Washington state cat blood bank desperate for feline donors

When animals need blood transfusions, they often have no time to wait. Veterinarians need to have rapid access to blood products in emergency situations! If your cat can be a donor, it can truly be lifesaving.

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ACCES Blood Bank in Seattle, which maintains a dog and cat blood bank used by veterinarians across the Western U.S., is short on feline donors. Normally, ACCES has a roster of at least 50 donor cats, according to veterinarian Jennifer Waldrop, but currently it has about two dozen cats. The result is at least a three-day wait for cats in need of blood, Dr. Waldrop said, noting the challenge of obtaining feline blood affects practices nationwide. Donor cats must meet certain criteria for weight, health and other variables. There’s no monetary reward, but Dr. Waldrop says owners can rest assured their efforts are life-saving. KING-TV (Seattle) (5/25)

Sign your cat up if he/she meets the criteria

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Planning January Trip

I’m in the process of planning my next trip to the Seattle area. I will be coming up in January (assuming the weather cooperates for the drive!). Please contact me if you are interested in scheduling an appointment for this trip (current clients only).

In the meantime – I hope your families, including your animal family members, are managing to stay warm!

Moving to San Jose, CA

We got a house in San Jose and are in the process of moving (again).
Life is a chaotic pile of boxes still 🙂
Looking forward to finally having a chance to unpack soon!
I just set up a PO Box in San Jose this evening.
My business is still officially a Washington-only business. When things settle down a bit I’ll look into setting up a premise license in California so I can do house calls in both states in the future.
The next trip to the Seattle area was originally going to be around the end of September/start of October, but that’s getting postponed due to the move. I’ll let you all know when I have a better idea of the timing for the next trip.

Are Backyard Ducks just as Hazardous?

I want backyard ducks. I guess I’d better watch out!
Cute video: The Hazards of Backyard Hens

Help find Mandy in Kirkland, WA

Mandy the senior dog is still lost somewhere in the Finn Hill/Kirkland, WA area. It’s still really cold outside.

MEOW Cat Rescue writes on Facebook:
“If you live anywhere near the Finn Hill area, *please* be on the lookout for this poor dog. On Friday, January 11, her elderly owner was driving her to the vet when he was in an accident. Mandy was frightened and ran off into the woods. This happened at the Juanita Drive/NE 141st Street intersection. She has been out there for four very cold nights now.

Mandy is a senior black, flat-coated retriever who has a collar, tags and microchip. She is very friendly, but she must be so frightened, cold and confused.

Her owner unexpected lost his wife on December 30 and he is in no condition to be out looking for Mandy. He is desperate. If you see Mandy, please call 206-898-0852 or MEOW at 425-822-6369. Thank you very, very much.”

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151445955481756&set=a.146711206755.140891.142190461755&type=1&theater

Dog missing in Kirkland after car accident

These nights have been getting awfully cold, haven’t they? Can you imagine being a scared, lost dog out in these freezing temperatures, with your injured owner hospitalized and unable to come find you?

“Kirkland, WA – After a car accident on Friday, January 11, a senior dog fled the scene and is still missing.”

Seattle Pets wrote on her Facebook page:
“It has been brought to my attention that there are no people available to search for Mandy. Who can help? Who is in the Kirkland area? It’s very cold out. Please share.”

Senior dog missing after car accident (Photos) – Seattle Pets
http://www.examiner.com/article/senior-dog-missing-after-car-accident

Cockatiel sings to Bunny

Video: Cockatiel sings to Bunny
The bird doesn’t want to be bothered at first, but then he really sings his heart out! Bunny doesn’t appreciate the show perhaps as much as he should, exits stage right…
http://youtu.be/2eEe1DdNyio

Rescued, rehabbed, bald eagle soars back into wild

This is a really lovely story, complete with a happy ending 🙂

Rescued, rehabbed, bald eagle soars back into wild:
Story at timesonline.com

Charlee Bear Products Recalls “Protein Crunch Bars” Because of Possible Salmonella

RECALL: Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars in Chicken Recipe with Carrots and Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes.
Some lots of these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars – Chicken Recipe with Carrots
5.5 oz packages; UPC Code: 8710890000
Lot number 19812; Best by date: 07-16-2015
Lot number 19912; Best by date: 07-17-2015
Lot number 20012; Best by date: 07-18-2015
Lot number 20212; Best by date: 07-20-2015

Charlee Bear Protein Crunch Bars – Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
5.5 oz packages; UPC Code: 8710890001
Lot number 20112; Best by date: 07-19-2015

FDA recall info