With Halloween quickly approaching, there are a few things to keep in mind. It’s important to remember these helpful tips to keep our pets safe during this Halloween season! -For starters, we want to make sure to keep the bowl of candy away from our pets, and keep it just for the trick-or-treaters. Chocolate can… Read more
Are you an animal lover? If you can’t get enough of these precious furry love bugs, then you should consider foster care! Fostering an animal can be so rewarding and so much fun. We are always looking for new foster parents for our furry friends here at the Seattle Humane! Last year, 5,483 shelter animals benefited… Read more
With the colder months quickly approaching, it’s very important that we keep in mind our pets who might be suffering from arthritis. Colder weather can wreak havoc on diseased joints and cause great discomfort. With these tips and a visit to your vet, you can help prepare for cold months ahead and keep your pet’s… Read more
We all love our pets, but sometimes money can get a little bit tight! We have put together a list of things that can help with lowering the cost of your expenses each month without skimping on your pet. There’s no need to completely disengage from your pet’s needs, just follow these helpful budget tips… Read more
It’s a fact of life that our pets are going to grow old, but that doesn’t mean it has to weigh down our four-legged friends! With providing the proper care to our aging pets, we can make the transition period much easier on them! What are some things you can do to help them out?… Read more
It’s hard to say goodbye to summer, not only for us but also for our furry four-legged friends too! As we get nervous to jump into the back-to-school routine yet again, so do our pets. Our pets enjoy the summer because it’s more time to spend with us! During the summer, most of us either… Read more
We are quickly approaching the 10th annual National Dog Day on Aug. 26. This important day began in 2004 founded by pet lifestyle expert and author, Colleen Paige, to recognize all dogs and everything they do for us. This day was created to honor dogs and to show our deep appreciation for the impact they have on… Read more
Thinking about adding a new furry friend to your family but want to start small? Or perhaps you’ve never considered a critter such as a rabbit, guinea pig or hamster because they don’t seem to have the personalities of dogs and cats? We’re here to dispel some common critter myths and offer some fun insights… Read more
As warm weather approaches so do many pests. There’s nothing worse than losing your garden bounty to a herd of snails or slugs. But before you put out that slug bait, remember that many of these pesticides are made with materials that are irresistible to our pets and wildlife. If you’re battling slugs, try natural… Read more
What is FIV? The Feline Immunodeficiency Virus is a slow-developing virus that weakens the feline immune system. It’s estimated that 3 percent of cats nationwide are infected with FIV; mostly unaltered males due to their tendency to roam and fight while looking for a mate. How is it transmitted? FIV is spread between cats through… Read more