Linzi Troilo-Dalfonso and Marlo, Otto and Murphy “The three mutts! Marlo, 10, is suspected to be an Australian Heeler and Mountain Cur (a versatile hunting dog). She keeps her brothers in line and loves going for evening walks. Otto, 9, is made up of Lab, Pitbull, Husky, and Sunshine. He’s always happy, but especially ifContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – August”
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Pet Spotlight of the Month – July
Hunter Stangroom, Louie, Denver and Moose “Louie, an American Pit Bull Terrier, was born on November 24, 2018, Denver (left) was adopted from an AKC breeder, and she was born on April 7, 2022. Moose (right) was adopted from a family who was unable to care for him in March, and his birthday is OctoberContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of the Month – July”
NATIONAL FEED A RESCUE PET WEEK
National Feed a Pet Rescue Week is held to raise money to feed cats, dogs and other animals at local rescue shelters. One of the biggest expenses that animal rescue shelters and rescue groups have is the cost of feeding the animals they are trying to help. This event is designed to provide food toContinue reading “NATIONAL FEED A RESCUE PET WEEK”
NATIONAL PET HYDRATION AWARENESS MONTH
It’s incredibly easy for our pets to become dehydrated, especially if they’re cats, and National Pet Hydration Awareness Month aims to help increase awareness about this. When the weather is crazy hot, keep an eye on any animals in your home for any signs of dehydration. Try to counteract dehydration by ensuring there is plenty ofContinue reading “NATIONAL PET HYDRATION AWARENESS MONTH”
Rescue Spotlight
Pet Adoption League “Homeless No More: Inside the Heart of Pet Adoption League” Within the walls of an animal rescue lies a world of wagging tails, hopeful eyes and boundless love waiting to be shared. Pet Adoption League’s rescue serves as a beacon of compassion, offering refuge to countless homeless and abandoned animals in searchContinue reading “Rescue Spotlight”
DO DOGS HAVE UNIQUE PAW PRINTS?
A dog’s paw pad is made up of fat, connective tissue, and collagen. The pads consist of thick, tough skin designed to protect a dog’s feet. The underside of a dog’s paws has pads that cushion their feet and provide traction. There are usually four main pads on the bottom of the paw – oneContinue reading “DO DOGS HAVE UNIQUE PAW PRINTS?”
NATIONAL ANIMAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK
National Poison Prevention Week, which President Kennedy launched in 1961, was originally meant to protect children from accidental poisonings. The effort has since grown to include pets. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Pet Poison Helpline promote awareness and provide information to pet owners during the third fullContinue reading “NATIONAL ANIMAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK”
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