Calvert Ways - Our specialty is Pet Supplies - a wide selection of necessities for your cat & dog, Bird-X Products to help get rid of bug, bird, & animal pests, Self Defense Products from pepper sprays and stun guns to tasers, Home Protection - alarms to surveillance, Cozy Heaters and much more.
Ask About Our Special Discount for Calvert Ways Pet Sitting customers. Call us to place your order - website will not calculate discount.
CAWL - Calvert Animal Welfare League - Is an ALL Volunteer, Non-Profit Rescue Group. Volunteers Are Needed! If your busy schedule does not allow for volunteer time, Donations are Always Needed and Appreciated. Please visit the CAWL website for more information. The Calvert Animal Adoption & Education Center is open every Friday - Sunday, from 11am - 3pm for Adoptions/Open House. 410 535-9300 Located at 1040 Theater Drive in Prince Frederick (across from the Maryland VEIP station).Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc. - A Non-Profit, Volunteer Organization - Drivers Needed In Calvert County, Maryland!!!! Can you spare just two hours, once a month to help deliver meals to a neighbor in need!! If you can, please call the Office on Aging at: 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing on the Jenny Rie - Come Aboard the beautiful classic 44 foot Jenny Rie for an exciting day of sportfishing on the Bay. The Jenny Rie is a fully equipped and insured charter boat, licensed to carry 6 passengers. Art Dawson is your Professional Captain and is fully licensed by the State of Maryland DNR (Department of Natural Resources) and the U.S. Coast Guard. If you want a great day of fishing or just cruising around the Chesapeake Bay, Call 410-610-2775 or visit www.Jennyrie.com
Pepper's Pet Pantry - has a wide variety of products to meet the needs of your pet and you! Visit the website and stop by the store located at 13858 Solomons Island Road, just north of the Calvert Marine Museum. If you're looking for something specific, just ask (410 326-4006), or stop by and browse Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm & Sat - Sun 11pm -5pm, you'll be glad you did.
SPOT ThriftShop - Southern Maryland Spay and Neuter, Inc is a non profit organization dedicated to ending the euthanasia of all healthy companions through low cost spay and neuter. We operate the Stop Pet Overpopulation Thrift shop (SPOT). We use the profits made through the sale of donated items to fund low cost spay and neuters. We provide individuals and local humane organizations with grants for low and no cost spay and neuter of companion animals. LOCATED AT: 4860 Saint Leonard Road - (formerly the St. Leonard Post Office) HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm DONATION HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pmSolomons Veterinary Medical Center - is a state-of-the-art hospital, allowing us to care for our clients with the latest technology available. We are extremely proud of this new hospital and welcome the opportunity to show it to anyone who is interested!
SuperBarket - offers a wide variety of Premium Natural and Holistic dry dog foods and is where we buy Garrett's Natural Balance. Also available is Evo, Innova, Nature's Variety, Solid Gold, Timberwolf Organics, Blue Buffalo, Canidae. Great prices and fast shipping from Herndon, VA.LINKS OF INTEREST
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Saturday, July 17, 2010 11:00 AM til 3:00 PM
Calvert Animal Welfare League is having their 2nd Annual Bark-B-Que and Meow Mixer at the center, located at 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd in Prince Frederick, MD (across from the Maryland VEIP station). Bring your pets! Activites include micro-chipping, dog washing and paw printing. Also, hot dogs and hamburgers, bake sale, vendors, raffle baskets, yard sale, adoptions, face painting and hamster races. Rain Date is Sunday July 18, 2010. For more information, call CAWL 410 535-9300.
PAWS Funds for Friends Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Please invite your friends, enemies, neighbors, near neighbors and relatives to eat at the Green Turtle in Prince Frederick on Tuesday, July 27. PAWS gets 10% of the take for the day. There will also be
50/50 raffle from noon-7 or 8
silent auction recieving sealed bids, noon-7 or 8
kitten adoptions if weather permits, 5-7.
For more information, call PAWS 410-326-1616Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Game
Thursday, August 12, 2010 7:05 PM Calvert Animal Welfare League is selling tickets for an upcoming game of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. The stadium is in Waldorf. Tickets are $13.00 each and CAWL will get $6.50 for each ticket sold. Enjoy the Blue Crabs game and help the puppies and kitties at the same time....it's a win-win. Take the whole family and have a ball! For more information, call CAWL 410 535-9300.
Calvert County Humane Society 8Th Annual Pet Day 5k
Saturday, September 18, 2010 Solomons Island 8:30 AM Online Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Pet Day 5K Run and Fun Walk. Please visit http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1867502 to register online. Online Registration will remain open until a week before the event. Rain or Shine: A timed 5K (3.1 miles) run and fun walk - all events with or without your dogs! Enjoy a mostly level course through scenic Solomons Island beginning at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. You will enjoy a beautiful view of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay for the duration of the walk/run. This event will be timed by the Chesapeake Bay Running Club. Help raise funds assisting in continuing mission to: Improve our community for animals and people by: sheltering and protecting animals from harm; placing them into caring, responsible environments; increasing awareness through humane education and community outreach; endeavoring to reduce animal overpopulation and to eliminate cruelty; serving as an advocate for animals by promoting humane standards; and enhancing the relationship between animals and people. For more information on this event, visit HSCC's Website.
Breakfast at Sniffany's
Saturday, September 25 at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Solomons Island Yacht ClubPlease join us for the 3rd Annual Breakfast at Sniffany's Brunch hosted by Maertens Fine Jewelry Store and the Solomons Island Yacht Club. This years event will be held at the Solomons Island Yacht Club from 10:00am-1:00pm 13342 HG Truman Road Solomons Island, MD -- next to the Pier Restaurant. Well behaved canines are welcome. No retractable leashes please. This fundraising event will support local animal rescue organizations in Southern Maryland. Please join us for a bountiful buffet of gourmet goodies, generously provided by Issac's Restaurant, delightful desserts, sparkling mimosas, and a doggie treat buffet. Tickets are $35.00 and 100 percent of the ticket price will be donated to the rescues that participate in this event. Place your bids for jewelry, paintings and art by local artists in our silent Angels Auction. You can purchase tickets in advance at Maertens or the day of the event. For more information or to reserve your seats, please call 410-394-3990.
Charles County Humane Society Annual Bark in the Park
Sunday, October 3, 2010 10:00 AM to 3 :00 PM More information will be posted when it becomes available or check their website.
2nd Annual That Dog-Gone Tiki Bar Family Pet Day
Sunday, October 10. 2010 The event held on October 11, 2009 to raise money for Calvert County's new spay/neuter/wellness pet clinic was a HUGE SUCCESS!!
Thanks to everyone that attended. The weather was picture perfect and all the attendees- both 2 and 4 legged- seemed to have a wonderful time.
Extra special thanks to the Tiki Bar owners, managers, employees and all the volunteers that helped make this a great event. There were many animal rescues, vendors, demonstrations by the Calvert K-9 Search and Rescue Team and agility demonstrations by Midnight's Dog training. We had a silent auction, raffles and pet contests, free food and all in all- it was a perfect day! You can check out the pictures at www.tikibarsolomons.com.
Mark 10/10/10 on your calendars for the second annual event!
Status update on the PAWS Calvert Well Pet Clinic: Many renovations have been completed, the site plan has been approved, and things are moving right along. Pepper's Pet Pantry will keep you informed on the progress. If you have questions or wish to donate to the clinic, please call (410) 326-1616. Please spay and neuter. The Pet Taxi still runs on Wednesdays. Call (410)586-1332 for appt.
ANNUAL PET WALK ANNOUNCEMENTIn June of this year, the Calvert animal Welfare League's (CAWL) Fundraising Committee big announcement is that CAWL's Pet Walk is no more. It has become increasingly difficult to find an appropriate venue that has the grounds that they need and the price they can afford.
FREE PET FOOD COUPON Exciting offer from California Natural, EVO and Innova dog and cat foods. If you go to https://www.naturaadvantage.com/, you can receive a coupon in the mail for a free 5 lb bag or $7.00 off a larger bag. The coupons are redeemable at Pepper's Pet Pantry. Please note that Peppers does not stock all the foods they offer the coupons for. If you have any questions about the foods they carry, call them on 410 326-4006 Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM
WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP
Whether you have the time to volunteer or the money to donate to animal organizations or not, here are a few quick things that every animal lover can do that are very quick and will not cost a penny but will help the less fortunate animals until they find their 'forever home'.
Click Here Once A Day and then Vote for your favorite rescue (if you don't have a preference, CAWL in Prince Frederick would greatly appreciate your help)
Click Here Once A Day and then click on the purple button to Give FREE FOOD to the SPCA
Sign your Food Lion MVP Card up for Shop & Share to your favorite organization and just have your card swiped every time you shop...it's that simple.To sign up your card, Click Here
Fresh Step Paw Points - Not only is Fresh Step a quality litter with excellent odor control, your purchase of Fresh Step litter could help CAWL earn valuable coupons and free items for homeless cats. Each litter purchase comes with up to 50 Paw Points. Please consider donating your Paw Points to CAWL. You can mail them in, drop them off at the center, or even send an e-mail with the Paw Points code.
Recycling - CAWL collects used printer ink cartridges and old cell phones for recycling at the center. Please, before you throw them in the trash, please bring them in to the center to help benefit the less fortunate animals until they find their forever homes!
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Blood Donor Dogs Needed The Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital (MASH) is in need of a few good dogs! We are looking for "owned" dogs, not those in rescue. The donors will be used as needed on an emergency basis, not more than once during a 4-5 week period. Following criteria must be met:
1. Healthy dog
2. 35lbs or more
3. 9 months to 7.5 years old
4. No history of serious disease
5. Can not be on medication
6. Must be maintained on heartworm preventative
7. Must be current on all vaccinations
8. Must be current on yearly veterinarian examsThere will be some type of compensation. We're just not sure what that will be yet. If you and your dog are interested, please contact Terry at CAWL 410 535-9300 to discuss further. Thanks!
Calvert Hospice - Pet Loss Group
Calvert Hospice recognizes the special needs of people who have lost a pet. Pets are beloved friends and companions and grieving their death is a very normal and natural part of life. All Calvert Hospice Bereavement Services are provided at no charge to the residents of Calvert County. For more information, contact Judi Fields the Community Outreach Coordinator at Calvert Hospice 238 Merrimac Ct. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-0892 or 301-855-1226
Amber Pet Alert
In the sad event that, for any reason, your pet gets lost or wonders off, there is an Amber Alert System for pets only. This is informational only, we have no affiliation with them or any personal experience but want you to have the option just in case. To check it out, go to AmberPetAlert.com
***If you know of an event or information that we do not have listed above that will benefit animals, please let us know and we will post it.
The following was sent to me by Irish Setter Rescue. (Posted 4/2/10) - Last night at agility class, a vet, who is a fellow agility student was telling us about a case she had this week. The dog ate a child's teddy bear and was very sick. When she opened the dog up to remove what she thought was an intestinal obstruction she found a huge gelatin type mess inside and the dogs intestines were black and the tissue dead. The dog will die no surgery can fix him up there was no living intestine left from stomach to colon.This was not an obstruction. .... so she called the manufacturer of the Teddy Bear on a quest to find out what the gel was and what killed the dog. Turns out the stuffing in children's toys contains ingredients for flame retardants and mite control! It is designed to be come a gel. It is highly toxic. Now you would think a child's toy would be safe because it is for children, but they don't expect a child to eat the stuffing of the toys... huummmm that seems a bit scary too. But we all know dogs demolish stuffed toys.
So do not give or buy your dog any children's stuffed animals... some people get them at goodwill etc. The vet will be posting a warning and story and I will send any other facts as needed and as I learn more. Maybe some children's toys do not have this ingredient, but better to be safe then sorry. So meanwhile, make sure all your dog toys are for dogs. Please pass this on... it is a horrible death she described and one that can be avoided.
Cocoa Mulch (Posted 4/2/10) - Over the weekend, the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.
Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's web site, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.
Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it." *Snopes site gives the following information:http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp *
Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells li ke chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.
Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.
Pet owners say anti-flea treatments caused harm (BY HUGH R. MORLEY 03/09/2010) - A wave of lawsuits filed by cat and dog owners who claim their pets were sickened or killed by anti-flea or tick medication is targeting five New Jersey companies that make or sell the treatment.
Secaucus-based Hartz Mountain Corp., Summit VetPharm LLC of Rutherford, Morristown-based Bayer Healthcare LLC, Merck & Co. Inc. of Whitehouse Station and Sanofi-Aventis Inc. of Bridgewater are named as defendants in suits filed over the last four months.
Five pet owners filed suit against Hartz Mountain and Summit VetPharm last week in U.S. District Court in Newark, alleging that their flea or tick treatments contained Pyrethrin, or a synthetic version of the chemical Pyrethroids, which are "known to poison animals."
Both companies are owned by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the New York-based subsidiary of a Japanese trading and investment company, the suit says.
The suit accuses the companies of negligence, violating New Jersey's consumer fraud law and liability for creating an "unreasonably dangerous product." The products named include Hartz Ultra Guard flea and tick drops and Summit VetPharm's Vectra 3d.
A Hartz spokeswoman said, "Hartz has not been officially served with this suit, and it is company policy not to comment on litigation." A spokeswoman for Sumitomo did not respond to a request for comment.
Also named as a defendant is Sergeant's Pet Care Products Inc. of Nebraska, which makes flea and tick products.
The suits contain detailed descriptions of how animals treated with flea and tick drops were allegedly sickened or died.
Rich Parsons of California said he worried he might be carrying fleas when he returned from helping reconstruct parts of the Mississippi Gulf after Hurricane Katrina, and that he might infect his Scottish terrier, Duffy. So Parsons treated his dog with Hartz flea and tick drops, the suits says.
"Duffy tragically died at the veterinarian's facility three days later," the suit says. It adds that the veterinarian said the death was due to a "reaction to the insecticide."
The suit says Parsons contacted Hartz, which reviewed the case and denied any responsibility, saying that the dog's death was due to "underlying health problems."
Parsons and other plaintiffs want the court to order a recall of the flea and tick products and to award them compensation for damages.
The Parsons suit says that "in 2008 alone, there were approximately 48,000 reports of adverse events from the spot-on or squeeze-on products including pyrethrins, Permethrin or other pyrethroids."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates the products, has seen a "sharp increase in adverse consequences" from them, the suit says. It cites an EPA advisory released last May, updated in January, stating that although many people use the products without harming their pets, owners should "take precautions" when using them.
"Adverse reactions reported range from mild effects such as skin irritation to more serious effects such as seizures, and in some cases, death of the pet," the advisory said.
Michael S. Green, an East Brunswick, N.J., attorney whose firm has filed four flea and tick suits, said they were prompted in part by the high number of complaints to the EPA.
Green, whose firm specializes in class-action suits, said the medication, usually in drop form, is generally put on the dog's shoulder blades so the animal can't lick it but it is absorbed into the skin.
"It's supposed to be attacking the nervous system of the insects," he said. "But clearly it also in some way is causing adverse effects on the nervous system of the dogs as well."
The suit follows two similar suits against Hartz filed in Arizona and New Jersey. One states that Hartz, with 1,600 employees, holds a 50 percent share "of the retail sales channel" and makes 20 percent of such products sold.
Summit VetPharm also faces similar allegations in a second suit filed in New Jersey.
Bayer Healthcare, which makes K9 Advantix flea and tick control medication, also faces at least one suit. So does Merial Ltd. of Georgia, a joint venture of Merck and Sanofi-Aventis, which are also named as defendants in the suit.
Most of the suits seek class-action status.
Natasha Joseph, a spokeswoman for Merial, declined to comment on the suit but said the company has confidence in its product.
"Our adverse events have been very low since the product was introduced," she said.
Sergeant's Pet Care Products and Bayer did not return requests for comment.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 11, 2010 – Nature’s Variety Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall - Nature’s Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of their Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only products affected are limited to chicken medallions, patties, and chubs with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10. No other Nature’s Variety products are affected.
The affected products are limited to the Nature’s Variety Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet packaged in the following forms:
- 3 lb chicken medallions (UPC# 7 69949 60130 2) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
- 6 lb chicken patties (UPC# 7 69949 60120 3) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
- 2 lb chicken chubs (UPC# 7 69949 60121 0) with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10
The “Best If Used By” date is located on the back of the package above the safe handling instructions. The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States, and in limited distribution in Canada.
If you are a consumer and have purchased one of the affected products, please return the unopened product to your retailer for a full refund or replacement. If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. Then, bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.
Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential problem after receiving a consumer complaint. Subsequent testing indicated that the lot code related to the consumer complaint tested negative for Salmonella. However, additional subsequent testing found the "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 to be contaminated with Salmonella.
No pet or human illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this lot code.
Reed Howlett, Nature’s Variety CEO, stated, "Because pet health and safety are our top priority, Nature’s Variety takes every step necessary to ensure the quality and safety of our products. In addition to our industry best manufacturing practices, and in an abundance of caution, all Nature’s Variety raw frozen products now will undergo a ‘test and hold’ period before being released for sale."
Salmonella can affect both humans and animals. Even though no illnesses have been reported, consumers should follow the Safe Handling Guidelines published on the Nature’s Variety package when disposing of the affected product. People handling raw frozen pet foods may become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not followed the safe handling guidelines set forth by the company.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, or fever. Although rare, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments including arterial infections, endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, or urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with the affected product should contact their health care provider.
Pets with Salmonella infections may become lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, or vomiting. Some pets may experience only a decreased appetite, fever, or abdominal pain. Infected, but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed any of the affected products and is experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
Consumers with additional questions can call our dedicated Customer Care line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-374-3142. Or, consumers can email Nature’s Variety directly by visiting naturesvariety.com.
Preliminary Animal Health Notification Posted: December 19, 2008 caution to consumers of a potential association between the development of illness in dogs and the consumption of chicken jerky products also described as chicken tenders, strips or treats.. For more detailed information, visit the FDA's website.
Four Paws Rough & Rugged® Pimple Ball with Bell Posted: Friday, August 29, 2008 Pet Toys Recalled After Dog Injury. For more detailed information, visit the manufacturers website.
Mars Petcare US Issues Voluntary Recall of Everson, PA Plant Dry Pet Food Product due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Franklin, Tennessee (September 12, 2008)—Today, Mars Petcare US announced a voluntary recall of products manufactured at its Everson, Pennsylvania facility. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella serotype Schwarzengrund. This voluntary recall only affects the United States. For Recalled Food and more information, visit http://www.petcare.mars.com/
Pet Food Settlement if your pet was poisoned and died or recovered from food purchased after March 16, 2007, click here.
If you have any information regarding possible hazards to pets, Please let us know and we will post the information.
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