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.
The Weather Channel has been very supportive with the Homeless Pets Foundation and displaced animals all over the nation. Listed below are all the features from the Homeless Pets Foundation on The Weather Channel:
This Saturday our adoptable cats will be at Half Price Books on Johnson Ferry Rd from 12-4pm. They have offered a 10% discount to anyone who donates $1 or more to HPF. Come on over, pet some kitties, donate, and stock up and/or do some holiday shopping with that 10% discount.
A huge thank you to Alex Verdi for choosing to collect supplies for us for his Eagle Scout project. We are grateful for the towels, blankets, cat carriers, and cleaning supplies.
WSBTV recently broke story about spay/neuter in Georgia tied to auto license plate sales. They reached out to Dr. Good to get his advice on how to make the program better than it is now. The Homeless Pets Foundation actively promotes spay/neuter of all pets in Georgia. It will improve the disposition and temperament of…
