Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply is hosting a Sheltering Hands cat adoption day. August 17, 2019, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Sheltering Hands is bringing some friendly felines that are looking for their forever home.  Join us at our Highway 27 location and learn how to donate. Help us to give back so pick up or donate cat foods dry and wet, toys, litter and litter boxes, treats, etc. Because we know your pets are family and Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply strives to keep everything you need for all your family members.

About Sheltering Hands

Sheltering Hands, Inc. is a volunteer-based, limited intake, live release rescue formed in 2007  serving Marion and Levy County in central Florida. A network of foster homes and residential facilities provide care until a home is found for adoptable cats. Also, TNR Services help feral/community cats including providing traps, very low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter is available for individuals who have a cat or cats in their care that need these services. Moreover, Sheltering Hands participates in education programs about responsible pet care, as well as conducting programs and assistance for spay/neuter and injured animal needs. Also, Sheltering Hands, Inc. is a 501c3 corporation depending on the generosity of the community and donations to make a difference in the lives of cats in the Marion and Levy County area. Help us support the Sheltering Hands Cat Adoption.

OBFS Cat Products Great for Donating

Furthermore, Ocala Breeder’s Feed carries a variety of brands and feline products. Pick up or donate cat foods dry and wet, toys, litter and litter boxes, treats, etc. Below is just some of the products and brands that can be found at our store locations. Also, many of these products will make great donations towards the Sheltering Hands project.

• Pride Cat Litter
• Fussie Cat Food Options
• Merrick Cat
• Adams Flea and Tick
• Orijen Kitten and Cat
• Acana Meadowland Cat
• Grain Free Cat/ Kitten Food
• Inaba Grilled Tune Filla Cat Treats
• Canidae All Life Stages Cat
• Cave Cuddler Cat Bed
• Also, Kong Bobble Cat Toy

Sheltering Hands Mission

Improving the lives of cats through humane care, spay/neuter, adoptions, education, and support services. Freedom from hunger and thirst by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor. Moreover, the freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area. Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment. Lastly, the freedom by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

Sheltering Hands Wish List

• Gas Cards for Animal Transports
• Bleach, Dish and Laundry Soaps
• Can Cat Foods
• Trash Bags (13 and 39 gal sizes)
• Paper Towels
• Copy Paper
• Dry Cat Food (Iams, Purina One, Authority )
• Copy Paper
• Food and Water Bowls (large and small)
• Postage Stamps (letter and postcard)
• Clay Cat Litter
• Litter Boxes
• Litter Scoops
• New Cat Toys
• Cardboard Scratching Boards
• Scratching Posts
• Disposable Bed Pads/Puppy Pads
• Also, Throw Rugs, Towels, and Blankets

Furthermore, Ocala Breeder’s Feed carries a variety of pet food brands and feline supplies. Stop in and give to the Sheltering Hands Donation Collection.

International Hoof-Care Week spreads awareness for the care of hoofed animals. Each year, the week begins the third Tuesday in January and goes through Friday. January 19-22, 2021.

Ocala Breeders Feed & Supply will be participating by hosting a sale on hoof care products.

Sale Items

• 10% off all hoof care, including supplements, hoof dressings, and packing.
• $50 off TRM Gro Hoof 22lb Bucket

Including Magic Cushion, Farriers Formula, Horseshoers Secret, and many more hoof care products.

Magic Cushion

Magic Cushion by Absorbine is the only anti-inflammatory and analgesics hoof packing available to the equine athlete. This product has been proven effective in providing relief to horses suffering from soreness resulting from the everyday rigors of training, laminitis, white line disease, pedal ostitis, abscesses, bruising, corns, canker, and any trauma to the hoof tissue.

Farriers Formula

Farrier’s Formula is a hoof supplement with over 30 years of research, clinical trials, and field testing to ensure the best results for problems with hooves like quarter cracks, brittle hoof walls, thin and soft soles, damaged coffin bone, and many more. Farrier’s Formula is a pelleted supplement that can be used separately from grain or as a top dressing.  Nutrients like phospholipids, omega fatty acids, vitamins, minerals allow the horse to build strong hoof tissue and promote health and growth.

Horseshoers Secret

Horseshoer’s Secret Extra Strength from Farnam is a feed supplement that helps strengthen your horse’s ligaments, joints, and hooves. Moreover, this nutritious supplement improves weak hooves and connective tissue through an easy to digest formula. Furthermore, The ingredients in Horseshoer’s Secret Extra Strength allows for improved moisture retention in the hooves and works as an all-around form of nutritional support in the digestive system.

TRM GROHOOF

GroHoof Pellets from TRM are a concentrated feed supplement to help support your horse’s hoof health. Accordingly, Formulated with essential nutrients such as biotin, zinc, and copper that help with growth and improved integrity, this supplement promotes improved overall hoof health. Therefore, GroHoof comes in a palatable pelleted formula to help entice even the pickiest eaters.

For Example, Here are some ways to participate in International Hoof Care Week

• Learn the importance of caring for hooves
• Find a farrier in your community and observe what they do
• Attend an equine foot and hoof care clinic
• Learn about farriers and what it takes to become one
• Don’t forget to share this day on social media with #InternationalHoofCareWeek

On the whole, Ocala Breeders’ Feed and Supply strives to provide a knowledgeable, friendly staff that knows customers by name! Although we have grown over the years, a steadfast commitment to customer service remains. Such as, Product lines that meet the needs of our clientele make OBFS your one-stop shop for your farm and pet needs.

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Source: National Farriers Week, International Hoof Care