Hollywood Animal Hospital Helps Return Stolen Pet

By Jessica Meszaros, Sun Sentinel

2:36 p.m. EDT, August 1, 2014

HOLLYWOOD —

A black-clad gunman, stymied by his sidewalk victim's lack of cash, snatched the one available item of dubious value: An ailing Yorkshire terrier.
Within about 72 hours, Hollywood code enforcement officers found little India along the Dixie Highway corridor, police said Friday.
The dog was taken to the Hollywood Animal Hospital, determined to be in stable condition, and was returned home.
Even so, owner Damica Clark said, when found, her dog had suffered broken teeth, eye homorrhaging and an abrasion down its right side.
The person who stole the dog remained at large on Friday, police said.

India, a Yorkshire terrier stolen during an armed robbery, was found and returned to owner Damica Clark. (Damica Clark, Sun Sentinel / July 31, 2014)

By Emily Miller, Sun Sentinel

6:26 p.m. EDT, August 1, 2014

She was dashing down the Dixie Highway corridor Friday in Hollywood when code enforcement officers spotted her and the chase began.
India, a 9-year-old Yorkshire terrier, was determined to run all the way home to Miami, owner Damica Clark said. The dog had been missing since Tuesday when she was snatched at gunpoint in Hollywood.
The officers followed little India for a while, Clark said. The dog finally got tired, cut through someone's yard and collapsed.
India was taken to Hollywood Animal Hospital, where she was reunited with Clark.
"I feel horrible," Clark, 31, said. "I know she's in a lot of pain physically and emotionally, and there's not much I can do."

The Yorkshire terrier, when found, had broken teeth, eye hemorrhaging and a bad abrasion on its right side, said owner Damica Clark. (Photo courtesy of Damica Clark / August 1, 2014)

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The First Annual Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc 'Comedy Night Show' Benefit Event

Mark your calendars for the Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc's benefit Comedy Night Show, starring Angel, "Chi Chi" Salazar, this Saturday, August 9th, at the Jokers Wild Comedy Club and Bar at Coral Springs Country Club 10800 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs, FL., from 8 pm until 10 pm. 

Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. (“C.A.T.”) is a non-profit organization that is not subsidized by government funding. Founded in 2009, C.A.T. is dedicated to providing pet therapy to children and adults who have developmental and physical challenges as well as those who desire comfort and companionship of a loving pet.  C.A.T. improves people’s lives physically, mentally and emotionally.

 Bring all of your friends and family and support our local Canine Assisted Therapy Dogs, while enjoying a great night full of laughter! All proceeds will be benefiting Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc!

Source: http://www.catdogs.org/

Car Sickness In Pets

Does your dog throw up in the car when you go for rides? He may be experiencing typical motion sickness, just like some people do. Motion sickness usually begins very shortly after starting the car ride. The dog will begin to drool and then vomit. It’s not serious, but certainly not something that we like to clean up! 

To solve the problem, first try acclimating the dog to car rides. Do this by simply putting him in the car for a few minutes each day without going anywhere. Then try just going down the driveway and back, and the next day going around the block. Gradually build up the distance and time the dog rides in the car. 

Sometimes this will help to decrease the dog’s anxiety over riding in the car and may help to decrease vomiting. If that doesn't work, there are some over-the-counter medications you can try. The medication will need to be given about an hour before the car ride. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation as to what drug to try and the dosage for your pet.

(Never give any medications to your pet without your veterinarian’s advice!) These drugs are safe, with drowsiness usually the only major side effect. But since your dog isn't driving the car, that shouldn't be a problem! If over-the-counter drugs don’t work, your veterinarian may be able to suggest another method for curing the car sickness.

Source: http://www.aaha.org/pet_owner/pet_health_library/dog_care/general_health/car_sickness.aspx

Mark your calendars for Two Dogs and Cat walk into a bar... August 9, 2014!!!!

Mark your calendars for Two Dogs and Cat walk into a bar... August 9, 2014!!!! 

 

Benefiting: Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.

Jokers Wild Comedy Club and Bar
10800 W. Sample Rd.
Coral Springs, FL, US
954-990-5175
2dogsncat@catdogs.org 

 

Overview
 

Angel "Chi Chi" Salazar Comedy Night Show The man most known as Chi Chi from "Scarface" describes his stand-up act as only he could. A hurricane of hilarity, the pop culture icon has been performing stand-up since the early 1980s with a one of a kind show. Combining stand-up, improv, props, and costumes, Angel turns a headlining act into a energetic live action event. Much like the catchphrase he has been using since his beginning in the business, a comedy fan must "sheck it out!" Join them for this fun evening.

 

Saturday August 9, 

8:00 pm 10:00 pm

Jokers Wild Comedy Club and Bar 

Coral Springs Country Club 

10800 W. Sample Rd.

Coral Springs, 33065 

Tickets $25.00 pp (Two items minimum) 

For more information, please call 954-990-5175 or email 2dogsncat@catdogs.org.

 

Welcome, Dr. Amanda Pinder!!!!!!!!

Dr. Amanda Pinder was born and raised in the city of Nassau, Bahamas. Ever since she was a young girl she dreamed of coming to the United States to become a veterinarian, and that she did. Much of Dr.Pinder's childhood was spent riding horses and this is where her love and passion for animals began.

Dr. Pinder began undergrad at the University of Tampa where she started coursework in Biology before transferring to the University of Florida to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal  Biology.  She then went on to attend Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA where she received her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. In her final year of veterinary school, Dr. Pinder did externships at hospitals in Los Angeles, Denver, Boston, and Washington D.C.

In Dr. Pinder’s free time she loves the beach, exercising, trying new restaurants, and going to the dog park with her Boston terrier “Bella”. Whenever she can she tries to make it back to the Bahamas where all her family still resides. Her professional interests include Dermatology, Radiology, and Internal Medicine.

Welcome, Dr. Willie Bidot

Dr. Willie A. Bidot was born and raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. He received his Bachelor’s in Biology and Microbiology at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus. During undergrad he participated in two exchange programs, one at the University of Massachusetts and one at Deakin University in Australia. He received his veterinary degree from Tuskegee University. His special interests include internal medicine, critical care, and research.

In his free time, Dr. Bidot enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling, exercising, going to the beach, and watching sports. Other than being a veterinarian, he also considers himself a travel agent and is always planning new adventures.

He is very excited to be at the HAH this year and is hoping to pursue a residency after this great experience.

Welcome, Dr. Jessica Duhon!!!!

Dr. Duhon has wanted to be a veterinarian as long as she can remember and grew up with a number of pets. She was born in upstate New York and moved to Atlanta at the age of 10.  While completing her Bachelors degree in Avian Biology at the University of Georgia she worked as a veterinary technician in an emergency animal clinic.

She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the wonderfully beautiful island of St. Kitts for her veterinary preclinical coursework and continued onto Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine for her clinical year of study. While she loves all aspects of veterinary medicine, her favorites areas include Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Emergency Medicine. 

In her free time, Dr. Duhon enjoys swimming in the ocean, pottery, photography and traveling. Dr. Duhon has two cats, Bogey and Roxie, that she adopted while in St. Kitts. She also has one dog, an 11 year old Pug named Maisy, who has been her travel companion. She is very thankful and excited to be a part of Hollywood Animal Hospital!