Congratulations on bringing home a new pup! If you’ve got other furry family members in the house, you’ll want to make a plan for introductions ahead of time; whether you have a playful pooch or a curious cat, taking the right approach is essential for fostering harmony… Read More
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Adding a new furry friend to the family? Congratulations! There’s nothing quite like the excitement and joy that comes with bringing a new pet into your home. But if you also have children, it’s important to ensure a smooth and safe introduction for everyone involved. To help… Read More
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Congratulations on adopting your new canine companion! Bringing home a new dog can be a wonderful experience, but it’s also normal for both of you to feel a bit overwhelmed. That’s where the “rule of 3” comes in! This is a general guideline that suggests there are… Read More
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Congrats on bringing home a furry new family member! Acclimating your pup to their new home will take time and patience, but seeing your new friend get comfortable will be incredibly rewarding. Remember, every dog is unique, so take your time and follow your new pet’s lead. Read More
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Congratulations on welcoming a new canine pal to the family! Preparing your home (and yourself!) ahead of time will help ensure your pup’s transition is as smooth as possible. Here’s a handy list of what you’ll need-let’s go shopping and get your doggy essentials sorted! High-Quality Dog… Read More
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Dogs Playing for Life is a national initiative designed to give shelter dogs the opportunity to socialize, play, and thrive. By organizing supervised playgroups, shelters like ours help dogs build confidence and prepare for adoption. Why Playgroups Matter Playgroups transform the… Read More
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Much like the miners during the Gold Rush, dogs and cats are territorial animals. They “stake a claim” to a particular space, area, or object. They let other people and animals know about their claim by marking it using a variety of methods at different levels of intensity. For example,… Read More
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From “the leader of the pack” to “the top dog,” plenty of simplistic metaphors come from the canine world. But relationships between canines can be pretty complex, beginning with the very first meeting. Like most animals who live in groups, dogs establish their own social structure, sometimes called a dominance… Read More
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Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby! If your family already includes a pet, you’ll need to help that first “baby” adjust to the new one you’ll soon bring home. You can help your pet cope with this big change in much the same way parents help children understand that a new… Read More
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For dogs and other animal companions, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity. Toys help fight boredom in dogs left alone, and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors from developing. Although cats can be pretty picky when it comes to enjoying particular toys—ignoring a $10 catnip mouse… Read More
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