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Music to Soothe SPCA Hounds  |
September 2011
SPCA Tampa Bay is working to provide a less stressful environment for our shelter animals. A recently installed sound system is broadcasting soothing music throughout the kennels in an effort to help the animals relax.
Research has shown that noise pollution can be stressful to animals and humans alike. The uproar of a kennel of barking dogs can result in over-stimulated and stressed dogs. Like us, dogs can be comforted by being exposed to soft, slow music. Studies show that dogs respond to different types of music with increased or decreased heart rates, brain waves and breathing patterns. Simpler sounds bring about a more relaxed state, in both dogs and people. The music chosen for the kennel is based on the science of psychoacoustics and is designed to aid in comforting dogs who may be stressed.
Stop and Listen the next time you’re in the Largo facility.
More Renovations to Come for Dogs & Cats!
Contact Gretchen Gallagher for information
727-581-3249
Gretchen@spcatampabay.org
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Lindsey Palm Wins the
Violet Richardson Award
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The Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award |
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Soroptimist is concerned with the special challenges facing today’s girls and young women. The organization launched the Violet Richardson Award program in 2000 as a way to recognize girls for their volunteer service to their communities. The program honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 whose volunteer efforts include: helping other disadvantaged girls; fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty.
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WIN THIS CAT TREE!
Cat Adoption Volunteers!!
Adopt the most cats & kittens from
12/9 to 12/31 and this cat tree is yours!
(Tree is on display in the Pet Boutique)
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FELINE ADOPTERS NEEDED
SPCA Tampa Bay bursting at the seams with cats! |
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Largo, FL (December 8, 2011) — SPCA Tampa Bay is bringing back its free adult cat (1-year+) adoption special this holiday season. (Adopters pay only a $10 microchip fee.) Kittens are adopt-one-get-one for the regular $45 fee.
Typically by December there are fewer felines awaiting new homes at the shelter. Kitten season has expanded this year due to warmer weather. Changing economic factors have left more owners with fewer options. Whatever the reasons, more than 150 cats and kittens are seeking a second chance at life.
“Our shelter is now the only facility in Pinellas that admits all owned felines, regardless of health or temperament, without charging an admission fee,” commented Martha Boden, SPCA CEO. “We are asking the public to help by adopting and we’re asking people who need to give up their cats to consider waiting until we have more room.”
This adoption value includes vaccinations (including rabies), spaying or neutering, 30-day free pet insurance, and a free Cat Talk Class, a crash course in frisky feline behavior. Adoption specials are good through 2011.
Preview adoptables online at
www.SPCATampaBay.org
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Congratulations to
Phyllis Combs
for most weight lost in August |
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This is a promotion for people who adopt a cat and a contest for feline volunteers.
Someone interested in adopting a cat can reduce the adoption fee by an amount equal to the weight of that cat.
The regular adoption fee for a cat is $35 minus the cat's weight = the adopt fee paid
Volunteers track the weight of the cats who get adopted. The volunteer who helps adopt cats with the most cumulative weight per month will be the "Winner of the Month."
This contest continues through October. There are winners each month and a grand prize winner overall.
Good Luck to all of you. |
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The SPCA
Tampa Bay has a new Director of Veterinary Services!
We are very excited to have Dr. Lopez join the SPCA
Team. |
Rizal Lopez, DVM |
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Dr.
Lopez is a 1999 graduate of the UC Davis School of
Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduating he entered
private practice in the San Francisco region for
several years. During that time he served on the
Alameda County Veterinary Medical Association Board
of Directors, and was a representative to the
California State Veterinary Association. In 2003, he
was asked to serve on the admissions board for UC
Davis. |
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In 2004,
Dr. Lopez moved to Austin, TX, where he was chief of
staff for a small animal hospital. |
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In 2008,
Dr. Lopez moved to the Tampa area, where he has
practiced at a small animal hospital until he
accepted the position as Director of Veterinary
Services for Tampa Bay SPCA |
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Prior to
entering veterinary medicine, Dr. Lopez was in the
US Navy, serving as a nuclear engineer on
submarines. |
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In his
off time, Dr. Lopez enjoys the company of his many
pets, which include dogs, cats, birds, and snakes.
He also enjoys playing the guitar, and the many
wonderful beaches Florida has to offer. |
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