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Ways to Give 5
Aug 01 2020

Preventing Litter Box Problems

Most of us know cats are finicky eaters, but they can also be pretty picky when it comes to the other end of the digestive…
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Jul 14 2020

Volunteer Spotlight: Jenni Thoma

Meet Jenni, one of our paw-some volunteers! An animal lover for her entire life, Jenni wanted to make a difference in the lives of shelter…
meet hubert
Jul 14 2020

Meet Hubert

Say “hi” to Hubert! At just three-years-old, Hubert (A546579) still has plenty of puppy dog energy. This Pit Bull mix would love to go on…
Dog Toys
Jun 27 2020

Area Off-Leash Dog Parks

Dog Park Etiquette Keep your dog from jumping on or interfering with people and their dogs. Off-leash does not mean out of control. Aggressive dogs…
Discouraging Free-Roaming Cats
Jun 19 2020

Discouraging Free-Roaming Cats

Many people have a problem with free-roaming cats who hunt wild birds as they feed or nest in their yards, who use their garden as…
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Jun 18 2020

Staff Spotlight: Dr. Lauren Henderson

Dr. Lauren Henderson is the shelter’s head veterinarian! Dr. Henderson, or Dr. H, as we lovingly refer to her as, has been with the shelter…
meet jingle
Jun 18 2020

Meet Jingle

Jingle, not just for the holidays anymore! Meet Jingle (A544867)! She is a two-year-old Pit Bull/Chow Chow mix looking for her forever home. Jingle loves…
Giving Tuesday
Jun 16 2020

Training Your Dog With Treats and Praise

We all like to be praised rather than punished. The same is true for your dog, and that’s the theory behind positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement…
Crate Training
Jun 15 2020

Crate Training

If you like nothing better than coming home from a hard day’s work and finding that your dog decided to “go” on the couch or…
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Jun 12 2020

Digging

“I dig because I can.” It’s the motto of dogs everywhere, and completely normal behavior. Yet the reasons behind the activity are varied. Your dog…
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May 21 2020

Volunteer Spotlight: Tom Lemaitre

Tom has been a foster and volunteer dog walker/trainer with the shelter for less than a year, and he’s already made a huge impact on…
meet queen
May 21 2020

Meet Queen

Meet a literal Queen. Her name is Queen and she is a nine-year-old sassy Golden Girl looking for a retirement home. Queen has been all…
Kitten Behavior Tips
May 12 2020

Your Cat – Indoors or Out?

Ever wonder what goes on behind closed doors? Healthy, safe cats live out their entire lives, for one thing. If you want your cat to…
meet autumn
Apr 22 2020

Meet Autumn

Meet Autumn! This three-year-old Sharpei/Pit Bull mix recently went out on an adventure with one of our paw-some volunteers. Autumn’s diary entry about her day…
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Apr 22 2020

Staff Spotlight: Julia Bonsell

Julia with her adopted cat and shelter alumni, Sebastian. Talk about a passion for animals! Julia’s got it! Julia has been involved with the Humane…
Giving Tuesday
Apr 01 2020

House Training

Contrary to popular belief, housetraining a puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspaper – it calls for vigilance, patience, and plenty…

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