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Why Are Some Dogs Afraid of Men?
As a society, our understanding of gender roles is increasingly nuanced. In this post, we use broad generalizations to explain the differences between “women” and “men.” We acknowledge
Panther’s Story
About 18 months ago, we received a stray cat who did NOT like people. We determined that he was a feral cat and would be best in an
“Project” Dogs: Two Stories and a Plea
Story One: Five to Thirteen Last November, we received a call from someone who was overwhelmed by the dogs they had taken in and needed immediate help. There
Ouch! Why Does Your Cat Bite?
When your cat bites you or your family, it can happen quickly and cause injury. There are several reasons why cats bite, and it's important to understand them.
Beat the Blahs
Is Your Pet is Bored? Have you got the winter blahs? The excitement of the holidays is over. The good winter snowfall has yet to happen. Blah. If
Chirping Cats
Feline Sounds Beyond the Meow and Purr Chirping, chirruping, trilling, chattering… all words to describe sounds many cats make that are very different than a meow or a
Elusive Dog Tails
Why do dogs chase and bite their tail? It’s funny, puzzling, and sometimes frustrating when your dog catches sight of his tail and spins in circles trying to
Back to School Time for Pets
This time of year is hectic, exciting, and stressful as we finish up our summer fun and the kids head back to school. A different schedule and more
Lost and Found Cats
A week ago, we received a stray cat. He was a young, neutered, friendly boy who was obviously someone’s pet. After posting his photo to our social media,
It’s Going to Get Loud… and Scary.
Dogs are just who they are… not sneaky or mysterious. They let you know if they’re happy, angry, or frightened. You just need to know how to understand