Petfinder.com Foundation furnishes funds to protect shelter dogs from canine flu.
TUCSON, April 13, 2011 – Homeless Pets Foundation, Marietta, now has help in protecting dogs against canine influenza virus (CIV), a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog, especially those in close proximity. The shelter received a grant for the vaccines as part of a Petfinder.com Foundation program to build community immunity against this respiratory infection. The foundation partnered with Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, a global animal health company and makers of the NOBIVAC(r) Canine Flu H3N8 vaccine, to fund the grant.
Because CIV is relatively new, most dogs have not built up immunity to the disease. Dogs can get the disease by being exposed to those that have it, as well as playing with toys or drinking from bowls used by other dogs. People can also unwittingly spread the germ if they come in contact with infected dogs.
Dr. Phil Good, owner of Town & Country Veterinary Clinic, received his Bachelor of Science with highest honors in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2006. Phil finally came to his senses, realizing he’d much rather work with animals than in a chemical plant. Dr. Good obtained his doctorate in veterinary medicine from UGA in 2011.
Dr. Good had a great visit with the children at East Fannin Elementary School. Check out the article about his visit below. http://fanninfocusnewspaper.com/community/homeless-pet-club-started-at-efes/
The Homeless Pets Foundation is proud to announce that “Thanks Bobby!” has made a donation of $4,084.06!!! This donation has saved the lives of 50 dogs or cats that we’ll be able to place in homes! Dr. Good would like to thank Thanks Bobby founder Scott Munn, every fan who bought a Thanks Bobby t-shirt,…
On 12/15/16, The Walker School brought us a bunch of supplies that they had collected for our dogs and cats. Thank you so much for thinking of us and collecting supplies for us!
