Reducing our carbon footprint is essential if we want to reduce the effects of global warming, but it’s not always easy to make the necessary changes to our lifestyles. There are so many components to being eco-friendly, from the cars we drive (or don’t drive) to the foods we eat, [...]
Caring for a Senior Pet: How to Make Sure Your Animal Is Safe and Happy Caring for an older pet can take a lot of time and energy, but it’s important to make sure you have all the right tools — both emotional and physical — to ensure he’s safe [...]
In the modern world, stress is considered to be a normal part of every individual’s life. Considering how busy life has become for all of us, it is no surprise to know that millions of Americans are diagnosed with some kind of mental illness each year. Fortunately, as the [...]
Man, you wouldn’t believe how many dogs we have that are heartworm positive! Every dog that makes its way through the shelter gets tested and right now we have 7 dogs who have tested positive for this deadly disease...and that’s just this week! Unfortunately, not enough people know about this [...]
We're sure you've heard the often-repeated phrase, "Have your pets spayed or neutered." From Price is Right to PSAs to t-shirt slogans, it's everywhere. However, statistics show that people still ignore this sound advice. Here at the shelter, we can't stress enough the importance of spaying or neutering your pets. [...]
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, animal experts warn. "Most people love to spend the warmer days enjoying the outdoors with friends and family, but it is important to remember that some [...]