Pet Column
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Summer Hikes with Your Best Friend
Finally, the snow is (mostly) melted, and it’s time to switch from snow boots to hiking boots! Your best friend is ready too! Make sure your dog is
The Truth About Socializing a Kitten
There is a nasty rumor that you can’t train a cat. As we see cats grow and change in our care, we see just how intelligent, willing, and
The Truth About Socializing a Puppy
Bringing a puppy home is fun, exciting, and a lot of responsibility. Most puppy parents know they need to “socialize” a puppy to help them become a valued
What Breed is That Dog?
When we share photos of dogs we have for adoption, invariably we get the question: “What breed?” We usually answer with a shrug and a best guess. Like
Empty the Shelter
We are taking a big step to get pets adopted in the first two weeks of May. Partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation’s event “Empty the Shelters”, we’re offering
Are Those Kittens Orphans?
It’s that time of year again. We are not talking about mud season, spring blossom time, or plan-your-garden season. We want to talk about Kitten Season. Spring is
Helping Our Neighbors
Access to veterinary care is something that many of our neighbors struggle with. To our south and west are two communities where vet care is scarce or non-existent:
Veterinary Care for the Community
This is the fourth in a series of Pet Columns highlighting our 2022 Impact Statistics. Our belief: “Pets and People Live Better Together” is fundamental to the services
Returning Pets to Their People
This is the third in a series of Pet Columns highlighting our 2022 Impact Statistics. One of our 2022 Statistics makes us sad - we reunited only 24
Let’s Be Friends! Maybe, Maybe Not.
This Pet Column was written in collaboration with Bob Hennessy, expert dog trainer You’ve heard it: “It’s okay, my dog is friendly.” To be perfectly honest, you should