In today's issue:

-Meet our adoptable dog of the day

-Learn about our Shelter of the Week

-Enjoy a laugh with our dog meme of the day

-Get great information in our featured article

-Take our action of the week

-Check out our family photo of the day

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Vintage Pet Rescue is a Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that functions as a specialized retirement home, sanctuary, and hospice facility for senior, geriatric, and special-needs dogs. Founded in 2017 by Kristen and Marc Peralta, the organization pulls older dogs primarily from high-kill or crowded shelters across the eastern United States to give them a safe, loving, and comfortable place to live out their final months or years.

What Makes Vintage Pet Rescue Special

• A True Cage-Free Home Environment: Unlike traditional shelters with concrete kennels and metal bars, Vintage Pet Rescue is designed to look and feel like a real home. The dogs roam free, lounge on couches, sleep in cozy beds, and experience a family-like atmosphere that drastically reduces shelter stress.
• Specialized Hospice and Medical Care: Geriatric and hospice dogs often arrive with complex medical needs, chronic illnesses, or mobility issues. The rescue provides dedicated, round-the-clock medical attention, specialized medications, physical support, and pain management to ensure a high quality of life.
• Dual Mission of Sanctuary and Adoption: While many dogs spend their golden years permanently at the sanctuary, VPR also adopts out senior dogs to qualified local families in the New England area (RI, MA, CT) and helps owners who can no longer care for their aging pets.

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Paws for Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Every November, pet lovers, veterinarians, and animal advocates unite for Pet Cancer Awareness Month. For many of us, our dogs and cats aren't just animals; they are full-fledged family members who greet us at the door and offer unconditional love through every high and low.

Hearing the word "cancer" from a veterinarian can feel like the world is stopping. However, the mission of Pet Cancer Awareness Month isn't grounded in fear. Instead, it is grounded in hope, early detection, and empowering pet parents with the knowledge to protect their furry companions.

Why Early Detection Matters

Just like in human medicine, early detection is the single most powerful tool in fighting pet cancer. Many cancers in dogs and cats are highly treatable when caught early, leading to successful management and a wonderful quality of life.

Because our pets can't tell us when something feels off, they rely on us to be their voice. Incorporating a quick "snuggle inspection" into your weekly routine is one of the best habits you can build.

10 Key Signs to Watch For

While these symptoms don't always mean cancer, they warrant a conversation with your veterinarian:

• Lumps and Bumps: Any new mass, or an existing bump that changes size, shape, or texture.
• Persistent Sores: Wounds, spots, or lesions that refuse to heal.
• Unexplained Weight Loss: Dropping pounds without a change in diet or activity level.
• Changes in Appetite: Sudden loss of interest in food or difficulty eating/swallowing.
• Lethargy: Uncharacteristic tiredness, weakness, or loss of interest in play.
• Persistent Coughing or Difficulty Breathing: Wheezing, shortness of breath, or constant hacking.
• Unusual Odors: Strong, unpleasant smells coming from the mouth, ears, or body.
• Lameness or Stiffness: Persistent limping, joint stiffness, or swelling in the legs.
• Changes in Bathroom Habits: Difficulty urinating/defecating, or chronic diarrhea and vomiting.
• Bleeding or Discharge: Any unexplained bleeding from the mouth, nose, or other body openings.

What You Can Do Today

Taking proactive steps gives your pet the best foundation for a long, healthy life.

1. Schedule Annual (or Bi-Annual) Checkups: Routine physical exams and senior wellness bloodwork often catch subtle changes before outward symptoms appear.
2. Perform Weekly Snuggle Checks: Run your hands along your pet's body from nose to tail to feel for new lumps, swollen lymph nodes, or tender spots.
3. Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity causes chronic inflammation, which is linked to various health risks. Keep your pet active and fed a balanced diet.

A Message of Hope

A cancer diagnosis is daunting, but veterinary oncology has advanced by leaps and bounds. Today, treatment options—ranging from targeted therapies and surgery to radiation and chemotherapy—are designed around one primary goal: preserving your pet's comfort, joy, and quality of life.

This month, take a moment to give your furry friend an extra belly rub, share what you know with fellow pet parents, and celebrate the incredible bond you share.

Dog Food and Supplement Recalls

Here are the recent recalls and advisories:

• FI - Pet Supplements: Potential Salmonella Contamination
• Northwest Naturals - Chicken Recipe: Potential Salmonella and/or Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
• Fromm - Wet Canned Dog Food: Potential Metal Contamination
• Oma's Pride - Canine Food: Contaminated with Salmonella

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