Can Peanut Butter REALLY Be Deadly for Dogs?? The Answer is YES, If It Contain's Xylitol.......

Is peanut butter REALLY deadly for dogs??

The answer could be YES, if it contains Xlitol, a sugar substitute commonly used in sugar free gums, candy,

and now peanut butter!!!

Be sure to check the ingredients of your peanut butter and encourage children to keep sugar free chewing gum or candy out of the reach of your pets!!

 

For more information, check out this post...........

 

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp

ANNOUNCING Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers 2016 Valentine's Day Flowers and Treats Opportunity!!!

 

VALENTINE'S DAY FUNDRAISER

Buy Flowers and Treats

for your Sweetheart

and help us purchase

02 FUR LIFE

Animal Resuscitation Kits

for the

Lebanon Fire and EMS Vehicles

 

Taking Orders through 2/10/16 at 5 pm

by calling or messaging Deborah
at Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers

at 207-608-7715

 

1 Dozen Valentines Day Carnations
professionally arranged in a vase
$40.00

 1/2 Dozen Long Stem Red Roses
professionally arranged in a vase
$50.00

1 Valentine's Day Mixed Floral Arrangement
Mixed Flowers in a Valentine's Day Container
$60.00

 

 

1 Dozen Long Stem Red Roses

professionally arranged in a vase

$80.00

 

 

You can add homemade treats to your order!!

 

Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears

in Valentine's colored milk chocolate

$8.00

 

Chocolate Covered Bacon

6 pieces in milk chocolate or dark chocolate

$15.00

 

Whoopie Pies 

Coffee, Rasperry, Peanut Butter or Classic Vanilla

1 for $3.00

6 for $15.00

 

All prices include delivery within Lebanon, Maine on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2016.
Pick up can also be arranged

Your personal message on a floral card.

All orders must be prepaid using PayPal, using the e mail
lebanontruthseekers@hotmail.com
Cash (just call or text in your order and make arrangements)
Special Requests Can Also Be Quoted Separately

 

~~THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS~~

 

~~Lee's Floral Garden of Lebanon, Maine~~

 

AND

 

~~Happy Pappy's Country Store, Rochester~~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February Fundraiser Planned for Purchase of Animal Resuscitation Kits for Lebanon Fire and EMS Vehicles.

We've identified our next Lebanon fundraiser!!!!

 

 

 

We've talked to Chief Daniel Meehan and Captain Natasha Kinney of the Lebanon Fire and EMS regarding Animal Rescue capabilities in Lebanon.

The question was, do they have the Animal Resuscitation Kits on board our Lebanon Ambulances or Fire Vehicles?

Timing is EVERYTHING.........

Chief Meehan tells us that Lebanon Fire and EMS are in the middle of putting together a Animal Rescue Course, and that his team is interested in learning more!!

Our pets are our family members too!!!

We're going to be taking orders over the next month for homemade chocolates and flowers for Valentines Day!!!

Watch for more coming SOON!!!

The proceeds will be used to purchase

Animal Resuscitation Kits for the Lebanon Fire and EMS.

CHECK them out HERE:

http://www.petoxygenmasks.org/

Town of Lebanon Issues Reminder that 2016 Dog Licenses are Past Due. Renew by February 1 to Avoid Fine.

Dear Dog Owner/Keeper,
         Please accept this reminder notifying you that all Dog Licenses expired on December 31st. All licenses must be renewed before February 1st to avoid a $25.00 late fee per dog.

The fee for neutered/spayed dogs is $6.00

and for non-neutered/non-spayed dogs is $11.00.

If you are no longer a dog owner/keeper please contact the Town Office at (207) 457-6082 x103.
Thank you - Town Clerk's Office

Holiday Pet Safety Tips -- Holiday Safety Tips from Maine's State Veterinarian and Animal Welfare Services Director.

12/23/2015 02:28 PM EST

 AUGUSTA - The holiday season is an exciting, active time for Maine families. The same is true for household pets. To avoid spending stressful time with your veterinarian, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's State Veterinarian and Director of Animal Welfare are urging Mainers to consider some helpful pet safety tips.

"Healthy pets make happy owners. We want all Mainers and their pets to have a positive experience this holiday season," said Maine State Veterinarian, Dr. Michele Walsh. "A little bit of forethought can go a long way toward avoiding stressful, expensive, possibly fatal trips to a veterinarian. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and other organizations offer tips on how to help ensure that your pets make it through the holidays safely."

 

 In addition to current pets, families often consider obtaining a new pet during the holiday season. Animal Welfare Director Liam Hughes recommends doing some basic research ahead of time, considering that pets require a long-term commitment.

 

 "Pets owners need to be ready for a long-term emotional and financial commitment," said Hughes. "Before adopting or purchasing a new pet, people should consider a number of things, including: does my/our lifestyle allow time for a pet; what type of pet; and what are the costs associated with a pet? If you are looking for a pet in Maine, only look for animal shelters, pet stores, or breeders that are licensed by the state. Don't buy animals on the side of the road, or in a parking lot and beware of online sales because you might not get what was advertised."

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) website (https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/holidays.aspx) offers the following Holiday Pet Safety tips:

**Food**

 

 Keep people food away from pets. If you want to share holiday treats with your pets, make or buy treats formulated just for them. The following people foods are especially hazardous for pets:

- Chocolate is an essential part of the holidays for many people, but it is toxic to dogs and cats. Although the toxicity can vary based on the type of chocolate, the size of your pet, and the amount they ate, it's safer to consider all chocolate off limits for pets. - Other sweets and baked goods also should be kept out of reach. Not only are they often too rich for pets; an artificial sweetener often found in baked goods, candy and chewing gum, xylitol, has been linked to liver failure and death in dogs. - Turkey and turkey skin - sometimes even in small amounts - can cause a life-threatening condition in pets known as pancreatitis. - Table scraps - including gravy and meat fat -also should be kept away from pets. Many foods that are healthy for people are poisonous to pets, including onions, raisins and grapes. During the holidays, when our own diets tend toward extra-rich foods, table scraps can be especially fattening and hard for animals to digest and can cause pancreatitis. - Yeast dough can cause problems for pets, including painful gas and potentially dangerous bloating.

Quick action can save lives. If you believe your pet has been poisoned or eaten something it shouldn't have, call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency clinic immediately. You may also want to call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline: 1-888-426-4435. Signs of pet distress include: sudden changes in behavior, depression, pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.

**Decorating**

 

 

Greenery, lights and Christmas trees can make the holidays festive, but they also pose risky temptations for our pets.

 

 -Christmas trees can tip over if pets climb on them or try to play with the lights and ornaments. Consider tying your tree to the ceiling or a doorframe using fishing line to secure it. - Ornaments can cause hazards for pets. Broken ornaments can cause injuries, and ingested ornaments can cause intestinal blockage or even toxicity. Keep any homemade ornaments, particularly those made from salt-dough or other food-based materials, out of reach of pets. -Tinsel and other holiday decorations also can be tempting for pets to eat. Consuming them can cause intestinal blockages, sometimes requiring surgery. Breakable ornaments or decorations can cause injuries. -Flowers and festive plants can result in an emergency veterinary visit if your pet gets hold of them. Amaryllis, mistletoe, balsam, pine, cedar, and holly are among the common holiday plants that can be dangerous and even poisonous to pets who decide to eat them. Poinsettias can be troublesome as well. The ASPCA offers lists of plants that are toxic to dogs and cats. -Candles are attractive to pets as well as people. Never leave a pet alone in an area with a lit candle; it could result in a fire. -Potpourris should be kept out of reach of inquisitive pets. Liquid potpourris pose risks because they contain essential oils and cationic detergents that can severely damage your pet's mouth, eyes and skin. Solid potpourris could cause problems if eaten.

 **Hosting Parties and Visitors**

 Visitors can upset pets, as can the noise and excitement of holiday parties. Even pets that aren't normally shy may become nervous in the hubbub that can accompany a holiday gathering. The following tips will reduce emotional stress on your pet and protect your guests from possible injury.

-All pets should have access to a comfortable, quiet place inside if they want to retreat. Make sure your pet has a room or crate somewhere away from the commotion, where your guests won't follow, that it can go to anytime it wants to get away. - Inform your guests ahead of time that you have pets or if other guests may be bringing pets to your house. Guests with allergies or compromised immune systems (due to pregnancy, disease, or medications/ treatments that suppress the immune system) need to be aware of the pets (especially exotic pets) in your home so they can take any needed precautions to protect themselves. - Guests with pets? If guests ask to bring their own pets and you don't know how the pets will get along, you should either politely decline their request or plan to spend some time acclimating the pets to each other, supervising their interactions, monitoring for signs of a problem, and taking action to avoid injuries to pets or people. - Pets that are nervous around visitors should be put it in another room or a crate with a favorite toy. If your pet is particularly upset by houseguests, talk to your veterinarian about possible solutions to this common problem. - Exotic pets make some people uncomfortable and may themselves be more easily stressed by gatherings. Keep exotic pets safely away from the hubbub of the holidays. - Watch the exits. Even if your pets are comfortable around guests, make sure you watch them closely, especially when people are entering or leaving your home. While you're welcoming hungry guests and collecting coats, a four-legged family member may make a break for it out the door and become lost. - Identification tags and microchips reunite families. Make sure your pet has proper identification with your current contact information - particularly a microchip with up-to-date, registered information. That way, if they do sneak out, they're more likely to be returned to you. If your pet isn't already microchipped, talk to your veterinarian about the benefits of this simple procedure. - Clear the food from your table, counters and serving areas when you are done using them - and make sure the trash gets put where your pet can't reach it. A turkey or chicken carcass or other large quantities of meat sitting out on the carving table, or left in a trash container that is easily opened, could be deadly to your family pet. Dispose of carcasses and bones - and anything used to wrap or tie the meat, such as strings, bags and packaging - in a covered, tightly secured trash bag placed in a closed trash container outdoors (or behind a closed, locked door). - Trash also should be cleared away where pets can't reach it - especially sparkly ribbon and other packaging or decorative items that could be tempting for your pet to play with or consume.

**When You Leave the House**

- Unplug decorations while you're not around. Cats, dogs and other pets are often tempted to chew electrical cords. - Take out the trash to make sure your pets can't get to it, especially if it contains any food or food scraps.

**Ways that you can support the

Maine Animal Welfare Program can be found at:**
http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_welfare/index.shtml

 

 

 

For more information about the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, go to: http://www.maine.gov/dacf

 

 

Dog Licensing Due by January 31, 2016...Online Options Available

Online Dog Licensing Now Available

All license renewals must be completed by January 31, 2016

AUGUSTA, Maine – December 10, 2015 – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Animal Welfare Program would like to remind citizens that all dog licenses need to be renewed by January 31, 2016. In order to streamline the licensing process, the agency offers an online service to complete this transaction. Online Dog Licensing (www.maine.gov/online/dog_license/) was created in partnership with InforME, the state’s eGovernment service provider, and currently has over 110 participating municipalities. The service provides citizens in these municipalities with the opportunity to purchase new licenses and file renewals. 

The online service is available to the public each year between October 15 and January 31. During this time, an individual can request a new license for their dog or renew an existing license with their municipality. In order to complete the licensing process, customers will need to supply veterinarian and vaccination information. If a customer is renewing an existing license, they will also need to enter their dog’s current tag number.

Funds received through the dog licensing program are used to support numerous good causes throughout Maine, such as: 

• Investigation of animal cruelty complaints and enforcement of animal welfare laws
• Compliance with rabies vaccination of dogs
• Care for sick and injured stray animals
• Return of lost dogs to their owners

Online Dog Licensing is just one of the many local government services now available through Maine.gov. For more information about this service, contact the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry at 207-287-3846 or by email at animal.welfare@maine.gov.

LEBANON TRUTH SEEKERS: Feline Fix It Wagon to be at Pet Paradise -Tuesday September 22nd.

TUESDAY-SEPTEMBER 22nd..the Feline Fix It Wagon will be at Pet Paradise in the Lilac Mall, Rochester.The Feline Fix It Wagon is a LOW COST Mobile Spay and Neuter Program.
The cat package includes a brief exam, spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, {cats over 12 Weeks of age} Capstar flea pill nail trim and ear cleaning.

Cost: Females-$75      Males- $60

You MUST call and make an appointment in advance..The number to call is

 603-447-1373.

They will also be at Pet Paradise on October 27th.

The Rozzie May Animal; Alliance Feline Fix It Wagon is designed specifically for cats.

Visit their Web site at www.rozziemay.org

Help reduce the number of cats and kittens which flood our local shelters.  Be a responsible pet owner and have your kittens and adult cats spayed and neutered,