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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CENTENARY 1911 - 2011

2011-03-08T16:28:00.000-08:00

International Women's Day (IWD) was first declared in 1910 with the first IWD event held in 1911. 2011 sees 100 years of International Women's Day having been celebrated around the world. Widespread increased activity is anticipated globally on 8 March 2011 honouring 100 years of International Women's Day.

This year's International Women's Day celebration is focused on work -- and making sure women across the world have access to the training and technology necessary to be a part of the global economy.

Why Do Dogs Bury Bones?

2011-03-06T17:00:00.000-08:00

By: Virginia Wells

Why do dogs bury bones in the ground? Because they can't bury them in trees! You may have heard that old chestnut, but in reality, burying bones is a serious business for dogs that is driven by heredity and instinct.

To understand why your dog buries his bones, even though you feed him twice a day, you have to understand his nature. You can do this by looking at your dog's genetic heritage. Although dogs have been around for millions of years, they have only been domesticated for a few thousand years, and they spent a lot of time developing behaviors that helped them to survive.

One of the most important behaviors had to do with finding and maintaining an adequate food supply. Being carnivores, dogs might sometimes kill a prey animal large enough to feed the entire pack, like a moose or a mammoth. Alternatively, when small prey animals were abundant , they might kill many of these bite-sized creatures.

Either way, they often found themselves with more food than they could eat at once. However, they could never be sure when they would be able to find and kill another prey, and much time could pass – sometimes weeks – without them finding another meal. So to be on the safe side, they carried the bones, which were filled with nutrient-rich marrow, back to their lair, and buried them nearby. When food was scarce, they could always rely on the bones to keep them fed.

This process is called caching or hoarding, and it is common among dogs, wolves and foxes. In fact, other animals practice a form of caching; squirrels gather enough nuts to last through the winter, and camels store enough food and water to last for several days in the desert. Our domesticated dogs may have their food handed to them each day in sufficient quantities, but they still carry this caching trait and bury their bones or toys in the back yard – or even under your pillows – to guard against a possible shortage of food.See More

Dr. Cheryl Welch (Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital)

2011-02-25T12:54:00.000-08:00

Dr. Cheryl Welch (Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital)

Viewings will be held on Sunday February 27 from 2-6PM and Monday February 28 from 2-4PM and from 7-9 PM at

Vander Plaat Funeral Home: 257 Godwin Ave, Wykoff, NJ.

...The Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at Cedar Hill Reformed Church on Cedar Hill Ave, Wykoff, NJ

Please feel free to send this information to all who loved Cheryl and wish to honor her with their presence.

Its spring yard clean up time!!

2011-02-20T06:27:00.000-08:00

Its spring yard clean up time!! Give The Poop Scoop Troop & More a call or e mail us to get your outside living space cleaned up and ready for warm weather! 973-626-0362, or e mail us at: pstpooperscooper@gmail.com

Relationships, Pets & People

2011-02-05T17:53:00.000-08:00

Newsletter from: Home Again

The greatest joys in life are simple. The wise know that true happiness comes in a squirmy, furry package with four legs and a tail. And just to be crystal clear here, we’re talking about having a pet. But having a pet (because no one really owns a pet, do they?) is just the beginning.

Forged over years of mutual care-taking, afternoon cuddles on the couch, and the simple passage of time, the human-animal relationship reminds us that, well…we’re human. Why exactly is sharing your life with an animal so affirming and rewarding? Let’s find out.

We’re so _________ together

Several bona fide scientific studies prove that people benefit from their pets in terms of health: stress reduction, lowered blood pressure, mental stimulation, etc. That’s fabulous rhetoric to get your office to endorse take-your-pet-to-work Fridays, but pet people know all that already, and that’s not really what seals the deal.

We asked our community members to tell us about the kind of relationship they have with their pets. Their responses reveal something very interesting:

Katie from KY, My dog is my heart dog. She does photo shoots, I blog about her, she travels everywhere with me...and I do mean everywhere. (The only exception is the grocery store.) Right now, I have the luxury of planning my life where I can take her everywhere and we can do so much!

Carrie from CA, My dog is my crazy, amazing, hilarious play buddy!

Michael from NY, I love my little dog. He’s my best friend and my constant companion through thick and thin. He’s always there for me, and I try to be there for him. I try never to take him for granted.

Even though the types of relationships described are as different as you and me, they all point to one thing: Pets know how to bring out the very best in their human companions. Think about it. When was the last time Fido skipped a brisk walk or Fluffy told you to splurge on that second bowl of ice cream? Never. Fido and Fluffy are too busy drawing out that deeply caring and nurturing side of you by willingly offering their care and affection—all the time.When you get right down to it, pets and people are just anything and everything they want to be, together. We bring out the best in each other, and the possibilities for happiness are endless.

Huggin’ it out, everyday

We wouldn’t be doing pet relationships justice if we didn’t focus on one of the most indisputably rewarding parts: physical affection. No matter how it’s served—hugs, kisses, cuddles, or snuggles—receiving a very special just-for-you dose of daily affection keeps us feeling light, young, and warm all over. It’s pretty mushy stuff, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t live for it.
Apparently, you feel the same way and aren’t the least bit shy about it. Here’s what our community members said when asked how they show their pets they love them:

Stacey from IA, Hugs & nose kisses!

Alex from IL, Treats and belly rubs 24/7.

SnorkinOrkin from NV, snuggles, and kisses, and treats, and, and, and... ♥ :o)

How Police Dogs Work

2011-01-31T10:19:00.000-08:00

Today, police forces in most major cities use police dogs to track criminals, sniff out illegal materials, search buildings, and do other jobs human police officers can't do as well as a dog can. Not only are there thousands of police dogs on the job on any given day, but there are also hundreds of police dogs who have given their lives to protect and serve.

Why do we bother using police dogs at all? For one thing, their sense of smell is almost 50 times more sensitive than a human's. A dog can sniff out criminals, drugs, weapons, and bombs in situations where a human officer would have to search every inch, a dangerous task. In one case, Breston, a Belgian Malinois who works with the Cheektowaga Police Department in Cheektowaga, NY (a suburb of Buffalo), easily sniffed out a shipment of marijuana in heat-sealed Mylar bags, inside plastic-lined crates sealed with foam sealant, inside a closed storage garage. With his sensitive nose and a search warrant, Breston kept $3,400,000 worth of drugs off the streets.

Officer Daniel Smith and his K-9 partner, Breston

Dogs come in an huge variety of shapes and sizes, and not every breed of dog is suited for police work. There probably aren't any police Lhasa apsos in the world. The majority of police dogs in the world are German shepherds, although Labrador retrievers and several other breeds (like Breston, a Belgian Malinois,) are sometimes used, depending on the specific tasks they will be needed for. The key attributes of a successful police dog are intelligence, aggression, strength, and sense of smell. Most police dogs are male, and are frequently left unneutered so that they maintain their natural aggression. This aggression must be kept in check with thorough and rigorous training.

Famous Police Dogs

A few police dogs become famous. The most legendary police dog of all is probably Rin Tin Tin, a trained German shepherd who was left behind by retreating German forces in 1918. An American sergeant took him to the United States, where he went on to star in 122 films and a TV series.
Another police dog became famous because she was unique. Mattie, a black Labrador retriever with the Connecticut State Police, was trained to sniff out evidence of arson. Mattie could pick her way through the charred, dangerous ruins of a fire and point out a few small drops of gasoline, despite all the strong smells of a recent fire and all the fire and police officials walking around the scene. Mattie could identify several different chemical accelerants. She was the first operational accelerant detection dogin the country, and possibly in the world, when she went on duty in 1986. Since then, the program has been very successful, with Dolph and Rosie following in Mattie's paw prints.

Therapy Dogs and Animal Assisted Therapy

2011-01-28T17:28:00.000-08:00

Animal assisted therapy (AAT) is the use of certified therapy animals as a part of a therapeutic plan. The Delta Society describes animal assisted therapy as a "significant part of treatment for many people who are physically, socially, emotionally or cognitively challenged." Those in hospitals or nursing homes often benefit from AAT, especially children and the elderly. While animals such as horses and cats can make excellent therapy animals, dogs are by far the most common type. Perhaps this is because of the unique bond that canines and humans share. Therapy dogs truly make a difference in the lives of the people they meet.

How Therapy Dogs Make a Difference:
Animal assisted therapy teams consist of a certified therapy animal and a trained handler. Therapy teams visit hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers, children's homes and other similar facilities to help lift spirits and facilitate recovery. Therapy dogs visit with the sick and elderly, sometime simply sitting by the person's side and patiently being petted. AAT patients may walk therapy dogs, play with them, feed them or groom them. Some therapy dogs are trained to sit quietly and attentively while children read to them. Many therapy dogs have their own disabilities or limitations that serve as inspiration to humans with disabilities.

Qualities of an Ideal Therapy Dog:
Dogs of any breed, size or age may be eligible to become therapy dogs. However, not all dogs are cut out for the job. Therapy dog candidates must possess certain traits in order to qualify. Temperament is by far the most important factor. Before even entering a training program, the therapy dog candidate must be friendly and non-aggressive. The dog must get along remarkably well with children, men, women and other animals. The dog should also be confident, patient, calm, gentle and receptive to training. Socialization is essential for all puppies, but it is especially important for a dog to be considered for a therapy program.

Photo by William B. Plowman/Getty Images

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Names Australian Shepherd Best in Show

2011-01-24T16:33:00.000-08:00

This dog is a force to be, well, reckoned with. CH Propwash Reckon, a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd known affectionately as “Reckon,” beat out nearly 2,500 canine competitors for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 10th annual AKC/Eukanuba National Championship at the Long Beach Convention Center.

“We are proud to have Reckon join the family of Best in Show winners at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship,” said Show Chairman Ron Menaker. “We had a record-breaking entry this year of highly competitive canine athletes in conformation, agility, obedience and the Eukanuba World Challenge. Congratulations to all the winners!”

Reckon won not only bragging rights at the championship but also the Eukanuba Celebration of Champions Trophy (which is designed to look like its winner), a check for $50.000 and a year’s supply of Eukanuba dog food. Reckon is owned by Leslie Frank and Judy Harrington of Kensington, N.H. Last year’s winner was Sadie, a Scottish Terrier.

Dog Bite Prevention

2011-01-18T13:41:00.000-08:00

Did you know that 50 percent of all children in the United States will be bitten by a dog before their 12th birthday? Did you know that 800,000 bites a year are severe enough to require medical treatment, while 1 to 2 milion go unreported?

The vast majority of dog bites are from a dog known to the child—his or her own pet, a neighbor's or friend's. You can help prevent this from happening to your child. Please discuss with him or her the appropriate way to behave around dogs. The following activity will help you and your child understand the difference between safe and potentially dangerous interactions with dogs.

The following is a list of pledges that you can recite with your child:

1. I will not stare into a dog's eyes.

2. I will not tease dogs behind fences.

3. I will not go near dogs chained up in yards.

4. I will not touch a dog I see loose (off-leash) outside.

5. If I see a loose dog, I will tell an adult immediately.

6. I will not run and scream if a loose dog comes near me.

7. I will stand very still (like a tree), and will be very quiet if a dog comes near me.

8. I will not touch or play with a dog while he or she is eating.

9. I will not touch a dog when he or she is sleeping.

10. I will only pet a dog if I have received permission from the dog's owner.

11. Then I will ask permission of the dog by letting him sniff my closed hand.

(source: ASPCA)

How do I determine if my pet is overweight?

2011-01-16T07:14:00.000-08:00

Your veterinarian can tell you if your pet is overweight during your pet’s regular wellness exam. Your veterinarian may take a sample of your pet’s blood for laboratory tests to determine if there is a medical reason for your pet’s increased weight. If your pet is older, his weight gain may be attributed to lower activity and metabolism levels. Another cause of weight gain is giving your pet too many treats.

At home, you can monitor your pet’s weight by feeling his ribs. Place your fingers on the side of his rib cage and press or rub gently. If you can easily feel your pet’s ribs, he is probably not overweight, but if you have to press against his sides to feel his ribs, he may be overweight. You should also be able to easily spot your pet’s "waist," that is, his body should become more slender as you look from the end of the ribs to the hindquarters. Call The Poop Scoop Troop & More for daily dog walking at 973-626-0362.

Winter Tips for Pet Safety

2010-12-07T13:46:00.001-08:00

Winter Tips for Pet Safety

Here are some tips to help make sure that your dog or cat stays healthy and comfortable during the winter months.

1. Keep pets away from antifreeze solution, and promptly clean up any antifreeze spills. Antifreeze is attractive to pets but is deadly, even in very small amounts.

2. Do not leave your pets outdoors unattended when the temperature gets below freezing. Pets that are mostly indoors need time to adapt to cold temperatures. They must build up a thicker coat and get their footpads toughened for snow and ice. Pets that get too chilled can develop hypothermia or even frostbite. Ear tips are especially susceptible to frostbite.

3. Short-coated dogs (Greyhounds, Dobermans, Boxers and Boston Terriers) should not go outside without a coat or sweater in very cold weather, except to relieve themselves. Small dogs with short coats (Chihuahuas, miniature Pinschers, and miniature Dachshunds) are especially vulnerable to cold, and may not be able to tolerate any outdoor exercise in extremely cold weather.

4. Many dogs also need boots in cold weather, regardless of coat length. If your dog frequently lifts up his paws, whines or stops during its walks, it is demonstrating that its feet are uncomfortably cold. Be sure to get your dog used to wearing boots before the cold weather sets in.

5. Dogs with long fur on the bottom of their paws often develop ice balls between the pads and toes of the feet. To prevent ice balls from forming, trim the hair around your dog's feet. Apply a small amount of Vaseline, cooking oil, or PAM spray to your dog's feet before taking him for a walk in snow. The oil helps prevent ice balls from sticking. Make sure you use edible oil; most dogs will lick their paws after you apply the oil.

6. If your pet walks on salted sidewalks or streets, be sure to wash his paws after your walk. Salt is very irritating to footpads. Gently rub the bottom of the feet to remove the salt as soon as your dog is off the road.

7. Many animals are less active during the winter, and don't as many calories as in the warmer months. Reduce your pet's diet during the winter, to avoid excessive weight gain. You may wish to consult with your veterinarian about the right winter food portions for your pet.

8. Most cats prefer to spend their winter days indoors; be cautious if your cat likes being outside. Don't let it out in bitterly cold weather, and be sure it has a warm place to go if it does spend a lot of time outdoors. Cats that are left outdoors may crawl into a warm car engine to get warm, which can kill them. It's much safer to keep your cat indoors during the winter.

Source: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine

Halloween & Pets

2010-10-15T21:08:00.000-07:00

Halloween is all about scary fun, but every year veterinarians deal with pets whose Halloween quickly became a nightmare. One of the most common problems is when pets accidentally eat something they shouldn't. Obviously, chocolate isn't good for any pet, and can in fact kill. But consider how a casually tossed candy wrapper can smell tasty and be awfully tempting to your pet. Normally an eaten wrapper would just "pass," but if it gets caught in the digestive track, it could cause a painful blockage and could even require surgery. Decorations like fake spider webs and streamers can look fun to play with and chew.

Seeing a person in costume, even a scary one, can be very entertaining for us. But for your pet, it can be truly frightening to have scary looking strangers coming to their home. Consider keeping pets indoors and in a room away from the front door. Dogs may become agitated and feel scared enough to try and protect both you and your home.

Lastly, a disturbing but necessary warning to protect all pets, and especially black cats, from cruel and inhumane pranks around Halloween. Because this actually happens, many shelters suspend the adoption of black cats near Halloween.

Be on the safe side and keep a close eye on your pets. Be aware of the dangers listed above but there are a few more. Read the article on the American Animal Hospital Association website.

Tips for Tick Season

2010-09-09T22:51:00.000-07:00

(from Home Again)

September marks the beginning of crisp and clear fall weather made for hiking, camping, and many other outdoor activities. But it’s also peak season for cat and dog ticks. So if you are going to be outside with your best friends, always check for pet ticks. These critters have a way of burrowing and burying deep into your pets' fur and can cause serious harm to your pets.

What you need to know about ticks

Ticks are parasitic arachnids, and for our intents and purposes, this means they have eight legs and that they live on the blood and tissue of their host animal. They live in wooded and grassy areas and hang out on the edge of leaves, twigs, and grasses, so that they can drop on a potential host as it passes by. (Deer trails and human hiking trails are favorite stalking grounds for common dog tick species.) They do not jump or fly. Once a tick lands on its potential host, it will try to travel to a warm, dark crevice—armpits, ears, and belly folds—to attach and feed. A tick attaches to its host via its mandibles (jaw) and inserts a feeding tube directly into the superficial capillaries. Because they attach with their head and jaw, they tend to burrow slightly beneath the skin, making it more difficult to remove them.

The dangers of common American deer and dog ticks

Beyond being a parasite, a tick has many other bad-news qualities. Namely, these bugs carry diseases that can cause serious illness and sometimes death for any kind of host, humans included. One of the big disease threats to your dog or cat is Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria carried by the American deer tick. Bacteria are transferred to the host during the bite and work their way through the host’s system. Not all American deer ticks carry the particular bacteria responsible for Lyme disease. However, if your dog or cat has been bitten by ticks, you should keep a close eye on your pet for symptoms of disease:

•Fever

•Lethargy

•Loss of appetite

•Joint pain

If you notice your dog or cat has been exhibiting these signs, take him to the vet immediately. The sooner your pet starts antibiotic treatment, the better his odds are of overcoming the disease with the least amount of complications.

Another dangerous tick disease is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. It is carried by the American dog tick and is a serious danger to dogs and humans. Keep a close eye on your dog after you have removed a tick from his body and watch out for the same symptoms associated with Lyme disease. Do not hesitate to get your sick pooch to the vet if you suspect a tick-borne infection.

Checking your dog or cat for ticks

There is a similar protocol for checking both your cat and dog for ticks, but cats can be a little more challenging. To get started, pet your cat to get her comfortable and relaxed. This way, she’ll release her muscles and you can better manipulate her limbs to check in sensitive places, like armpits, where ticks love to hang out.

For cats and dogs:

1.Put on a pair of latex gloves. Humans are susceptible to infection from tick diseases, and taking this precaution helps protect you from illness.

2.Feel for small bumps and ridges all over your pet’s coat. Typically, you will first recognize a tick through touch. They are small, round, and smooth and most species have a hard exterior.

3.Examine the crevices between skin folds, especially under the arms and legs of your pet. Ticks love a warm, dark place to hide out and are likely to burrow into these places on your pet’s body. Don’t forget the area in and around their ears!

4.Pull back the fur around a suspicious area to inspect. Depending on length and thickness, you may have to go to more trouble to part the hair so you can see your pet’s skin. Shorthair dogs and cats are often the easiest pets to check.

Be thorough with your inspection. Get out a fine-tooth comb and go over every inch of your pet’s coat if you need to. It may be a bit of a chore, but it’s worth it—the longer a tick stays on a dog or cat increases the risk for disease transmission and infection.

How to remove a pet tick from your dog or cat

Take a deep breath and stay calm—steady hands are essential. You’ll need a pair of latex gloves, tweezers, some disinfectant, and a small jar with an airtight lid to store the tick after you’ve removed it.

1.Pull all of the fur back and away from the area where the tick has burrowed.

2.Use the tweezers and firmly and evenly grasp the tick body. Do not squeeze the tick at this point, you can easily crush the body and make it very difficult to remove the head.

3.Pull the tick out in a single vertical motion. Do not try to loosen the tick’s body or lift up at an angle.

4.Seal the tick in the airtight jar.

5.Swab the bite area on your pet with disinfectant.

6.Flush the tick down the toilet.

7.Disinfect the jar, tweezers, and gloves. Throw the gloves away after you have disinfected them.

Make sure you remove all of the bug’s body from your pet’s skin. If the tick is crushed or bisected, use the tweezers to draw out the head and legs, too. Remember that you are not trained to do this, and if removing the tick starts to feel precarious, call your vet. He or she will be able to tell you whether you need assistance. The same holds true for when your dog or cat has multiple ticks. Your vet can also inform you about the best tick repellants and medications for your pets.

Protecting yourself from pet ticks

The diseases that ticks carry are contagious and infectious to humans, and we can’t stress enough the importance of proper sanitation while you remove a tick from your cat or dog. Both Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are devastating to humans and can be transmitted through contact with a tick that is carrying the disease. Even though not every tick is a carrier, you’ll best serve yourself and your household by exercising a high level of caution and sanitation.

One final note, September and May are peak tick seasons, and checking your dog, cat, and even your own family regularly is best to prevent tick-related complications. Run a thorough check over you, your dogs, and your gear before you come back inside from any nature excursion. This way you can often find stray ticks before they have attached and remove any shortly after they have latched on to feed. Don’t forget about the family cat, either. Make sure you check her routinely, especially if she is an indoor-outdoor cat.

National Dog Day, August 26th

2010-08-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

(Animal Miracle Network)

National Dog Day is celebrated August 26th annually and serves to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day - for their law enforcement partner, for their blind companion, for a child who is disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage.

Founded in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige, National Dog Day was created to honor dogs more than we currently do, to give them "a day", to show deep appreciation for our long connection to each other - for their endearing patience, unquestioning loyalty, for their work, their capacity for love and their ability to impact our lives everyday in the most miraculous ways. National Dog Day wishes to encourage dog ownership of all breeds, mixed and pure - and embraces the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe and ”abuse-free life”.

National Dog Day is against any kind of "breed ban". Dogs should not have to lose their lives because of the atrocities they have been forced to endure at the hands of man. And while we feel that American's have the constitutional right to purchase a pure breed dog, we strongly discourage buying from pet stores, backyard breeders, the internet, newspaper ads and puppy mills, and rather encourage those seeking new canine companions, to verify that they are buying from a reputable breeder, educate themselves about their dog's breed and better yet - visit their local shelter or pure breed rescue group for a new furry family member that will be forever grateful.

Millions of dogs are killed each year because they are unwanted. They are wonderful and viable sentient beings that deserve compassion and respect. Please consider adopting on National Day!

National Dog Day will also be many a dog’s birthday and for all of them it will be akin to a “K9- 4th of July!” Even citizens who are not dog owners will be encouraged to donate $5 to their local shelter on National Dog Day.

August 21st is International Homeless Animal Day!

2010-08-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

Nationally five out of ten dogs in shelters and seven out of ten cats in shelters are destroyed because there is no one to adopt them. Approximately 5 million to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. (Source: ASPCA)

Millions more cats and dogs never even make it to shelters. Historically, America's taxpayers bear the cost of picking up, housing and ultimately euthanizing these homeless animals. Nationally, the cost is estimated at $2 billion.

Although many of these animals are healthy and adoptable, the sheer number of them outweighs the availability of good homes. For instance, a single female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years; a female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in just six years.

This single day is recognized by many countries, but every day is homeless animal day for millions of cats and dogs throughout the world. Please go out and adopt a pet for your family to give a pet a good home!

May is National Pet Month!

2010-05-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

Behold the Power of Pets!

Who can resist the power of an animal friend? Face it — pets have their owners wrapped around their little paws. Whether they are furry, feathered, or finned, pets have the wonderful ability to brighten almost any day. Pets don’t just make us feel better emotionally and physically, they are also instrumental in teaching children about responsibility.

During May, we celebrate those little creatures that provide us companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love with…National Pet Month. Give The Poop Scoop Troop A call At 973-626-0362 for all of your pet needs!

Leptospirosis

2010-03-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a disease is caused by spiral shaped bacteria called leptospires. It occurs worldwide and can affect humans as well as many wild and domestic animals, including dogs and cats. The disease can be serious for both humans and animals. In people, the symptoms are often like the flu, but sometimes leptospirosis can develop into a more severe, life-threatening illness with infections in the kidney, liver, brain, lung, and heart.

How is leptospirosis treated?Leptospirosis is treated with antibiotics, such as doxycycline or penicillin, which should be given early in the course of the disease. Intravenous antibiotics may be required for persons and animals with more severe symptoms. Persons or animals with symptoms suggestive of leptospirosis should contact a health care provider or there local vet.

International Women's Day

2010-03-08T10:04:00.000-08:00

International Women's Day Celebrates 100 Years
(MYFOX NATIONAL) - Women across the world will celebrate International Women’s Day today, March 8. This year will also mark the 100 year anniversary since the holiday was created reports The Times of India .
According to the International Women's Day Web site , the day is considered a national holiday in countries like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, though the United States does not acknowledge it as a national holiday.
The site explains that International Women’s Day (IWD) was established in 1910 in Denmark when Clara Zetkin, leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany, proposed an international day that celebrated a day for women to press for their demands.
Women from 17 countries unanimously approved and IWD was born.
Since the beginning of the new millennium, countries that recognize IWD as a national holiday have shown increasing support of the day with men honoring their wives, sisters, mothers, and colleagues with flowers and other small gifts.
Although the U.S. does not consider IWD a national holiday, the first National Women’s Day (NWD) was held in the United States on Feb. 28, 1909; however, the U.S. does consider March 'Women's History Month'.
In the first few decades of celebrating IWD, it was more of a way to bring publicity to women’s rights issues. Today, the day is honored more to celebrate how far women’s rights have come all around the world – from voting to women holding political offices.

Why hire a pooper scooper?

2010-02-23T09:34:00.000-08:00

Storm water carries pet waste and other pollutants directly into waterways.
Animal waste adds nitrogen to the water. Excess nitrogen depletes the water's oxygen, which is necessary for healthy underwater grasses, wildlife and fish.
Animal waste may contain harmful organisms such as Giardia, Salmonella and E. coli that can be transmitted to humans and other animals by ingesting contaminated water.
Roundworms and hookworms deposited by infected animals can live in the soil for a long time and be transmitted to other animals and humans.
It's the law! Many urban and suburban areas require you to pick up after your pet. Even if there is no restriction, cleaning up after your pet is the right thing to do.
Those with physical limitations; which make it difficult or impossible to clean-up after their dog.
Let's face it - no one likes to step in pet waste and spread it into homes, cars and businesses.
Hiring a pooper scooper service save you time and the headache of arguing about who in the family is going to clean it up.
Apartment and Town Home Communities that are looking for a solution to their dog waste problem.
Your neighbors will appreciate the good manners!
-- Source: aPaws

new jersey poop scooping

2009-08-27T15:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all!
Busy scooping this summer, but having fun doing it! It is so great when we come to a house and the dog (or dogs) are out playing in the yard. For me that is the best part! If your dogs are out it gives us a chance to run around, play, and act silly with them because that is what it is all about. We give your dogs a clean yard, and a clean yard is a happy yard for you AND your dogs! It is back to school time but don't forget you still need a clean yard for the kids to play in after school! So give us a call at 973-626-0362, e-mail at scottkaplan219@gmail.com, or visit us on the web at poopscooptroop.com. Have a good rest of the summer!

Scott Kaplan
scottkaplan@gmail.com
The Poop Scoop Troop LLC.
Your Dogs Business Is Our Business!
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2009-06-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

Hi! Just blogging to let everyone know that we have updated our ads on some sites like, pooperoni.com and pooper-scooper.com directory's.We are still scooping north jersey! and here are SOME of the towns we scoop! Mahwah, Ringwood, Ramsey, Ho-Ho-Kus, Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Fair Lawn, Secaucus......... If you don't see your town listed, please call or email us at www.poopscooptroop.com . Thank you and have a nice spring!!!!!

new jersey poop scoop

2009-02-24T14:27:00.000-08:00

new jersey poop scoop (973) 626-0362

Poop scooping in the winter ( poopscooptroop )

2009-02-15T11:22:00.000-08:00

Hi all !

This is my first blog in a long time. We have been busy scooping poop this winter. It has been a challenging feat with how long the snow has been on the ground (not melting!) Spring time is almost here, so call for a free estimate at (973) 626-0362 or visit the web site at www.poopscooptroop.com . Thank you : )

North Jersey Poop Scooping!

2008-06-18T19:27:00.000-07:00

Hi all!!,
This is the first blog in almost one month! we here at The Poop Scoop Troop have been real busy scooping poop all spring. The Poop Scoop Troop is busy scooping in North Jersey, and trying to move into bigger and better things, but at the same time we will not compromise the quality of our service! Check back here for more up and coming news on The Poop Scoop Troop!

Poop in the water

2008-04-23T04:15:00.000-07:00

By Jeff SwitzerHerald Writer
What smells bad, sticks to shoes and piles up at a rate of 20 tons per day -- and not just during election years?Ask Snohomish County dog owners.The county's estimated 126,000 dogs produce enough poop to rival a city of 32,000 people."This is essentially the equivalent of the human waste of the city of Lynnwood or Bothell dumped in back yards every day," said Kathy Thornburgh, a county water and habitat sciences supervisor.It's a big problem that county officials have spent four years studying. Clean water experts say streams are suffering whenever a dog's business isn't cleaned up, and the county is wrapping up a $475,000 campaign on how to solve the problem.So far, officials spent some of the money trying to block animal waste from running into county streams.Other money is being spent on education and on study and experimentation to find the right way to persuade homeowners with pets to "scoop the poop, bag it and put it in the trash."

National Scoop the Poop Week (continued)

2008-04-08T20:54:00.000-07:00

Sent by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), there are over 74.8 million dogs in the U.S. As the dog count rises, more dog owners are looking for a simple solution to an unavoidable problem, the average dog leaves approximately 23 piles of poop a week! This amount of waste can seriously damage our ecosystem if not properly disposed of. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, pet waste has been identified as a major cause of “non point source pollution” (NPS). So do your part, and call The Poop Scoop Troop!!!

NATIONAL SCOOP THE POOP WEEK (April 24th through the 30th)

2008-04-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

Between the storms of winter and the backyard barbecues of summer, now is the perfect time for dog owners to catch up on all those "canine calling cards" that have accumulated during the cold months. Besides creating a nasty mess in your yard, it's a health hazard, it pollutes the groundwater and it annoys the neighbors. It doesn't go away by itself, so get it cleaned up this week. And remind your dog-owning friends! Your family, neighbors and dog will love you for it.

Spring Is Here!!!

2008-03-24T15:27:00.002-07:00

Its time!!! Time to clean up all of those yards full of poop! The snow has finally melted away reveling all of your pups poop! and just in time! National Scoop the Poop Week is coming up! (April 24th to April 30th) so give us a ring so we can come to your home and scoop some poop!

2008-03-24T15:27:00.001-07:00

2008-03-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

North Jersey flooded and wind wipped!

2008-03-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

This weekend was a wet and windy one! We still scooped this weekend though! We were out there and we got soaked!!!, but we completed our whole service Saturday and Sunday. As long as its not thundering and lightning, we scoop the poop! I hope everyone drys out, and warm and sunny days are not to far away. If you are going to have a function at your house and you only need someone to come over and help you do a mass pick up, we do that too! Just call The Poop Scoop Troop!

rain this weekend!

2008-03-07T16:28:00.000-08:00

Here in north jersey this weekend its going to rain, but the Poop Scoop Troop will still be out there scooping poop! We have no trouble with a little rain! (3") This weekend we will be scooping in Franklin Lakes, Hawthorne, Wyckoff, and Clifton! Give us a call at (973) 626-0362, or visit our web site at www.poopscooptroop.com . We serve ALL of northern New Jersey! Have a good,(and dry) weekend!

Poop,Scoop,and Snow

2008-03-01T17:55:00.000-08:00

We are a year round service provider. There is no time of year when your dogs stop doing their business, so we don’t stop doing ours! We are typically able to work in light rain or snowfall, as consistently servicing your yard continues to create a sanitary environment for you and your pets. Please call for additional information.
Last week was a little rough for us here at Poop Scoop Troop with all of the snow! We called all of our clients Friday to let them know that they would not be scooped on Saturday. We are finally back on track this week to serve all of northern New Jersey!

pooperoni.com

2008-02-20T18:15:00.000-08:00

We are now listed on http://www.pooperoni.com/New_Jersey/!
The Poop Scoop Troop is a professional dog waste cleaning service that will come and clean your yard of dog waste. We are happy to service your property and look forward to providing a safe and healthy environment for your family. (Including the four legged members!) We are a year round service provider. There is no time of year when your dogs stop doing their business, so we don’t stop doing ours! We are typically able to work in light rain or snowfall, as consistently servicing your yard continues to create a sanitary environment for you and your pets. We dispose of the waste at a special location that deals with this kind of waste. We will never dispose of the waste in your yard. Please call for additional information.

more clients in franklin lakes

2008-02-10T14:05:00.000-08:00

Hi all! We had a good week here at The Poop Scoop Troop, with adding more clients from franklin lakes! Call for an appointment today at (973) 626-0362. we serve all of bergen county.

Poop Scoop Troop

2008-02-04T17:35:00.000-08:00

The Poop Scoop Troop has recently begun to accept new clients! We specialize in removing dog waste from your yard in Northern Bergen County. Currently, we service Franklin Lakes and Ridgewood. In time, we'll be adding towns to our list. So if you just don't have the stomach to pick up Rover's remainders, give us a call: 973-626-0362 for a free, no obligation consultation.