In April, pet organizations nationwide work to bring attention to the prevention of Heartworm Disease during National Heartworm Awareness Month. What is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease is a potentially fatal disease that affects dogs and cats, as well as other mammals, and it is spread by mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it … Continue reading Heartworm Awareness Month
April 8-14, 2018 is Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, do something special for your ACOs this week. Send them balloons, flowers or a nice card, letting them know that you appreciate all they do for their and your community. Do you know all that they do and are responsible for? Here are some highlights: … Continue reading Be sure to Thank your local Animal Care & Control Officers this week!
While some areas of the country are still experiencing Nor’easters, others parts are already welcoming crocus and daffodils as the first signs of spring. We have “sprung ahead” into daylight savings time in most areas and are looking forward to longer, warmer days spent outdoors. This is also the time of year that many people … Continue reading Spring is Just Around the Corner – Are You and Your Pet Ready?
March 18-24, 2018 is National Poison Prevention Week Remember your furry friends this week and always. There are a lot of different things (plants, medicines, people food, household products, etc) that can make your animals sick or even kill them. TIPS TO PREVENT POISONINGS Be prepared for an emergency. Keep the ASPCA Animal Poison Control … Continue reading National Poison Prevention Week
Dogs were called to duty in 1942, as the US Army was expanding quickly due to WWII. The United States K9 Corps was established March 13, 1942. Mrs. Alene Erlanger, a private citizen, initiated a program called Dogs for Defense. She, along with some breeders and the AKC, started a group to train dogs for … Continue reading Celebrate K-9 Veterans Day on March 13th
March is traditionally a month when people think about being “lucky”. We thought it would be a perfect time to reflect on the thousands of “lucky” pets who are adopted into loving homes every day around the country. And especially we wanted to emphasize the benefits of adopting over buying. According to the ASPCA website … Continue reading Lucky Animals Get Adopted
Spread the message that spaying and neutering saves lives! World Spay Day is an international day of action to promote the sterilization of pets, community cats and street dogs as a way to save animals’ lives. It takes place each year on the last Tuesday of February. Created as Spay Day USA by the Doris … Continue reading World Spay Day
February is National Cat Health Month, it’s also known as a month to celebrate love. One way to show your love is to schedule a visit to the vet for an annual check-up. The vet will check for periodontal disease, obesity and more. Be sure to write down any questions or concerns you have before … Continue reading Focus on Your Feline During National Cat Health Month
1. Get an energy efficient Hale Pet Door When it’s cold and snowy outside, you may be tempted to leave your dog indoors where you know he’ll be safe from the tempestuous winter weather when you’re away from home. But it’s important that your dog has access to the outdoors to answer nature’s call when … Continue reading Winter Pet Safety: Top 7 Tips
Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season Keeping your furry friends safe during the busy holiday season can be quite the challenge. There are new and interesting temptations in your home, new noises and smells, and likely a lot more people coming and going. In the hustle and bustle, it can sometimes be easy to … Continue reading Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season