Beautiful Joe, as he has been named by our staff, is a 4 month old pit bull puppy who has stolen our hearts. It may not look like it, but Joe is looking good and on the road to recovery.
Joe was found as a stray by one of our cruelty officers. He suffered from a severe case of Demodectic mange. Different from Sarcoptic mange, Demodectic mange is not contagious. All dogs can have demodectic mites, but the mites only cause disease when an abnormal immune system allows their numbers to get out of control.
Joe was covered head to toe in sores and his skin was itchy, inflamed and infected. He was listless and in extreme discomfort. Until he came into our care, he suffered in silence with no one to make the pain and itch go away. Joe yearned for human contact, but being touched was very painful.
We did not know if we could save Joe, but we were sure going to try. Our veterinarian immediately administered medications and medicated baths to kill the mites, in addition to antibiotics to prevent secondary infections.
After a week of treatment, you could tell Joe was feeling better. Today, after 4 weeks of treatment, his sores have mostly disappeared and the mites are gone. His hair is starting to grow in, and we can almost imagine the beautiful coat he will have to match his bright blue eyes. Most importantly, Joe is acting like a 4 month old puppy should – happy and playful. He scoots around the office after toys, delights in his chewies, and is so happy for the attention he gets from staff and volunteers, including a good scratch!
Beautiful Joe still has a long recovery ahead. He will likely require several months of treatment. In the meantime, he'll be safe, comfortable and showered with attention. We'll keep you posted of his progress.
If you would like to help with Joe's recovery, as well as other animals like Joe that have special medical needs, please consider donating today.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 02:10
SPRING THAW FOR PAWS Presented by the Blue Hen Parrothead Club to benefit the Delaware SPCA
March 31, 2012, 7-11 pm Delaware Veterans Post #1 2535 Veterans Drive Wilmington, Delaware
Say goodbye to Old Man Winter with this Caribbean inspired party to benefit the animals of the Delaware SPCA. Tickets include a scrumptious dinner, live band and cash bar serving up tropical beverages. Dance the night away to the sounds of Jimmy and the Parrots, a popular beach music band, and bid on great items in the silent auction. Come casual or wear your best beachwear!
$40 per ticket or 2 for $75. Buy your ticket by February 15 and be entered into a drawing for a $75 gift card for Harry’s Seafood Grill!
To purchase tickets, make your check payable to “BHPHC” and mail to: Spring Thaw for Paws, c/o Blue Hen Parrothead Club, PO Box 38, Hockessin, DE 19707. You will be mailed a ticket for admission.
During the month of February only, Delaware SPCA's "Beat the Heat" campaign will provide $20 spays for female cats to prevent unwanted litters from being born in the spring.
This special offer is for owned female cats only (not feral), with a limit of 2 cats per household.
This offer is valid at both clinic locations: Newark and Georgetown
Space is limited to the first 125 appointments at each location.
Rabies vaccination will be included at no charge, if needed
Call (302) 998-2281 Newark, or (302) 856-6361 Georgetown to schedule your appointment.
You must Mention "Beat the Heat" when booking your appointment.
If you are a Delaware resident and currently receiving financial assistance such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, WIC, Social Security Disability and other programs, you may qualify for the Delaware Department of Agriculture's Spay/Neuter Program under which pets can be neutered for $20. Please contact us to discuss.
This grant was made possible by PetSmart Charities® who created the "Beat The Heat" campaign as part of a national campaign to get an additional 10,000 pets sterilized across the nation this year.
The Third Annual Tails and Trails Dog Walk is set for Sunday, May 20th at Lums Pond State Park in Bear from 11 am to 3 pm.
We are excited to bring this popular event back to Lums Pond and hope to attract even more participants, raising critical funds to help homeless and abused animals.
The event will feature a scenic 1.5 mile trail walk along Lums Pond, canine contests, dog demonstrations, kids activities, pet friendly vendors, rescue groups and more. Canine companions are welcome to join you, but are not required in order to walk. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the care of abused, neglected and homeless animals, and efforts to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.
Look for more information coming soon!
6th Annual Lewes Winter Fest Barkfest Set for Valentine's Weekend
Thursday, 05 January 2012 04:10
Grab your sweetie and your pooch and celebrate Valentine's weekend with us! The 6th Annual Lewes Winter Fest Barkfest will take place in the Historic Commercial District surrounding Second Street the weekend before Valentine's Day, on Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11.
Friday night, join us for Barkfest Yappy Hour at Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub from 5-7 PM. This was a great hit last year! Bring your pet or come with a friend to enjoy a howling good time. Irish Eyes will feature specialty beverages that evening such as a Bark-tini, Cat-atonic, Mutt-ini and there will be a 50/50 raffle benefitting the SPCA. Tailbangers will provide yummy doggie treats for our canine guests. Dogs should be on a leash with one dog per handler.
Saturday features the ever popular Pet Pageant, where pets of all sizes and shapes, ages and genders strut their stuff in front of the judges and the crowds. The four categories of competition are Formal Wear, Casual Wear, Owner Look Alike and Kids Freestyle, open only to children.
Delaware SPCA shelter dogs will join the parade hoping to catch someone's eye and find their forever homes. The parade kicks off at 2 pm at Bank street. Register in advance at P.U.P.S. (Pawsitively Unique Pet Shop) at 117 Second Street. You also can register the day of the event in front of Citizens Bank from Noon – 1:30 p.m. The registration entry donation is $5 and benefits the Delaware SPCA.
During the two-day Winter Fest event numerous retail businesses and restaurants will be offering Valentine holiday-themed specials including discounts on specific items.
The Delaware SPCA will host a "Fill the Van" during both events at which time they are soliciting donations of pet food, kitty litter, blankets, towels, toys, and other items from the wish list.
The Barkfest is co-sponsored by COMCAST SPOTLIGHT, Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, and P.U.P.S. to benefit the Delaware SPCA's Georgetown shelter. For more information about the event, contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at 302-645-8073.
