A month after Karma's second surgery-she is now able to jump!

A little more than a month after Karma had her second Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), she is beginning to jump!  Since we brought her home, she has been using her "arms" to pull herself up onto things.  Now, she is beginning to jump.  I wasn't sure if she would ever be able to jump because we have had her for a few months now and we had never seen her jump.

After she gets her last checkup in a week or two, she will be available for adoption.

Puppy mill raided - some dead, dismembered, skulls hanging from trees

Animal Service officers confiscated 38 dogs and puppies Saturday afternoon in Boulder Creek, CA after finding "more dead dogs than we could count" and dog heads hanging from trees.


Inside the residence, officers found dead dogs at the foot of the bed and "feces everywhere."

Geisreiter said most of the dogs were in "pretty bad condition" and were scared and not friendly.


Officers found 38 dogs who were alive and an unknown number of dead dogs and decomposing carcasses. Only one full carcass was found, the rest were body parts, including skulls hanging from trees, Geisreiter said.

"There were decapitated dogs heads all over the property, hanging from trees," she said. "We don't know how the dogs died or why their heads were cut off. We are investigating him for crimes against animals."


Robert Brunette will reportedly be representing himself at his trial which is scheduled to begin on March 23, 2009.

Court dates are subject to change. To check the status of a court date, call:
Clerk of the Court, Criminal Division
Superior Court of Santa Cruz County
Phone: 831-420-2200
Case # F-16961

Additionally, you may mail or fax polite letters to:
Bob Lee, District Attorney
Santa Cruz County
701 Ocean Street, Room 200
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Fax: 831-454-2227


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Low-cost cat spay/neuter in California (discount for seniors)

Low-cost cat spay/neuter services available to seniors

For a limited time, the H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic will offer a discounted price to seniors 61 years and older on cat spay and neuter services.

Pet owners must show picture ID at the time of check-in. Limit two pets per person. The clinic is at 5490 W. Spruce Ave. The cost will be $25 for one cat.

Details: (559) 271-0209 for appointment.

Surgery is performed Monday – Thursday, and pets are dropped off at 8:00am. Pick-up for surgeries performed Monday – Wednesday is at 7:30am the following morning. Pets must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds in order to be eligible for surgery. Call (559) 271-0209 to make an appointment!

Vaccine Clinic (offered to everyone)

Monday - Thursday 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Vaccines are $12 each 

**If you read this after the date listed, contact the organization/clinic.  Often times, they offer these services on a regular basis.  If not, these clinics may offer the low cost clinics once a month.  You can use the same contact information listed above.**

Dog eats $400, but woman recovers some of it

A North Carolina family's dog didn't eat the children's homework, he ate mom's money.

Kelley Davis said she had an extra $400 in cash to deposit after working extra hours as a physical therapist. She told the News & Observer of Raleigh that on Friday she planned to deposit the money, but it wasn't in her pocket.

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No More Homeless Pets Spay/Neuter Clinic April 5

The NMHP FixKC clinics are offered for people who are financially disadvantaged and/or individuals who are dealing with feral or stray cats, or large populations of cats. Individuals must qualify for the FixKC Cat Clinics and appointments are required.

The clinics are in high demand and our appointment books fill quickly. In 2007 we fixed close to 2000 cats!

Interested in learning more? Watch our FixKC Clinic video!
(Please note, there are some graphic images in our video)

Please call for more information at 816.333.PETS or email us at info@nmhpkc.org
(Appointments are required.)

KITTENS? Yes, kittens weighing at least 2 pounds, and in-heat or pregnant females, are welcome!

DOGS? Call us. We offer low cost dog spay/neuter programs, too.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE? Yes, financial assistance programs are available. Contact us for more info.

VOLUNTEER? Volunteer Veterinarians, Vet Techs, and clinic helpers needed...it's gratifying, interesting, and fun! Email us at info@nmhpkc.org to sign up.

DONATE? If you'd like to offer financial support and help those who cannot afford to have their pets fixed, please Sponsor a Spay.

**If you read this after the date listed, contact the organization/clinic.  Often times, they offer these services on a regular basis.  If not, these clinics may offer the low cost clinics once a month.  You can use the same contact information listed above.**

Miami-Dade county passes anti-tethering law

Miami-Dade County, in Florida, has passed a law that now makes it a crime for owners to leave their pets chained when they are not present.  The law, which is an amendment to Chapter V of the Miami-Dade County Code, will go into effect in April.

Pet owners will be warned for the first violation.  For the second violation, the owners will face civil penalties of $100 for cruelty and $500 for additional offenses.