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On the third Saturday in September, Responsible Dog Ownership Day reminds pet owners to make a promise to your furever friend.

The observance encourages current and future pet owners to commit to being responsible for their loyal hound. Being responsible protects not only the dog but all those who may be affected by him, too. Dogs bring many benefits to our lives. Ensuring they remain healthy, happy, and safe is a vital part of our job as dog owners.

The pawsabilities for excellent pet care include:

Veterinary care

Training

Grooming

Exercise

Proper disposal of waste

Identifying household risks and dangers

Acceptable socialization

Registration according to local regulations

We need to be on the lookout for their well-being and the well-being of those around them. It may come as a surprise to many how much care dogs require. Keeping them healthy and safe includes many considerations. Their size, energy, medical care, temperament, and many other needs are the dog owner’s responsibility. Often, dogs bring unexpected expenses. We need to be prepared to make decisions regarding their care when illness or injury occurs, too.

Dog owners know how rewarding a canine companion can be. At the same time, a responsible dog owner knows they are accountable for their dog’s behavior and health. Those rewards require effort and genuine commitment. Share your tips and suggestions for those considering adding a dog to their family. Pose questions for others regarding how they maintain a canine relationship. Give a shout out to your vet, groomer or another service for helping you to be a responsible dog owner.

We have over 300 animals at our Rescue Centre all waiting for their responsible owner. If you tick all the boxes to be a responsible owner and you are prepared to commit yourself, for may be as long as 15 years, to the wellbeing of a dog please do come along to visit our Rescue Centre. They are open 7 days a week from 9am to 1pm.

For more information on responsible dog ownership, visit www.akc.org. Use #ResponsibleDogOwnershipDay to post on social media.

A reminder to you all that our Street Cat Neutering Scheme is up and running again. If you know of a street cat (or many street cats) in the Kyrenia area that need neutering and you would like us to help please contact our office on kartrnc@gmail.com or 0533 869 4098 for an appointment. The office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm. All we ask for is a small donantion of 80TL per cat towards the cost of the medication given to the cats (long lasting, slow release anti-biotic and a flea, tic and worming treatment)

Midge was dumped at our Rescue Centre during our first lockdown in March 2020. He was re-homed in June 2020 and we thought great, that’s Midge in his furever home. Phew!

A couple of weeks ago Elaine spotted, on the Altin Patiler page on Facebook, a photo that was so similar to Midge, the same markings and everything. She contacted Midge’s owners in case Midge had escaped and they were worried about him. They assured her Midge was fine and at home. A week later another photo of the Midge lookalike turned up but this time on one of the local vet’s Facebook page. He had been found in a terrible state covered in tics and fleas and in a shocking state. The photos are of Midge looking all dirty from living on the streets and his face all sore from the tics. Elaine contacted the vet and confirmed it was actually Midge. He had been out on the street since at least June 2021. He was taken back up to our Rescue Centre.

The people who found him, Honey and Al, had taken him to the vets and had fallen in love with him. So much so they wanted to take him back to Canada with them. He really had stolen their hearts and they re-named him Lucky. The travel requirements for Canada are not as stringent as other countries so Honey and Al re-booked their own flights back to Canada so they could all travel together.

This really is a happy ever after story but one that highlights that dogs (and cats) are a very big, long term commitment. A commitment that could be for 15 years or more. If you don’t have the time, space, funds or love for such a commitment you really do need to be asking if re-homing is for you.

Thank you Honey and Al for giving Midge/Lucky another chance of happiness.