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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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Mar 20 2020

Kitten Season 101 with @101fosterkittens

Meet Briana (also known as @101FosterKittens on social media, a play on 101 Dalmatians), one of our life-saving feline fosters! In less than two years…
meet cass
Mar 20 2020

Meet Cass

This soulful boy is Cass! Cass (A539379) is a four-year-old Boxer/Pit Bull mix who’s looking for a special home. Cass is a little shy at…
Separation Anxiety
Mar 12 2020

Separation Anxiety

Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit behavior problems when they’re left alone. Typically, they’ll have a dramatic anxiety response within a short time (20–45 minutes) after…
Crate Training
Feb 16 2020

Allergies to Pets

Being a pet owner is never easy. While pets bring us joy and companionship on a daily basis, they also require training, veterinary care, time,…
Volunteer
Feb 15 2020

Barking Problem?

Problems such as escaping and excessive barking can result in neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances, and that means problems with your pet…

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