The Animal Welfare Port Elizabeth is having a Fete. All proceeds will go towards assisting them to improve the lives of the 100's of animals they rescue and care for on a daily basis.
Join them for this fun Fete!
Date: 24 November 2007 Place: Walmer Town Hall, Main Road, Walmer
Contact Sharon for more information on 041-366 1660/1
Tabby Kittens Needing Homes
We have five precious little kittens looking for homes. They are feral so will require constant human interaction. Preferably to go to a home with someone at home during the day and no small children.
Photos and further information can be found on our forum by following the below link.
The Finalists - 2007 Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year
The 2007 Hill’s Pet Slimmer of the Year Competition finalists were announced today (29 October), revealing some seriously weighty competition for the annual title. The top 50 contenders have lost more than 300 kgs between them, and the eight finalists have lost a combined 50.95kgs. Several have lost more than half their bodyweight.
Over a thousand cats and dogs in South Africa and Namibia registered for the Hill’s Pet Slimmer programme this year; those that reached their goal weight by end August were eligible to enter the competition. The Hill’s Pet Slimmer programme combines regular weigh-ins and professional advice with a specially prescribed therapeutic diet (Hill’s Prescription Diet r/d) that helps the animal lose weight humanely and healthily; it contains a fibre that helps make the pet feel fuller for longer, thus preventing hunger pangs.
According to South African vets, about half the animals they treat weigh more than is healthy. Yet research by Hill’s suggests that less than 20% of owners believe their pets to be overweight. “Many owners show their pets how much they love them with food and treats,” said Dr Guy Fyvie, veterinary advisor for Hill’s Pet Nutrition. “But excess weight causes major health problems, including arthritis, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. It can also negatively affect the outcome of surgery.”
