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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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
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
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…
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,…
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…
Volunteer Spotlight: Doug Harkness
Doug was driving by our shelter one day, and felt a pull to see how he could volunteer. Now, Doug is one of nearly 530…
Meet Mikey
Do you have butterflies? Mikey (A542176) would be tickled pink if you’d fall in love with him this Valentine’s Day. Mikey is a two-year-old brindle…
Destructive Chewing
Sooner or later every dog lover returns home to find some unexpected damage inflicted by his or her dog…or, more specifically, that dog’s incisors and…
Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Gardiner
Meet Jessica! Jessica is one of our nearly 530 active volunteers and 240 fosters. Additionally, Jessica is one of our Adoption Service Representatives! We sat…
Meet Bosworth
Meet Bosworth! This Husky/St. Bernard mix is a very, VERY smart dog. Bosworth (A539360) is one-and-a-half-years old and when he came to us over the…
Kitten Behavior Basics
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, especially for cats. The fact is, well-socialized cats are more likely to have well-socialized kittens. Kittens often…
Meet Legolas
Legolas (A538779) is my name and snuggling is my game! Legolas came to the shelter in June of this year. He was lost and injured…
Foster Spotlight: Cat Ellis
Cat Ellis is one of our amazing Feline Foster Volunteers. Inspired by the lady who fostered Cat’s cat, (and Instagram celebrity) Winston Purrchill, Cat become…
Meet Doug-E-Fresh
Comin’ to you live from my kennel, it’s Doug-E-Fresh (A540299)! You know the bun! I’m a super fly guy looking for a new hip-hop home.…
Meet “The King”
Try not falling in love with me, Tommy (A535857)! I’m a three-year-old Labrador Retriever and Pit Bull mix. I’ve been in the shelter system since…
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