Bringing Home A New Kitten

What is the best way to introduce my new kitten to my home? A new home with new sights, new sounds, and new smells can be a scary place for a young kitten, but there are things you can do to make the transition easier. Your new kitten likely left behind a loving mother, playful […]

Walk Your Pet Month

Too often, when you say, “It’s time to walk the dog,” many people assume that your pup needs to potty. Yes, walking the dog is essential to keeping the household carpet unblemished, but taking a stroll with your pooch provides many other benefits to your pet and you! Walking your dog is a simple task […]

Shelter Pets Turned Stars

By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Recently Joel Slaven of Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals was honored at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s Furball, our annual live and silent auction event. This year, we celebrated animal rescue and awarded our first Animal Hero Award to Joel Slaven. Joel Slaven’s company spans the country but is based […]

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 […]

Dog Toys

For dogs toys are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors from developing. Toys should be appropriate for your dog’s size. Toys we recommend Very hard rubber toys, such as Nylabone®-type products and Kong®-type products, are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and are fun […]

The Sanford shelter will open at 2PM on Saturday, April 27.