Protect Your Dogs from Dangerous Summer Temperatures As temperatures climb, it’s important to remember that summer heat can be just as dangerous for our pets as it is for us. While it’s fun to bring your dog along on … Continue reading →
Hot summer days call for cool treats—and your dog deserves to join in the fun! These simple, refreshing snacks are easy to make and can help keep your pup cool while providing healthy ingredients they’ll love. 🍦 Homemade Frozen Peanut … Continue reading →
Like many devoted pet owners, spouses Cody Smithey and Jordan Connelly were heartbroken when they had to say goodbye to their beloved beagle, Jazzmine. Jordan wanted to adopt another companion for their friendly Chow mix, William, right away, but Cody … Continue reading →
And the Teacher of the Year Award Goes To… We live in a time when there are so many different ways to learn—a physical or online school, YouTube, books, AI (artificial intelligence) platforms, and more. However, there is one remarkable … Continue reading →
There is something special about the bond between people and animals. No matter our age, pets have a remarkable ability to make us smile, reduce stress, and brighten our day. For seniors in assisted living communities, that bond means even … Continue reading →
As temperatures rise, it’s important to remember that cats can struggle with the heat just as much as dogs do. Felines are experts at finding sunny spots for a nap; however, summer heat can quickly become dangerous if they don’t … Continue reading →
National Volunteer Week – April 20-26: A week set aside to celebrate volunteerism. It is the perfect time to say Thank you and the perfect time to encourage others to become volunteers. Volunteers truly make a difference. Volunteers are the … Continue reading →
In March the ASPCA®’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) releases its findings about the Top Ten Poisons for the previous year. In 2021, APCC saw a 22% increase in call volume. It is extremely important for pet parents to be … Continue reading →
Easter – A fun holiday for kids yet can be hazardous to pets. The top three hazards are: Chocolate – Easter is the top day for chocolate intoxication in pets beating out Christmas, Valentine’s Day and even Halloween. Possibly because … Continue reading →
National Poison Prevention Week is a great time to find out more about the potential poisons and toxins your pet might get into – let’s keep our pets safe! In March the ASPCA®’s Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) releases its … Continue reading →
The information about pets and COVID 19 has been fairly consistent. There is still no evidence that pets can spread the virus to people and that, yes, pets can get the coronavirus. Buddy’s story is a sad reminder of this … Continue reading →
It seems that every day brings new pieces of information from a wide variety of sources, some more reliable than others. It’s like putting together a jigsaw puzzle without having the picture of completed photo on the box. We’re all … Continue reading →
COVID-19 has completely disrupted our lives. Interestingly when we started planning this issue it wasn’t even in our thoughts or on the list as a possible article. Now it has become a topic of concern for all of us. As … Continue reading →
Every day there is a great deal of important information reported about COVID 19 and it is difficult to keep up the reading. The following is a brief overview of a few items that we feel are important to know … Continue reading →
The time is right; the needs at area shelters and rescues are great. The COVID 19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. The work of animal shelters and rescues has been greatly impacted also. They need fosters NOW. … Continue reading →
