Erica

Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair - black
Age Range: Adolescent - aged 1-3, typically out of kitten stage, very playful and active.
Estimated Age: 2 years
Declawed: No
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Litter Box Manners: Fastidious litter box user
Grooming Requirements: I need at least weekly brushing

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Sociability with Cats: Does fine with other cats, could live with another cat or as the only cat
Sociability with Dogs: Unknown
General Personality: Outgoing, highly social and interactive with all

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General Comments: Erica is such a doll! She may look like she is all black, but she actually has little white speckles all over of her body which makes her a very unique looking girl. Erica is full of confidence and loves to explore. When she first came to us, she inspected her envirnoment with no reservations, looking in every nook and cranny. She tried to open all the doors, drawers, and cabinets...pawed the laundry room door, jumped on the shelves and the microwave, and seriously contemplated jumping up on the teetering tower of kitty carriers. She is fearless! (And her new family will have some kitty proofing to do!) While she is a busy explorer, she does like petting. She's funny- she'll go off on an exploring expedition and then come over to our volunteers as if to say , "Aren't you proud of how brave I am?". She would get her pettings in and then she was off again! Erica also showed some interest in the feather toy, but wasn't quite sure what to do with it! This little lady is so much fun to have around! If you are an adventure seeking type with a soft side, she could very well be your match!
My Ideal Home looks like: Kids above 7 years (i.e. they have some impulse control).

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RESCUE History: ?

Chihuahua

This chihuahua is so cute but the wierd thing is i have the same pink pillow in the back.

Tad The Chihuahua

Tad The Chihuahua is avalable at www.azrescue.com
Sex: Male
Breed: Chihuahua
Age Range: Young - aged 1-3, puppy stage for most breeds, fun but needs lots of attention, training and reinforcement
Estimated Age: 1 year
Size: Toy Breed (under 10 lbs)
Interested in Adopting Tad? Fill out an Adoption Application



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Activity Level: Minimal - a 10-minute walk every other day should be fine
House Trained:
Leash Manners: I need some training and patience from you, so I can understand what I'm supposed to do
Grooming Requirements: I need regular brushing and the occasional bath

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Sociability with Dogs:
Sociability with Cats:
General Personality: Shy and hesitant initially, will need some time to know they're safe and loved

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General Comments: Our little Tad got his name because he is just a tiny little guy, like a tadpole! Tad's ideal home would be a home where he gets TONS of lap time. He adores being held, carried around, having belly rubs and in general any type of adoration is appreciated!!!
Tad is a bit shy at first but given a moment and a few pets under the chin and he is trying to either jump into your lap or standing on his hind legs for you to pick him up! Ideally a quite household without children is what Tad is searching for. Tad doesn't require much in the way of exercises, particularly since his preferred mode of transportation is in your arms!!! If you have an empty lap and lots of love to give, please fill out an application for our Tad - pole!!!

My Ideal Home looks like: Adult home only or older kids around 12

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RESCUE History: unknown

The Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes is a prestigious horse race held yearly in June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The race is the third leg of the Triple Crown, following the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. It is a 1.5 mile (2.4 km) thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and geldings carrying a weight of 126 pounds (57 kg) and for fillies with a weight of 121 pounds (55 kg).


Secretariat at the 1973 Belmont Stakes finish line. The first Belmont Stakes was held at Jerome Park in the Bronx, built in 1866 by stock market speculator Leonard Jerome (1817-1891) and financed by August Belmont, Sr. (1816-1890) for whom the race was named. The race continued to be held at Jerome Park until 1890 when it was moved to Morris Park, a nearby racetrack in the Bronx. The race remained there until the May 1905 opening of the new Belmont Park, 430 acre (1.7 km²) racetrack in Elmont, New York.

Anti-betting legislation was passed in New York State, closing Belmont and canceling the race for two years between 1911 and 1912.

The first post parade in the United States was at the 14th Belmont, in 1880. Until 1921, the race was run in the clockwise tradition of English racing.

Since 1926, a silver bowl, made by Louis Comfort Tiffany and donated by the Belmont family, has been given to the winning owner. Atop the bowl's cover is a silver figure of Fenian, winner of the third running of the Belmont Stakes in 1869.


"Victory Gallop" denies "Real Quiet" the Triple Crown in the 1998 Belmont Stakes Because of its length, and because it is the final race of the Triple Crown, it is called the "Test of the Champion". Most three-year-olds are unaccustomed to the distance, and lack the ability to maintain a winning speed for so long. In a long race such as the Belmont, positioning of the horse and the timing of the move to chase for the lead can be critical.

The race distance has varied: from 1867 until 1873, it was 1 5/8 miles (2.6 km). In 1874 the distance was reduced to 1 1/2 miles (2.4 km), and from 1890 to 1892, and in 1895, the distance was 1 1/4 miles (2 km). From 1896 until 1925, the distance was increased to the original 1 5/8 miles (2.6 km). In 1926, the race distance was set at the present 1 1/2 miles (2.4 km).

Trainers with most wins:

James Rowe, Sr. : 8
Sam Hildreth : 7
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons : 6
Woody Stephens : 5 (all consecutive from 1982-1986)
Max Hirsch, D. Wayne Lukas, Robert W. Walden : 4
Elliott Burch, John M. Gaver, Lucien Laurin, Frank McCabe, David McDaniel : 3

Jockeys with most wins:

Jim McLaughlin, Eddie Arcaro : 6
Earle Sande, Bill Shoemaker : 5
Braulio Baeza, Laffit Pincay, Jr., James Stout, Gary Stevens : 3
In 1870, a jockey recorded only as "Dick," a freed slave who later adopted the name Ed Brown, became the first African-American jockey to win the race.

On June 5, 1993 thoroughbred racing's all-time leading female jockey, Julie Krone, became the first woman to win a Triple Crown race when she rode to victory in the Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair.

Secretariat's 1973 Belmont victory set a record not only for the race, but for the mile and a half (2.4 km) on dirt, that still stands. At 31 lengths, his margin of victory is not only the race record, but the largest in the history of American Grade 1 stakes races

Big Brown trainer pins blame on jockey and Da' Tara wins belmont stakes

NEW YORK (AP) - Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. still blames Kent Desormeaux for Big Brown's stunning last-place finish in the Belmont Stakes, but he wouldn't object to the jockey riding the horse in his next race.

Triple burn ELEVEN HORSES have failed at the Belmont with the Triple Crown on the line since the last to achieve the feat — Affirmed, in 1978: Year Derby/Preakness Belmont
2008 Big Brown Da' Tara
2004 Smarty Jones Birdstone
2003 Funny Cide Empire Maker
2002 War Emblem Sarava
1999 Charismatic Lemon Drop Kid
1998 Real Quiet Victory Gallop
1997 Silver Charm Touch Gold
1989 Sunday Silence Easy Goer
1987 Alysheba Bet Twice
1981 Pleasant Colony Summing
1979 Spectacular Bid Coastal
The decision of whether to change jockeys is up to co-owner Michael Iavarone, Dutrow said.

"I don't want to hurt anyone, especially Kent," Dutrow told The Associated Press on Tuesday morning in his barn at Aqueduct. "But I still don't understand what happened. I don't see the horse with a problem, so I have to direct my attention toward the ride. That's all I can come up with."

With Big Brown trying to become the first Triple Crown champion in 30 years after dominant wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, Desormeaux eased up the unbeaten colt with a quarter-mile remaining in the Belmont on Saturday.

"I had no horse. He was empty," Desormeaux said after the race.

Dutrow insisted Tuesday he had found nothing wrong with Big Brown.

"Maybe next week if something starts going wrong with the horse, then I'll understand everything," he said.


Dutrow added: "As long as the horse stays the way that I see him right now, then things are just going to keep building up for me to know that it was the ride that did him in."

He said he hadn't spoken to Desormeaux, but "if he calls me I'll talk to him, sure."

If Big Brown is healthy, the plan is for him to run next in the Travers Stakes on Aug. 23 at Saratoga.

Dutrow had no regrets about his bombastic proclamation that Big Brown clinching the Triple Crown was a "foregone conclusion."

"It's not like I'm going to go and cry in the corner," he said as he prepared for several of his horses to run Wednesday at Aqueduct. "I've got plenty to do here."

Pigeons,Are they rats with wings or not

Rock Pigeons

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Description
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Range
Habitat
Food
Behavior
Conservation Status
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A common sight in urban areas throughout the world, the Rock Pigeon was introduced into North America in the early 1600s. City buildings and their window ledges mimic the rocky cliffs used by wild pigeons.

Cool Facts


Because of their domestic roots, and because people have bred pigeons for many different colors and adornments, feral Rock Pigeons can have a variety of plumages. For a description of the most common varieties, as described for PigeonWatch, go here.


The Rock Pigeon makes a flimsy nest, but it often reuses the location repeatedly, building a new nest on top of the first. Because the pigeons do not try to remove the feces of their nestlings, the nest turns into a sturdy, potlike mound that gets larger month by month. Unhatched eggs and mummies of dead nestlings may also get cemented into the nest.


The Rock Pigeon has such a long history of association with humans, having been used for food and entertainment for over 5,000 years, that the original range of the species is impossible to determine. Escaped (feral) pigeons from pigeon breeders readily form flocks, and wild birds may join them.


Homing pigeons, domestic Rock Pigeons, are well known for their ability to find their way home from long distances. Despite these demonstrated abilities, wild Rock Pigeons are rather sedentary and rarely leave their local areas.


You can help discover new information about Rock Pigeons by joining the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's PigeonWatch.


Description
topSize: 29-36 cm (11-14 in)
Wingspan: 50-67 cm (20-26 in)
Weight: 265-380 g (9.35-13.41 ounces)

Large pigeon.
Color variable, but wild birds are gray.
White rump.
Rounded tail, usually with dark tip.
Pale gray wings have two black bars.
Wings broad with moderately pointed wingtips.

Gender Differences
Genders look alike, but male averages larger and has more iridescence on neck.

Immature
Juvenile similar to adult, but duller and with less iridescence.

Similar Species

Mourning Dove is slim, with long, pointed tail with white outer tail feathers.
Band-tailed Pigeon has a dark rump and the tail tip is lighter than the base.
Red-billed and White-crowned pigeons have dark rumps and dark underwings.

Sound
Song a rolling "Coo, rooc'too-coo."

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Range
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© 2003 Cornell Lab of OrnithologyAbout the mapSummer Range
Resident from southern Alaska and Canada, southward throughout the Americas. Introduced throughout the world.

Habitat
Found around rocky cliffs, urban areas, and agricultural areas.

Food
Seeds, fruits, rarely invertebrates.

Behavior
Foraging
Feeds on ground, in flocks.

Reproduction
Nest Type
Flimsy platform of straw and sticks, put on ledge, under cover. Often window ledges of buildings.

Egg Description
White.
Incubation period 18.5 days.

Clutch Size
Usually 2 eggs. Range: 1-3.
Condition at Hatching
Helpless, with sparse yellow or white down.
Chicks fledge in 25-32 days (45 days in midwinter).


Other Names
Pigeon biset (French)
Paloma bravia (Spanish)
Rock Dove, Domestic Pigeon (English)


I dont think their rats with wings.

My puppy had Parvovirus

Parvovirus

Canine parvovirus disease is currently the most common infectious disorder of dogs in the United States.
'Parvo' is a highly contagious disease characterized by diarrhea that is often bloody and is caused by a pathogen called canine parvovirus, Type 2 (CPV-2). In 1980, the original strain of CPV-2 was replaced by CPV-2A and in 1986, another variation called CPV-2B appeared. Today, CPV-2B has largely replaced the previous strains as the most common isolate. Since all of these strains are similar, we will lump them together and refer to them as CPV-2 (parvo). There is currently some discussion that there may be other strains that are beginning to emerge and have yet to be formally identified. Current vaccinations have helped to control the spread of this disease but despite being vaccinated, some dogs still contract and die from parvo. There is much that we do not know about the virus or the best way to control the disease, but we are learning new information daily. Misinformation about the disease, its spread, and vaccination is widespread in both breeding and veterinary circles. We hope that with a better understanding of the disease, pet owners will be able to make good husbandry decisions that will help prevent and reduce the spread of this disease.

How is parvo spread?

CPV-2 is known to survive on inanimate objects - such as clothing, food pans, and cage floors - for 5 months and longer in the right conditions. Insects and rodents may also serve as vectors playing an important role in the transmission of the disease. All parvoviruses are extremely stable and are resistant to adverse environmental influences such as low pH and high heat. Exposure to ultraviolet light and sodium hypochlorite (a 1:32 dilution of household bleach - ½ cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) can inactivate parvovirus. The bleach solution can be impaired by organic matter and needs to have adequate exposure time and proper concentrations to work effectively. The normal incubation period (time from exposure to the virus to the time when signs of disease appear) is from 7-14 days. Active excretion of the virus in the feces can begin the third day after exposure, often before clinical signs appear, and may last for one to two weeks after the onset of the disease.

Symptoms

There is a broad range in the severity of symptoms shown by dogs that are infected with parvovirus. Many adult dogs exposed to the virus show very few if any symptoms. The majority of cases are seen in dogs less than 6 months of age, with the most severe cases seen in puppies younger than 12 weeks of age. There are also significant differences in response to CPV-2 infections and vaccines among different breeds of dogs, with Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, and Labrador Retrievers being more susceptible than other breeds.

The most common form of the disease is the intestinal form known as enteritis. CPV-2 enteritis is characterized by vomiting (often severe), diarrhea, dehydration, dark or bloody feces, and in severe cases, fever and lowered white blood cell counts. Acute CPV-2 enteritis can be seen in dogs of any breed, sex, or age. The disease will progress very rapidly and death can occur as early as two days after the onset of the disease. The presence of gram negative bacteria, parasites, or other viruses can worsen the severity of the disease and slow recovery.

Diagnosis

Not all cases of bloody diarrhea with or without vomiting are caused by Parvovirus and many sick puppies are misdiagnosed as having 'Parvo.' The only way to know if a dog has Parvovirus is through a positive diagnostic test. In addition to the more time consuming and expensive traditional testing of the blood for titers, a newer and simpler test of the fecal matter with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay antigen test (ELISA) are also available through most veterinary clinics. Testing of all suspect cases of Parvo is the only way to correctly diagnose and treat this disease.

Treatment

The treatment of Parvovirus is fairly straightforward and directed at supportive therapy. Replacing fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea is probably the single most important treatment. Intravenous administration of a balanced electrolyte solution is preferred, but in less severe cases, subcutaneous or oral fluids may be used. Antibiotic therapy is usually given to help control secondary bacterial infections. In cases of severe vomiting, drugs to slow the vomiting may also be used. After the intestinal symptoms begin to subside, a broad spectrum de-worming agent is often used. Restricting the food during periods of vomiting is also necessary. Undertaking the treatment of affected dogs and puppies without professional veterinary care is very difficult. Even with the best available care, the mortality of severely infected animals is high. Without the correct amount of properly balanced intravenous fluids, the chance of recovery in a severely stricken animal is very small.

Blake More Photos

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Gender: Male
Breed: Border Collie/Chow Mix
Age Range: Young - aged 1-3, puppy stage for most breeds, fun but needs lots of attention, training and reinforcement
Estimated Age: 1 year
Size: Medium (21-50lbs)
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Activity Level: Moderate - requires at least a daily 20 minute walk
House Trained: Undetermined
Leash Manners: I need some training and patience from you, so I can understand what I'm supposed to do
Grooming Requirements: I require regular professional grooming and bathing (every 6-8 weeks)

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Sociability with Dogs: Does fine with other dogs, could live with another dog or as the only dog
Sociability with Cats: Undetermined
General Personality: Outgoing and social - warms up quickly

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General Comments: Blake is a fluffy guy that makes him appear bigger than his 39 pounds! We are working on brushing out his coat as it was not in the best condition when we rescued him. He is happy to have all the attention though! Blake loves to snuggle with people but is also a happy, bouncy boy looking for things or people to play with.
Blake loves to go on walks to check out all the smells and is happy to greet anyone along the way. Our happy-go-lucky boy is friendly to all dogs and people. He rides well in a car and is good on the leash.

As mentioned and as you can see from his photos he will need regularly care of his flowing mane. Once brushed out he is even more handsome and happy to prance around sporting his new coif!

Blake is looking for a loving permanent home with regular exercise & grooming, snuggle time, maybe some general training classes and a comfy bed to sleep in. He has so much to offer in return! This loving guy is waiting.....

My Ideal Home looks like: Adult home only.

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Chip The Chihuahua

Chip

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Gender: Male

Breed: Chihuahua

Age Range: Adolescent - aged 4-6, out of puppy stage, playful and active

Estimated Age: 4 years

Size: Toy Breed (under 10 lbs)
Interested in Adopting Chip? Fill out an Adoption Application

Activity Level: Minimal - a 10-minute walk every other day should be fine
House Trained:
Leash Manners: I am easy to walk and pull very little
Grooming Requirements: I need regular brushing and the occasional bath
Sociability with Dogs: Does fine with other dogs, could live with another dog or as the only dog
Sociability with Cats:
General Personality: Outgoing and social - warms up quickly
General Comments: Our boy Chip is a young personable dog that makes even "big dog lovers" fall for him! He has a lot of personality, is outgoing, gets along great with other dogs, loves people, walks great on leash, rides well in the car and is just an overall good boy!!
Chip is short stout guy. We haven't heard him bark yet, although that could change. He loves his walks but is happy to be carried too. He is happy to sit for a treat or some petting. Chip is such a happy go lucky boy!! All these great things Chip has to offer and yet he is missing one key ingredient. A permanent loving home. Is that your home?
My Ideal Home looks like: Adult home only.
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