NEWS AND UPDATES!

This page is dedicated to the latest news and activities at Liberty Home And Pet Services, LLC and is linked through from our home page at www.LHAPS.com. We want to keep your informed of all the latest info for your pets and home via this section so please be sure to check back here often. This page will likely be long so please allow it to fully load in your browser.

 

EMERGENCY WEATHER AND POST-EMERGENCY SUPPORT (SEP 2010)
We have expanded our emergency support sections with several important materials included.

Our Emergency planning section includes the locations of emergency shelters in Collier County, volunteer and donation facilities, utility contacts, and counseling centers HERE.

Our government facility section includes a huge list of government offices and operations such as FEMA, NOAA for weather, county offices, disaster assistance offices, and Red Cross operations HERE.

"BO" HAS A NEW HOME! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP! (Aug2010)
This is a REALLY happy ending! In mid July we placed a plea for someone to adopt Bo, a 10 year old Belgium Sheppard after the 90 year old owner fell and broke his hip. He was a true animal lover so he decided Bo should bring joy to a new owner like he had experienced. He owned 8 sheppards in his life so giving Bo up was more painful than his hip repairs, especially in his recovery. This is a true measure of love of animals.

We normally do not try to involve ourselves in such adoption processes but having helped Bo for over three years, and seeing the emotional torture of his owner choosing to surrender him, we got involved quickly. We were persistent in persuing his adoption even though owner's family want him put down, took him to get all shots, blood checks, even placing posters around looking for a new owner. We pushed to get him checked out by his vet, Dr. Randall, and he got flying colors in all areas except his hips were aging but still in good shape for his age.

After a slow start we had many people contact us wishing to adopt him. It took exactly three weeks but we did it! Bo was adopted by Zack Mock with help from his mom Carolyn Starns. Bo will live with Zack on his 2 acres of land in a nice single family home so this is a huge step up from his retirement villa on a small lot. He will have many kids on the street to play with as well as other big dogs. We are sure his new home will add years to his life with all his new stimulation! Finally, big dogs love big people and trucks! Zack also drives a big pickup truck which fits Bo perfectly!

It was so weird that on THE DAY Zack was going to pick up Bo he broke his wrist (see photo) but even though he had just had his wrist set in a temporary cast he came the next day to pick up his new buddy. This is animal love!

We again wish to thank EVERYONE that circulated our fliers and forwarded links to this email and my website! We ended up with another five ...yes FIVE... people that wanted to take Bo, sight unseen! We got calls of interest from Fort Myers, Orlando, and even a visitor from California! The internet has provided a HUGE help in this process getting Bo a new home in under three weeks. This was honestly sad to watch but the ending is truly happy. Thank you all for your help in finding Bo a great new home and especially Carolyn Starns at Downing Frye Realty. Please ring her at any time to express your appreciation at 239-877-9934 or visit her website at www.StarnsNaplesRealEstate.com.

 

 

 

 

BEWARE OF SUMMER TEMPERATURES! (Jun2010)
I have measured the pavement temperatures over 140 degrees in early June and this will DEFINITELY create paw burns on most dogs. Read my temperture study soon to be published. Unfortunately our temperture data shows multiple dangers including sidewalks, brick, blacktop, and even car interiors that can injure any animal. Should a burn occur, we have also listed several actions to take to address the burns.

 

 

LHAPS.COM LAUNCHES INCREDIBLE NEW WESITE! (Jun 2010)
It has been years in the making but we simply outgrew our old web site. We have COMPLETELY rebuilt the site to increase the amount of content plus make it easier to navigate for people new to our business and existing friends and customers. If there are any additions to the site you would like to see please let us know! Cool new additions and changes are noted below:

• Static menu system viewable on many smartphone type mobile phone browsers.
• Front page "QuickNews" links you can scan and then link to inside pages for the full story.
• Live calendar to make your service date plans.
• Press page for Public Relations and the media with Social and New Media links.
• GREATLY expanded pet resources section.
• Community and government information links to sites we all often need to use.
• Incredible maps and weather information for our working area.
• Embeded live updates from PetHarbor.com showing adoptable or lost pets for that day.

 

NAPLES DOG PARK APPROVED! (May 2010)
We are thrilled with the great news of the Naples Dog Park being approved by the City Council on May 18, 2010. It will open to all the public as no fees and off-leash. It will be located just off of Riverside circle near the intersection of Goodlette Rd and 41. The group has done an incredible job at fund raising but if you can help everything is appreciated to build out the fences, a nice covered area, and drinking fountains.

CLICK-HERE to link directly to the web site dedicated to the park.

CLICK-HERE to link to the Naples News story from the May 19 paper.

 

COLLIER COUNTY ANTI-TETHERING LAW ENFORCEMENT INCREASES (Jan 2010)
Collier county is now an "anti-tethering" county. Dogs may no longer be chained and left alone. Dogs may only be tethered or chained with a responsible party in sight to oversee the animal’s welfare. Additionally, a number of safety precautions must be met such as requirements a tethered dog be six months or older and healthy. The Dangerous Dog Appeals Panel has been eliminated and replaced with the Special Magistrate now responsible for all appeals.

Regarding Trap, Neuter, Release, TNR will allow participating caregivers and DAS to ensure feral cats are spayed or neutered and vaccinated against rabies and to register feral colonies thus allowing for constant monitoring with the goal of reducing the number of feral cats in Collier County.

CLICK-HERE to view the official release from the county (Adobe Acrobat PDF reader required to view).

 

LHAPS INCREASES DELTA SOCIETY INVOLVEMENT (Dec 2009)
Delta Society focuses on the bond between human and animals and push to improve the lives of the disabled. Be sure to CLICK-HERE to read more about Delta Society activities. Their four key mission points are:

• Educate healthcare and other professionals on how to incorporate animals into goal-directed treatment or visiting animal activities to improve the lives of those they serve.
• Provide 'gold standard' therapy animal curriculum and training and inspire people to volunteer with their pets in their local communities.
• Empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their quality of life by providing service animal related information and resources.
• Advance knowledge about research which reflects how interactions with animals have a positive effect on human lives.

 

THERAPY DOGS INCORPORATED EXPANDS (Nov 2009)
Our little baby Sheltie Rosi has been a registered Therapy Dog for five years now and is a hit at local assisted living, nursing homes, hospitals, and Compassionate Friends of Naples family group therapy sessions. We bring Rosi as a support to the community and her return of infinite love for a few treats is remarkable. Please call us any time to have the healing paws of Rosi's therapy session at (239)-580-0300. For more information on Therapy Dogs Incorporated be sure to CLICK-HERE.

 

BUY STAMPS TO FEED SHELTER ANIMALS (Oct 2009)
Starting April 30, 2010 you can buy stamps at the post office that help to buy food for shelter pets. Learn more at STAMPS TO THE RESCUE .

 

PET ID TAGS HELP FUND SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC (Sep 2009)
Liberty Home and Pet Services is proud to promote the new "Pet ID For Me" tags for animals. These ID tags offer full identification of your pet in a protective laminated plastic sleeve and on a strong key-ring design. Simply go to their web site, www.petidforme.com, enter the text information for your pet (Name, address, contact info, etc) and even upload a personalized photo. Everything is then outputted to a great ID tag which is then sent to you for $20, a very affordable price.

We strongly support this product since they forward $5 of the fee to the local spay/neuter clinic. Liberty Home and Pet Services endorses the Collier Spay Neuter Clinic located on Immokolee Rd in northeast Naples. CLICK-HERE to learn more about Collier Spay Neuter please see their web site as well.

 

MORE NEWS TO COME!
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