Summer 2008 - San Francisco SPCA

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The San FranciscoSPCA Feral CatAssistance Programwants YOU.We’re looking for people to join our neighborhoodCat Assistance Team. We'll train you in the rescue, fosteringand humane trapping of feral (wild) cats so theanimals can be spayed or neutered and then eitherreleased or adopted.Also, city construction projects displace feral cats, sowe are always on the lookout for potential relocationsites like back yards, barns and warehouse areas.Be part of the humane solution -- and work fromhome! Call Mary Ann Buxton, SF/SPCA Feral Cat Coordinator,at (415) 522-3539.CATCLAWCLIPPINGCLINICBARBARA SAUNDERSThat’s right, manicuresfor Mittens. The SanFrancisco SPCA holds aCat Claw Clipping Clinictwice monthly: 10-11a.m. the first Sunday ofevery month, and 6-7p.m. the third Thursdayof every month. The costis $10 for the front pawsand $15 for all claws.(Polydactyl? No extra charge.). Come to TheSF/SPCA Hospital's Cat entrance at 2500 16th St.Your cat must be in a carrier. No appointmentneeded. To confirm, call (415) 522-3525.BustopherJEAN DONALDSONReaders writeCATCHFOSTERFEVER!KITTEN SEASON’S HERE. Bring adorable kittensinto your home for a few weeks and be part of TheSF/SPCA’s lifesaving phenomenon.Potential foster parents need not attend a generalSF/SPCA volunteer orientation; just come to a onesessionfoster class. To sign up, call SF/SPCA FosterCare Facilitator Alison Lane at 415-522-3542 or e-mail her at alane@sfspca.org.Our two-hour foster class will be held on theseSaturday afternoons: June 21, July 19.Q: The “Miracle on O’Farrell Street” article inyour spring issue describes Desmond and Penny as“flame-point” kittens. What does that term mean?A: “Flame-point” refers to a cat coat colorscheme of cream-colored body with reddish ears,face, legs and tail. Typically, these “points” are subtleduring kittenhood and turn a bit darker as thecat ages. Frosty (see pg. 19) has some of this coloration.Q: A while back, an article in Our Animals suggestedstuffing your dog’s hollow toys with foodand treats, including raisins. Aren’t raisins poisonousto dogs?A: The article was published several years ago.Since then, alerted by a rash of cases, scientistshave concluded that raisins are toxic to dogs,though no one knows why. To be safe, keep raisins(and grapes) out of Rover’s reach; for the latestinformation, ask your veterinarian.6 Our Animals SF/SPCA | www.sfspca.org | Summer 2008
San Francisco SPCATurns 140Bunting, birthday cake and sparkling apple cider greeted guests asThe San Francisco SPCA recalled its past and looked to the future.The clip-clop ofhorses’ hooves andthe rustle of long,silk skirts echoed onceagain at The San FranciscoSPCA on Friday, April18, 2008, as the venerableorganization celebratedthe 140th anniversaryof its founding.SF/SPCA President JanMcHugh-Smith andBoard Chair CatherineBrown welcomed theguests; officials from theState of California andCity of San Franciscomingled with other dignitaries,staff (some inperiod costume), volunteersand well-behaveddogs, while horses fromthe San Francisco PoliceDepartment MountedUnit formed an honorguard for the occasion.Dan Bernal, a representativefrom Speaker NancyPelosi’s office, read acongratulatory letter –and sent best wishesfrom all the office dogs atMs. Pelosi’s San Franciscoheadquarters. CaliforniaState AssemblymanMark Leno spoke warmlyabout the Society’s lifesavingwork, and LeahRowell, representingState Senator Leland Yee,delivered a congratulatorystatement. Finally,Alfredo Pedroza read aproclamation from SanBY CHRISTINE ROSENBLAT, SF/SPCAPHOTOGRAPHS © 2008 MARK ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHYMARK DONATED HIS TIME AND TALENT TO THE SF/SPCA.TOP: Mark Lenoand representativesfrom otherofficials’ officesBOTTOM: SFPDMounted UnitSummer 2008 | www.sfspca.org | SF/SPCA Our Animals 7
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