Jun 30, 2023 | Wayside Waifs News
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...
Jun 21, 2023 | Animal behavior, Cat training tips, Wayside Waifs News
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...
Feb 28, 2023 | Wayside Waifs News
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...
Jul 28, 2022 | Wayside Waifs News
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....
Mar 29, 2022 | Wayside Waifs News
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...
Nov 30, 2021 | Wayside Waifs News
It is not uncommon for dogs to be fearful of strangers or new family members. With shelter dogs, many timeswe don’t know what their past experiences have been. If you have just adopted or acquired your dog, givingthem time to decompress, adjust, and bond before...
Oct 19, 2021 | Wayside Waifs News
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...
Oct 1, 2021 | Wayside Waifs News
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...
May 3, 2021 | Wayside Waifs News
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...