Felines are known for the mysterious wonders they possess.  it is said that cats of a solid color, with black the most dominant, have brought vast fortunes and longevity to those who care for them.  Cats were adorned in gold and held in such high esteem that at one point, the penalty for killing a cat, even by accident, was death!

In short, adopting a black cat (or two) will greatly improve life, and chances at winning the lottery :)

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Seasonal Pet Tips

Emergency Veterinary Hospitals report their busiest time to be around the holidays 

Curb your temptation to share rich holiday foods with your pets

Beware some halloween costumes may frighten pets - Keep your distance

Have a some pet treats available for trick or treaters with pets

Stay current on flea & tick prevention treatment

DO NOT leave your pets outside unattended

Keep all foods & candy in sealed containers out of pets' reach

Secure trash bags & cans away from pets

Brush pets often as winter coats come in

Know which plants are toxic to pets

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!!WARNING!!

These Links May Contain Graphic Images But Please Help Spread The Word

FUR IS NOT A FABRIC AND HAS NO PLACE IN MODERN SOCIETY!

PLEASE INCORPORATE MEAT FREE DAYS INTO YOUR WEEK

CIRCUSES ARE NO FUN FOR ANIMALS

LIVE ANIMAL TESTS/EXPERIMENTS ARE BARBARIC PRACTICES!  BEWARE OF PRODUCTS AND CHARITIES USING THESE METHODS

REPORT ANIMAL ABUSE

THESE ARE NOT SPORTS BUT SAD DISPLAYS OF HUMAN CRUELTY

GET INVOLVED!  WORK WITH YOUR AREA REPRESENTATIVES TO DEVELOP AND ENFORCE STRONGER ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS

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Prevent Animal Bites

Generally, animals attack when they are frightened or threatened, and when they are being protective.  If you witness a dangerous situation involving an animal, do not approach, call your local animal control unit immediately!

Here are some tips to prevent animal bites:  Do not approach animals when they are eating or drinking - Do not pet animals when they have babies - Do not scare, tease, hurt or sneak up on any animal - Do not attempt to stop animals who are fighting - Do not approach sick or injured animals - Do not pick up unfamiliar animals - Do not attempt to pet or capture wild animals - Never hit or mistreat any animal - Always ask permission before touching an animal you don't know.

Beware of these warning signs:  Glaring eyes - Standing hair on back - Tail up and stiff or between legs - Ears back - Nose wrinkled - Teeth showing - Hissing, growling or barking.

What to do if you are threatened:  Stay calm and stand still, do not scream or run - Speak firmly NO, SIT, GO HOME! - Break eye contact - Back away slowly facing the animal's head - Shield yourself by holding a package or large object in front of you.

What to do if you are bitten:  Wash the wound thoroughly with soap & warm water - Confine the animal only if it is safe to do so - Call animal control in your area - Seek medical attention.

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HELP CONTROL PET OVERPOPULATION BY SPAYING & NEUTERING

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EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HAVING A CAT

GREAT NEWS FOR PET FOSTER PARENTS

FOOD: TO SHARE OR NOT TO SHARE

PETS SAVE LIVES

LIFE'S NO CIRCUS FOR ANIMALS

WE LOVE OUR VETERANS

ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY PLAN

HELP PETS IMPACTED BY DISASTER

DOG DOES BETTER JOB THAN MOM

INNOCENT DOG JAILED FOR HOW HE LOOKS

SENIOR CAT TO THE RESCUE

THE ORIGINAL NANNY

HOMELESS MAN & HIS DOG

I'M NOT A MONSTER

THE GENERAL

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FAVORITE FALL TREATS:  Pets love Pumpkeggs!  Simply boil eggs, scoop out yolk and fill with mashed pumpkin.  When using canned pumpkin, do not use pumpkin pie mix, the only ingredient should be pumpkin.  Optional: Sprinkle with fresh picked grass :)

NOM NOM NOM!

Banarrots

Ingredients:  1 banana, 1 heaping tblspn chopped carrots, 2 tblspns flour, 1 tspn water.

Preheat toaster oven to 350.  In a bowl, mush banana, flour and water with a fork until blended.  Stir in carrots.  Line toaster oven tray with foil & drop spoonfulls of batter one inch apart on foil.  Bake about 10 minutes (depending on size).  Makes six medium treats.  Finished treat is soft and will stick to foil but use spatula to pull off gently.  Yummy for pets & people too!

*For the summer version, you may omit the flour & freeze treats instead of baking.

* HOMEMADE PET TREATS *

YOGURT - BANANA - HONEY

BLEND! FREEZE! SERVE!

Feel free to add all natural crunchy peanut butter for texture, or fresh strawberries for color.

Oh, and taste it many times to be certain it's worthy of your pet :)

APPLE-NUTTERIES

Ingredients: Apples, All Natural Peanut Butter, Strawberries

Slice apples, plop spoonfull of all natural peanut butter in center, top with diced strawberries & serve immediately.  Your pets will love'm & so will you!

Courtesy of Food Lovers International

ENJOY!