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Jan 17 2019
Change a Pet’s Life Day
January 24th is Change a Pet’s Life Day! This event was created 10 years ago by a group of animal lovers who wanted to recognize the hard work that shelter staff and volunteers do, encourage…
Jan 10 2019
January is Adopt a Rescued Bird Month
National Bird Day, celebrated each January, brings awareness of the importance of wild birds the world over and wild bird conservation. It has evolved into raising awareness about birds kept in…
Jan 03 2019
Fitness Trackers for Pets
Fitness trackers have become quite popular over the past decade. Fitbits, smart phones, and smart watch trackers allow us to monitor our daily health data: the number of steps taken, the calories…
Dec 27 2018
January is Train Your Dog Month
Do you have a dog that lunges at other dogs, people, or cars when on walks? Chases squirrels, rabbits, or chipmunks? Never comes when you call him? Barks like mad when the doorbell rings? If not, you…
Dec 20 2018
December is Cat Lovers Month!
There are cat lovers all over the world! In both the United States and Australia, about 30% of households have a cat. Similarly, about 38% of households in Canada and 25% in the UK have a cat. Just…
Dec 13 2018
Holiday Safety
Kinaras, and festive candles are lit, Christmas trees are decorated, fires burn, and food is, well, non-stop! It is the season of light, peace, and joy, and a time to visit with family and friends.…
Mar 31 2014
How Clean Is Your Pet’s Mouth?
Some people hold the belief that it is okay for a dog or cat to ‘clean' their wounds by licking them, or that their mouths are clean. But if you think about the places that they put their mouths,…
