A PAC Adopters Testimonial about Griffen and Finn
Our recent two time adopter, Ashlyn Thomas, writes: Adopting Griffen (formerly “Kenny”) last January from Pup & Cat Co. was such a blessing, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled to adopt again this January and receive another blessing in a...Carl House Fundraiser Event Announcement
Hooch and Treasure: Two of our favorite Happy Tails Ever!
While we are thrilled about all of our Happy Tails, sometimes the adoption stories are a little extra special. This month both Hooch and Treasure found their forever homes. Hooch with the family of long time...01/24/2015: What a difference a makeover makes
Newly rescued and up for adoption soon. As you can see from the top photos, a good bath and grooming appointment have revealed their sweet faces. Donations greatly appreciated to help with their care.01/01/2015 Happy New Year from Pup & Cat Co.
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This sweet, innocent puppy was SHOT!! We will need to purchase her a wheelchair and get her fully vetted which will be EXPENSIVE!![]()
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We don’t know what monster could have done this to her but help us show her that humans can be kind!
Judy, a purebred pointer, was the mascot of several ships in the Pacific, and was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and taken to a prison camp. There she met Aircraftsman Frank Williams, who shared his small portion of rice with her.![]()
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Judy raised morale in the POW camp, and also barked when poisonous snakes, crocodiles or even tigers approached the prisoners. When the prisoners were shipped back to Singapore, she was smuggled out in a rice sack, never whimpering or betraying her presence to the guards.![]()
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The next day, that ship was torpedoed. Williams pushed Judy out of a porthole in an attempt to save her life, even though there was a 15-foot drop to the sea. He made his own escape from the ship, but was then recaptured and sent to a new POW camp.![]()
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He didn't know if Judy had survived, but soon he began hearing stories about a dog helping drowning men reach pieces of debris after the shipwreck. And when Williams arrived at the new camp, he said: "I couldn’t believe my eyes! As I walked through the gate, a scraggly dog hit me square between the shoulders and knocked me over. I’d never been so glad to see the old girl!"![]()
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They spent a year together at that camp in Sumatra. "Judy saved my life in so many ways," said Williams. "But the greatest of all was giving me a reason to live. All I had to do was look into those weary, bloodshot eyes and ask myself: 'What would happen to her if I died?' I had to keep going."![]()
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Once hostilities ceased, Judy was then smuggled aboard a troopship heading back to Liverpool. In England, she was awarded the Dickin Medal (the "Victoria Cross" for animals) in May 1946. Her citation reads: "For magnificent courage and endurance in Japanese prison camps, which helped to maintain morale among her fellow prisoners, and also for saving many lives through her intelligence and watchfulness".![]()
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At the same time, Frank Williams was awarded the PDSA's White Cross of St. Giles for his devotion to Judy. Frank and Judy spent a year after the war visiting the relatives of English POWs who had not survived, and Frank said that Judy "always provided a comforting presence to the families."![]()
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When Judy finally died at the age of 13, Frank spent two months building a granite and marble memorial in her memory, which included a plaque describing her life story.
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FOSTER NEEDED! This sweet girl is 8 years old, dog friendly and heartworm positive!
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We appreciate every donation, every cent goes towards care of our animals. Please spread the word and help find Rayne and Denali their forever homes.
Bean Update: He is 1.1 pounds and had a huge abscess on the injured (likely broken) leg. Emergency vets treated the abscess. Tonight he’s resting with a medical foster, and tomorrow he goes for X-rays. He struggles to walk but wants nothing more than to snuggle under your chin and purr 💜 Thank you to all who donated for his care.
Please protect your children and your petsThough it may seem like a fun thing for kids, dogs are NOT meant to sit on. EVER!!! Please do not ever encourage a child to sit or step up on a dog. This can cause pain, fear and conflict. All can increase the chances of a dog bite.![]()
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Is your dog “tolerating” what is happening in a situation? Or is the dog really telling them they're uncomfortable and want this to stop? We encourage families to observe their dog's body language so that they can understand what their dog is telling them.![]()
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How do I know what to look for if they’re uncomfortable?![]()
❗Half moon eyes, your dog is leaning their body away from what is going on, ![]()
❗Yawning when they aren’t tired![]()
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There are many body language signals that dogs display to us if they are uncomfortable, and even if they are enjoying something. Dogs use their bodies to communicate discomfort, stress and joy. Maybe they are happy and content and come over to you while you are holding your baby and get some pets, or they are happily wagging their tail with a loose body. ![]()
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Recognizing how your dog uses their body to communicate is an important way to build and strengthen bonds.![]()
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