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Jan 14 2019
Adopting a Rescued Bird
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…
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Jan 03 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…
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Dec 20 2018
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Nov 02 2018
Understanding Senior Pets
Better veterinary care, home care, nutrition, and treatment of medical and surgical problems in senior pets have all contributed to the explosion of the “senior set”! …
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Nov 02 2018
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Senior pets end up in shelters for a variety of reasons. They are often thought of as “problem pets” but in fact they lose their homes for a variety of reasons. Often senior pets end up in…
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Jun 19 2018
Summer Vacation with Your Dog
Ahhh, summer vacation. Long, leisurely hikes in the mountains, romping on the beach, camping under the stars… all great experiences for you to have with your pup. Preparing ahead of time will ensure…
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Apr 28 2018
What’s the deal with hairballs?
Most cat owners are all too familiar with the gagging, hacking sounds of a cat being troubled by a hairball. While we like to joke about hairballs, and they are sometimes harmless, these wads of fur,…