Pets

MONTEREY, Calif.- "They're going to have a really happy outcome with a tough beginning," said SPCA executive director Gary Tiscornia.

"They are thriving right now, they're hydrated, they're active, and they're cute as the devil," said Tiscornia.

On Friday, the four female chihuahuas' future was more than uncertain, more bleak than anything, when someone abandoned the five week old puppies on the side of the road on Blanco Cirlce.

"When we got the puppies they were dehydrated and lethargic...too young to be away from their mother."

They were found by a dental hygentist in a tupperware container like this with a blanket and no top in a very populated area.  As far as abandonments go, the SPCA says this wasn't the worst.

"If you're abandoning animals because you don't care about them you dump them in a field somewhere...Clearly the person wanted them to be found," said Tiscornia.

Regardless, it's st

We are still looking for our precious Ruby. Please help us with any information in regards to her where abouts. We miss her so much people may have spotted her but we still can't find her. We'll never give up looking for her and she does have a chip. Thank you for your time.

Ruby went missing in the Food Maxx Shopping Center.

Phone number 831-998-8987 ask for Janie or leave message
REWARD if returned $$$
White with tan
Not fixed
Has chip
Scared of people she doesn't know
Responds to her name RUBY
Grey/green eyes that get irritated when she's in the sun
Long tail
Ears are slightly pointed

In honor of Spay Day, held nationally on Feb, 23, the Humane Society of the United States Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) has volunteered to perform surgeries at no cost for dogs and cats on Saturday, February, 20 at the spay/neuter clinic at Monterey County Animal Services.

The HSVMA team will perform surgeries for pet owners from unincorporated Monterey County who are facing financial hardship. HSVMA has provided a generous donation of $5,000 to Monterey County Animal Services to spend on costs associated with the Spay Day surgeries, in addition to microchips, flea treatment, dewclaw removal, etc.

The Surgery appointments for Feb, 20 have already been filled by referrals from Animal Control Officers, who see the need in the community. Monies remaining will be directed to similar low cost surgeries in the future. Anyone facing financial need who may qualify is asked to call 796-8850, ext. 1.

The SPCA for Monterey County is now offering the canine influenza vaccine for an $18 fee.

Also known as the H3N8, the disease affects dogs similar to the way the common flu does humans. Symptoms include high fever, muscle pain, sneezing, coughing and wheezing. Only about six percent of cases are deadly, but the flu is easily spread among active dogs.

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