Summer 2008
TUBU News:
First, TUBU is fine despite the torrential rains. Our neighbors did not bode well with the rains and the swelling of the Fox River, but TUBU's location was well away from the areas affected here in mid and southwestern Wisconsin. Second, we are saddened by the hardships that this natural disaster has caused our community and pray for the animals that have been sacrificed because their families have been overwhelmed by loss.
Our Director has managed to care take and administrate despite water flooding her own home property. She has been aided by TUBU's
2 devoted volunteers that help in many ways: laundry, fund raising,
computer liaisons/ newsletter, walking dogs and providing needs. We
have helped save the lives of hundreds of dogs and cats! Some rabbits and guinea pigs also. TUBU
has dog toys, large pens, cushions, blankets & dog ‘things,’
as well as shared quarters in our insulated loaf barn. Vaccinations are
current, dogs are tested for heart worm & cats for FIV &
Leukemia. The Ranch expenses are close to $1000 per month . (Photos of
the ranch are available to view on our
website.) We are doing well by recycling & caring for our animals-
several who were scheduled to die in overcrowded shelters. Many
of the animals that come to us have a home waiting for them and aren't
with us more than a day, others just keep waiting.
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Another TUBU save is Max the Shih Tzu. Look
up Max on our website, he will be coming up for adoption and is 2 ½
years old. (A gentle reminder: TUBU requires an extensive adoption
application).
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First aid for pets:
Car
accidents: Like many animal lovers, we recommend you provide indoor and
fenced outdoor space for your pets. Despite precautions our beloved
animals have been hit by a car. If this happens to you, or you see an
injured animal the animal needs to see the veterinarian. Internal
bleeding is common and outward signs of distress may not show right
away. Although I took my injured cat to an ER animal hospital, my cat
died 2 weeks later, so checking with your regular vet for follow up is
important.
Choking: Playing is what summertime is all about! Caution, because pets can get overheated and choke while playing—avoid golf balls and ping pong balls. Dogs or cats that are choking may breathe loudly. Observing them, they may also drool, paw at their mouth, cough, gag, and become anxious, or faint. If this happens, gently open your pet's mouth to locate and manually remove the object. If your pet isn't breathing and you can't find what is obstructing its windpipe, perform a modified Heimlich maneuver. With your pet facing away from you, clasp your hands around its waist just beneath the rib cage. Compress the abdomen three to five times with quick upward thrusts. Repeat as necessary. If that doesn't work, take your pet to the vet immediately.
Our green fund raiser:
The
start of Memorial Tree Lane was an inspiring success, several Memorial
trees were planted and the lane will eventually provide a quiet
reflective path in memory of passed beloved pets and friends as the
trees grow larger. Thanks
to generous friends of animals, other green projects are happening.
Volunteers are improving the grounds with windbreaks, shade and shrubs
that will benefit all animals. TUBU has added Elderberry, Silky Dogwood
and High Bush Cranberry transplants to the property this spring. These
native medium-sized shrubs are homes and food for over 50 species of
birds including the quail, dove and brown thrasher, as well as rabbits,
grouse and turkeys. This opportunity to help TUBU and the environment
can be found on our website. For a $25 donation you will be able to
choose a tree ( Blue Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, Norway Maple, or Red
Splendor Crab Tree) and have that tree designated for your honorarium.
Other ways to help TUBU:
°Shop online through IGIVE.com- the proceeds from this method has helped pay vet bills!
°Send a gas or phone card-we have logged over 5000 animal related miles in 2008.
°TUBU faithfully returns numerous phones calls for help or advice about animals.