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Max, a two year old Border Collie is one of the many dogs that were abandoned over the festive period
It happens every year, but it never gets easier on the emotions. Everyone who reads The Dog Files knows not to do this. Maybe we need to get the message out stronger to the rest who don’t know this or just don’t care. What do you think? Let’s be constructive in the comments. How do we get through?
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By Ryan Kisiel for Mail Online
Looking into his sheepish eyes it’s hard to imagine why anyone wouldn’t want him after Christmas.
But this seven-week-old Dachshund puppy is just one of thousands of pets who have been abandoned by their owners after the festive period.
Held by Kennel assistant Maxine Elson, he is waiting along with dozens of his canine friends for a new owner at the Cheshire Dogs Home in Warrington.
Record numbers of pets have been handed over to kennels and local councils this December.
It comes as animal charities say fewer people are adopting cats and dogs this year because of the recession – leaving them with little space to take on more strays.
The recent surge of abandoned pets is being put down to people changing their minds about keeping their Christmas presents when they realise the cost involved.
Manchester Dogs Home took in 108 dogs in December, while in Worcestershire, 60 cats and 35 dogs were abandoned across the county during the same period.
The RSPCA received across the south-west of England 22 dogs and 11 cats on Christmas Day alone.
Animal charity PDSA, which helps families struggling to pay their veterinary bills, said it has seen a sharp rise in the number of people needing their help and animals abandoned.
PDSA spokesman Deryck Wilson said: ‘We’ve seen a real surge in the number of people needing help or who are unable to keep their pet financially.
‘As incomes have fallen, families have had to make tough decisions and pets have lost out. But there is help out there and they don’t have to abandon these animals.’
I just got word from the North Pole that Santa has the H1N1 virus and won’t be working this Christmas Eve.
But don’t worry, Max & Remy have volunteered to take his place. Rest assured, your presents will be delivered.
Unless, they are chicken or beef flavored.
Or squeak.
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If you’ve got pets, chances are you’ll want to include them in your family’s celebrations this Christmas.
In your head you’ve probably imagined the dog looking cute in antlers, behaving impeccably around your guests – possibly even handing round canapés from a tray on his back.
Sadly, in reality, Fido’s so wound up with all the excitement that he’s torn down the Christmas tree, choked on a turkey bone (and yes, many pet insurance policies will cover injuries caused by a pet even if it is suffering from festive over excitement!) and thrown up all over Granddad’s new slippers before the double episode of EastEnders has even begun.
But there is a way pet owners can enjoy a stress-free Christmas (and no, it’s not by sending them to kennels and “forgetting” to pick them up until the New Year). Follow our handy guide to make sure your furry friends have a happy Yuletide too.
1. Stick to their routine
Although you may be busy opening presents or cooking the turkey, make sure your pet sticks to the same routine. Get someone to feed the cat at its usual time, and don’t forget to give the dog his normal walks – it’ll give you a chance to get some fresh air, too.
2. Keep them calm
If you’re having a party, make sure there’s a quiet place available for your pet to relax in, well away from the mad auntie who insists on cuddling the cat after she’s had one too many sherries. If you have a dog, it’s a good idea to keep him contained there before everyone arrives. Then when he’s calm, you can release him to meet your guests – this should stop him jumping up and frightening any young children.
3. Don’t let them indulge
Although your dog and cat may have their “starving animal” look down to such an art it’s as if they’ve studied at the Italia Conti school for talented pets, avoid giving them table scraps at Christmas no matter how much they beg. Food at this time of year can be a lot richer than they’re used to and things like poultry skin, rich sauces and gravy can all cause vomiting, diarrhoea or, in severe cases, inflammation of the pancreas. Turkey and chicken bones are particularly brittle and can splinter, lodging in your pet’s mouth, throat or intestines. Make sure your pet stays away from alcohol, chocolate and nuts too or you’ll have a much bigger clean-up operation on your hands than just the normal mountain of washing-up.
4. Watch the decorations
Make sure you think about your pet while you’re decking the halls. Cats love playing with shiny baubles, so put them out of reach of curious paws. Secure your tree to the wall to stop it from falling and squashing your pet cat. Pine needles can irritate animals’ mouths, so hoover them up regularly. And make sure your dog can’t get to any of your Christmas plants. Mistletoe, ivy, holly, poinsettia and even pot pourri can make them throw up faster than you can turn over the telly when The Sound Of Music comes on.
5. Include them
The Blue Cross is encouraging pet owners to include their furry friend in all the Christmas festivities. The charity suggests you give your cat a box filled with ripped up wrapping paper and a couple of hidden treats to keep it entertained. Or, if you have a dog, train them to do a trick to show everyone on Christmas day. While you’re in the training mood, it may be a good time to reinforce the “leave it” or “drop it” command so you’ll be able to rescue that chocolate liqueur from your dog’s jaws, before he actually swallows it.
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Feeding dogs human food at Christmas can seriously damage their health, leading canine charity the Dogs Trust has warned.
Speaking at the launch of the Doggy Christmas Menu, a veterinary-approved list of foods safe for consumption by the animals, Dogs Trust veterinary director Chris Laurence said feeding dogs with turkey bones, grapes, mince pies, Christmas puddings, cheese and alcohol could lead to poisoning or even death.
“As a vet I have seen some terrible examples of dog poisoning over the Christmas period,” he said.
“In many cases the owner was totally unaware of the hidden dangers and was simply intending to be kind.”
Aimee Best’s dog Freda, a five-year-old Labrador and Staffi cross, learned her lesson the hard way and had to have her stomach pumped after eating a chocolate bar left under the Christmas tree.
“Christmas 2008 was a nightmare for us,” Aimee explained.
“Freda devoured a whole bar of chocolate before being rushed to the vet for emergency treatment.”
The Dog’s Trust hope its new menu, which includes canine-friendly dishes like mutt nog, cranberry and turkey gobble gobble and doggy mince pies, can make such incidents a thing of the past.
The charity has enlisted the help of TV actor and dog lover Jeremy Edwards for the campaign, whose dog Molly loved the options on offer.
“Molly has certainly given her paw of approval to this risk-free Christmas treat,” he said.
“Despite being a fussy eater, she particularly adored the doggy mince pies – she devoured them in 30 seconds flat.”
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, with 18 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland. It cares for more than 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs every year.
The charity is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.
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