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What to expect when you vaccinate your pet

admin 2014-04-21T20:10:46-07:00 January 14th, 2014|Caregiver Tips|

Vaccination safety is quite high and the vast majority of our furry family members hardly skip a beat. Generally, the diseases that you are protecting them from are far worse than the risk of an adverse vaccine reaction. However rare, vaccine reactions can occur and you should be aware of what is normal as well as the possible adverse reactions. Normal Reactions: Some puppies and kittens may run a mild fever (102-104 degrees), be slightly lethargic, grumpy, and not eat well for 36-48 hours following vaccination. This is a normal response-their immune system is working to process the vaccine. It [...]

Holiday Cat Care Tips

admin 2014-04-21T20:11:37-07:00 December 12th, 2013|Caregiver Tips|

The holidays are coming up and it’s time to deck the halls and host festive get togethers. If you have a cat in the house, the holidays can present added dangers for your pet. Follow these few simple tips to keep your pet merry and safe this holiday season! Cat safe décor: Cats are curious by nature and they look at decorations as new toys to play with. When setting up your tree, make sure it is anchored so your cat can’t tip it over if he attempts to climb the tree. Also, make sure light cords are secured. Avoid any tinsel [...]

A message from Karn and Mark

admin 2020-04-09T10:12:32-07:00 December 12th, 2013|Support Our Cause|

Message from Karn and Mark, the founders and leaders of FixNation: As the end of 2013 approaches, we are in awe of just how many humane, caring individuals have contributed to the success of FixNation since we launched operations in 2007. First, we wish to acknowledge our team of vets, techs, office staff, executives and volunteers - the men and women who provide the day-to-day services we are committed to deliver in furtherance of our mission. Secondly, we gratefully thank our donors - individuals who have parted with their own hard-earned funds, as well as those serving as decision-makers for foundations [...]

Joann Keegan | Volunteer of the Month, Dec 2013

admin 2014-01-20T17:49:01-08:00 December 12th, 2013|Happy Tails|

Name: Joann Keegan About: I have been an Insurance Industry Specialist for the last 25 years, but an animal lover my entire life! City and neighborhood: Sunland, CA Years volunteering at FixNation: 6+months What brought you to want to volunteer for FixNation: Years ago, there was a big problem on my street, and at one time, I had over 30 feral cats living on my property. There were many more at other homes on the street as well. I live way back in the foothills. I think that people just drop cats back here and think they will survive. I heard about Fixnations services by [...]

The cat who came home

admin 2013-12-18T13:42:08-08:00 December 12th, 2013|Happy Tails|

A handsome Russian blue came into FixNation as part of a large-scale T-N-R effort, a friendly boy who had recently joined a caretakers’ colony. Blue, as she’d been calling him, had shown up about a month ago, and usually came by for dinner nightly. He was a large, outgoing cat, quite different from the rest of the colony that was quite feral. The trapper resolved to find him a new home, and brought him into FixNation for neutering before putting him up for adoption. To everyone’s surprise, Blue was not only already neutered but also microchipped…and his name was Max, [...]

Do you know the recommended feline vaccine protocol?

admin 2020-03-11T16:42:35-07:00 November 21st, 2013|Caregiver Tips|

Here are guidelines on vaccinating and revaccinating your kitty against the most common diseases. It is important to remember to vaccinate – and boost – your cat’s vaccines at the appropriate times(s). Vaccines help to protect against specific infectious diseases caused by some viruses and bacteria. Vaccination stimulates the immune system to destroy the organism and “remember” it so that in can fight the invading foreign infection again if necessary in the future. It is important to remember that some diseases are easier to vaccinate against that others, and that some vaccines confer a greater level of immunity against disease [...]

Joseph Federico | Volunteer of the Month, Oct 2013

admin 2014-01-20T17:49:27-08:00 November 18th, 2013|Happy Tails|

Name: Joseph D. Federico About: Born in Ohio, Schooled in Florida, I have lived in Southern California since 1978 City and neighborhood: Altadena, California has been my home over the last 22 years. It's a little more wild than some of the other towns nearby like Pasadena and Arcadia, but it is full of incredibly warm and helpful neighbors that are always nearby. It's because we have such a great community that we all join together to help the feral cats find safety and population control. Years volunteering at FixNation: I have only recently found my way to FixNation this year and have wanted to volunteer to be [...]

NKLA Adoptathon, November 10

admin 2020-04-09T10:12:26-07:00 November 18th, 2013|News and Events|

FixNation was on hand to promote low and no cost spay neuter for pet and homeless community cats last weekend at the NKLA adoptathon. Our booth was acorss from adoption checkout, so we got to watch and listen to the bell toll over 400 times for over 400 adoptions-and lives saved-over the weekend! We distributed information on our TNR program to dog and cat loving Los Angelenoes alike!

Day of the Dead Celebration remembers deceased cats and kittens

admin 2014-01-20T17:49:34-08:00 October 28th, 2013|News and Events|

If you haven't already had the pleasure of attending the Dia De Los Muertos festival at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, please plan to join us next year! FixNation along with many other individuals, families, and friends descended on the Cemetery on Saturday, November 2, to celebrate this ancient tradition and holiday that reunited and honors beloved ancestors and loved ones lost. In celebration, each year FixNation erects an altar to lost and deceased cats. FixNation's altar honors departed cats but also allows us to educate the public about our work on behalf of the community cats that are still living [...]

Halloween: Protecting your black cats

admin 2013-10-28T13:15:32-07:00 October 15th, 2013|Caregiver Tips|

Every October, Halloween ushers in its unique kind of fun in the form of pumpkins, candy, and costumes. Spider webs and creepy decorations set the stage for parties, ghost stories and trick-or-treating. It is important to remember that what is holiday fun for humans can be hazardous for four-legged friends. Halloween is the busiest time of year for the Pet Poison hotline because pets often accidentally ingest Halloween candy or décor. Two simple tips will help keep your furry friends safe this Halloween: Keep pets inside around Halloween and away from visiting ghouls and goblins during trick-or-treating. Animals can become scared of [...]