5 Tips for Bringing Your New Pet Home from the Shelter
Bringing a pet into the family is the start of an incredible journey for you and your new furry friend, but it’s also the most formative time for you and your pet’s long-term relationship. Each pet is an individual with their own history, and puppies and kittens are ready to figure out where they fit […]
Improving Cat Care
Animal shelters are stressful for any pet but especially for cats. While every effort is made to keep temporary resident cats as happy as possible while they wait for their forever home, cats in a shelter are frightened in a strange environment, experience new sounds and smells, and are surrounded by unfamiliar people. All of […]
Happy Holiday with Pets and Guests
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson It’s the holiday season. A stressful time for most of us as we try to cram as much “Fa La La La La” into our lives as we possibly can. But what about the needs of our pets? Are they still being met? Many people may answer ‘No.’ Our pets […]
Barking: What it Means and How to Control it
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Barking is a dog’s natural reaction to changes in their environment. Please allow your dog to indulge as long as the barking is reasonable. So what is reasonable? Barking briefly at strangers passing by, other animals, loud noises etc. What is not reasonable? That’s simple. When it annoys your neighbors. […]
The Hazards of Keeping Pets Outdoors
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Should your pet live inside the home with you or outside? This is a question that many people face when deciding whether or not to get or keep a pet. Below is information to help with that choice, and options to make life a little easier and more enriched for […]
Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson The fifth of July is the busiest day of the year for Animal Shelters. Why? Because the night before, pets all over town flee their homes in fear running from fireworks. How do you prevent this from happening to your pet? First thing’s first. Make sure your pet has ID […]
