You’d have to have had your head in the sand for the past week if you don’t know about Harvey. This is probably the largest and most costly natural disaster to have ever happened in the United States since we started tracking storms. The category four hurricane did an immense amount of damage to one…
They say that bad things come in three’s. If that’s true then the good news is we’re done! Have to say, it has been a rough, not to mention expensive past few weeks. If you follow us on Facebook then you already know what I’m referring to. It started with three dogs who came down…
I’ve been thinking a lot about the information from a cat behavior course I took last year. I’m finally getting around to rewriting our cat adoption packet to reflect some of the new thoughts and this summer I presented the cat care talk to our summer campers. Not wanting to be insulting, I skipped the…
OK, I admit it. I’m consumed with puppy envy! My sister just adopted the cutest little puppy and since she doesn’t live close by, I get to follow him via Facebook. I want to snuggle his furry little body and smell puppy breath! I guess it’s hitting me harder than when she adopted a puppy…
Only one month left before our fees go up – including animal licenses! Licenses for altered dogs and cats will go from $12 to $18 and if your pet isn’t fixed yet, (what are you waiting for?) it will go from $30 to $36. If your license is due soon I suggest you renew it…
Ever read the book “Yorkie Doodle Dandy”? Ever hear of it? Me neither until I did a google search on animal war heroes. There are more of them than you would think but actually that shouldn’t be a surprise given that animals have accompanied us into battle since we first started domesticating them. Smoky, a…
What are you doing this summer? Actually for the next six months? Looking for a way to put your love of animals to good use? Have a couple hours free each week? We need you! Come join our team of life-saving animal lovers by volunteering at the shelter. Whatever your skill level we have a…
Do you see strange rustling in your bushes? Hear funny noises coming from under your porch? It’s Springtime and with the change in season come kittens (among other young). About this time, they are getting old enough to venture from the nest and you may soon see little fluff balls. If we are to tame…
How do they always know when you are planning to go on vacation? And why do older pets often go downhill right before you leave? Is it because they know they won’t make it and want you near when they go? Is it because they don’t want you worrying about them while you are away?…