Halloween Treats for Pets

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:28:00 GMT

Many types of human holiday treats can be dangerous for pets, including poultry bones, fat trimmings, raw meat, nuts, grapes, chocolate, and alcohol. But here are some two-paws-up recipes your furry family members can enjoy while you’re chowing down on human treats!

Halloween Cat Cookie

1/4 cup warm water
5 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 Tablespoons soft margarine
1 Tablespoon cod liver oil
1 cup white flour
1/4 cup soy flour

Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine water, cheese, margarine and oil. Add flour and form dough. Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut with small holiday cookie cutters. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.

Recipe courtesy of ASPCA.

Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Pooch Treats

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup fresh or canned pumpkin (not seasoned pie filling)
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water as needed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk together flour, baking powder, pumpkin, peanut butter and cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed, but the dough should be stiff and dry. Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut with holiday cookie cutters. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until hard.

Recipe courtesy of ASPCA.

Tricky Treats for Dogs

2 cups water
3/4 cup canned applesauce
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3 cups whole-wheat flour
1 cup white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup oats

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl, mix water, applesauce, vanilla and egg thoroughly. In a separate blow, combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon, stirring well. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well. Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling each cup completely and bake for about 1 1/4 hours. Cool completely and store in a sealed container.

Recipe courtesy of Pet Place.

Kitty Kookies

1 cup whole wheat flour
6 oz. can tuna in oil - undrained
1 Tbls. vegetable oil OR bacon grease
1 egg

Combine all ingredients; mix well; add small amounts of water if mixture is too thick. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4" thick. Cut shapes out of dough with a cookie cutter and place 1" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool on wire racks.

Notes: Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks OR freeze up to 1 year.

Recipe courtesy of Robbie’s Pet Health.

Snickerpoodles

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
3 ¾ cups white flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Mix vegetable oil, shortening, and honey with eggs. Beat well. Add flour, soda and cream of tartar. Knead dough until mixed well. Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Mix the cornmeal and cinnamon together in a bowl and roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Press the balls down with a fork. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400F. Cool on a rack. Store in airtight container.

Recipe courtesy of Bullwrinkle.

Help for Animals Affected by the Waldo Canyon Fires

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:13:00 GMT

Over the last few weeks, the devastation of the Waldo Canyon has impacted our entire community.
At Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, we opened our doors at 610 Abbott Lane and a second emergency pet evacuation shelter to serve and care for pet evacuees. We sheltered 439 displaced animals of all kinds.

WANTED: Volunteer Foster Homes

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:07:00 GMT

Have you been looking for a way to give back to homeless animals in our community? Becoming a volunteer for our Foster Care Program is a great way to get involved and provide a safe haven for ill, injured, pregnant or nursing animals.

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