The holidays are upon us and many of us will be traveling to visit friends and family. If you plan to bring your dog or cat along on the flight, keep these helpful tips in mind: Book a nonstop flight and take temperatures into consideration. During winter months, if possible, fly during the day when… Read more
During the holiday season, it’s a great time to spread holiday cheer. If your heart is calling you to help our furry friends out, there are many things you can do! Adopt. If you’re in the market for a furry friend of your own, now is a great time to adopt. Add a four-legged friend… Read more
As December is finally upon us, that means November and Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month are now over. Throughout the month of November, all senior pets 7 years and up had their adoption fee discounted. During this time, we were able to find loving homes for 35 senior pets! Our special promotion was publicized in our November… Read more
Pepper is a beautiful 12-year-old girl who has been in our care since last October. She’s currently living in a loving foster home, because she is highly stressed at the shelter. Pepper enjoys being around people, but more as an observer. She’s a social, but quiet girl, who will welcome her friends and strangers alike… Read more
Meet Lizzie, a 5th grade student who’s an aspiring writer and cat lover! She offered to write descriptions of our foster cats to help showcase our loving felines who aren’t seen on campus. Esmeralda is a 5-year-old torbie who’s currently staying with our wonderful volunteer foster parents, Michael and Tammy. They’ve been taking care of… Read more
Now is the perfect time to adopt a senior pet. Why? Because November is Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month, and senior pets are just the best! All month long the fee for adopting a senior pet will be reduced! A majority of senior pets come to us due to no fault of their own. Sometimes their owners… 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
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
As you’re opening your windows to let in the unexpected sunshine this week, remember your clever kitty who may want a slice of sunshine for themselves. Cats can be injured by falls from a window, rooftop or balcony. Urban veterinarians have actually coined the term high-rise syndrome for the trauma sustained from a fall of… Read more