Managing Your Kitten’s Rough Play

The first step with any behavioral issue is to take your cat to the veterinarian for a full evaluation. Cats are very stoic animals and will hide illness and injury. Sometimes our only clue that something is physically wrong is a behavioral symptom. Many behavioral...

Cats and Interactive Play

The first step with any behavioral issue is to take your cat to the veterinarian for a full evaluation. Cats are very stoic animals and will hide illness and injury. Sometimes our only clue that something is physically wrong is a behavioral symptom. Many behavioral...

Bringing a New Dog Home

Bringing Your New Dog Home – The First Few Weeks Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a new dog or puppy! This can be an exciting time but also a stressful time. Everyone is going to need a little time to adjust to new routines and new relationships....

Canine Body Language – 101

Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to communicate with you? Dogs “speak” mostly with their bodies, often relaying very little with their vocal cords. We can learn a lot about our companions by understanding their body language, which in turn allows us to...

Meet Stevie Nicks!

Stevie Nicks Hi there, I’m Stevie Nicks! No, I’m not in a band or anything like that, but I’m happy to be named after someone so special. And you can change my name when you come to adopt me, if you want to! I’ll answer to anything you decide...

Bored Pets? Try These Activities!

BE CREATIVE! Puzzle feeders are great for treats! ● Feed all meals in some type of slow feeder or puzzle feeder. A good example of this would be a KongWobbler. This helps them work for their food and keeps them occupied for a longer length of time.● If the weather is...

I Found a Kitten! Now What?

Kitten season is in full swing! This time of year is a great reminder of the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. Each year we care for hundreds of abandoned and stray kittens as well as mom’s with litters. It’s important to be prepared for what to do if you...