Dog Bite Prevention
Children are at high risk for sustaining dog bites, especially from dogs they know during everyday activities. Implement these strategies to prevent a dog bite from happening in your home.… Read more
Category: Dogs
Dog Training: The Art of Calm
An underrated life skill for any dog to have is the ability to calm themselves in situation that would typically solicit an excited response such a jumping and barking. Here are some training tips on how to teach your dog how to choose calm over chaos.… Read more
Two Young Animal Advocates Fighting to Stop Puppy and Kitten Mills
As many of you know, every year, millions of puppies and kittens are inhumanely bred in mills across the United States. Many of them are neglected and die from inhumane conditions, but two young Washington State animal welfare advocates, Novia Liu and Ava Finn, are committed to change that. In 2018, California and Maryland both… Read more
Seattle Humane Pet Food Bank joins regional effort
What we’re doing to address pet food insecurity during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented time in history, when so many people are struggling to make ends meet, Seattle Humane has joined an amazing regional effort to ensure pet owners are able to keep their animals happy and healthy by addressing food insecurity in the… Read more
Scrap Passing These Foods Under the Holiday Table
The holidays always bring out a bounty of rich, temping foods, but don’t let Fido’s pleading puppy dog eyes or the cat’s hard stare at your plate fool you into thinking they can and should share in all parts of the feast. Even a small portion of the wrong food can send your pet to… Read more
Doggie Duds: Puppy Potty Training
Who doesn’t love a puppy? Adorable, floppy, and downright goofy, every home cherishes these early days. But with puppyhood comes… potty training. Follow our six simple steps to build a strong potty training foundation with your pup. 1. Crate Train. Dogs are natural den dwellers and most will seek a “den” of their own. Crates often… Read more
6 Fluff-bugs Who’ve Had Enough of Winter!
It’s that time of year when everyone is suffering from post-holiday blues. No more twinkling lights and festive music to make the weather warmer. The next few months might have us longing for the magic of Pacific Northwest summers! But humans aren’t the only species dreaming of warmer months, here are six fluff-bugs who’ve had… Read more
7 Ways to Transition New Pets into the Home
The holiday season is a time of year where shelters everywhere experience many “gift adoptions.” While the thought of surprising your loved ones with a long anticipated furry friend might be heartwarming, many of these gift adoptions don’t work out. Why? Because many gift adoptions are impulsive. They can also be forced – where potential… Read more
Sweetheart Sunday – Poppy
It’s Sweetheart Sunday. Please meet Poppy, a 3-year-old purebred American Bulldog! Poppy is just the sweetest, gentlest girl you’ll ever meet. Poppy has incredible manners. Watch her take treats oh-so-gently from my hand. She has irresistible eyes that will melt hearts. She’ll look up at you adoringly when you show her some… Read more
6 Winter Tips to Keep Fido Safe and Warm
Now that it feels like we’re in the dead of winter here in the PNW, what should you do to keep your dogs happy and active? Whether it’s indoor play or outdoor play, we’re here to save you and your furry babies from being cooped up all winter long. 1. Watch out for stinging… Read more