Help Save Sweet, Frightened Patches Before it’s Too Late!
Meet Patches, a gentle young pup who would love to find a home where he can work on being brave and confident. A supportive family who will show him that there’s nothing to worry about would be just the ticket! The reality is that the shelter is very tough for more timid pups, and with so many dogs that need Pima Animal Care’s help, it’s hard to give every dog the attention that they deserve and need to thrive right now. Patches has come a long way during his time with PACC, but he really needs to continue his journey in a...
Why You Should Do Breathwork Training with Your Dog
Implementing a self-care routine can make you feel better, improve your physiological state, and enhance your mood. What’s more, some self-care tools can also benefit your dog! Breathwork is a focus on intentional breathing, and it can help you send positive messages that impact your pup. What Is Breathwork Training? Breathwork can be as simple as paying attention to your normal breathing. More advanced techniques involve manipulating continuous breath patterns to activate or ground yourself. The benefits of breathwork for people are...
Letter From Vincent: A Dispatch From the Director of HASS
I’ve been thinking a lot about people. About the people we work with, and the people in the communities we serve. We don’t always talk about people in animal welfare, but we should, because we’ve discovered at HASS that you can’t aid in animal welfare without coming to the aid of people—or without people helping you. This week, I am joining more than 2,500 of my friends and colleagues at HSUS Animal Care Expo in New Orleans. I’ve known many of these committed animal welfare professionals for two and a...
Invest in a Pet-Friendly Franchise That’s Revolutionizing Lawn Care!
Have you thought about starting your own business but are worried about security and a steady income? Become a franchise owner with NaturaLawn of America® and run your own business and enjoy stability and consistent cash flow! Starting your own business from the ground up takes time, money, dedication, and risk. But when you become a NaturaLawn® of America franchisee, you minimize your risk, ensure your security, and still get to be your own boss. What’s more, you get to be part of an environmentally and pet-friendly lawn...
Plan a Dog-Friendly Easter if You’re a Pet Owner with Kids
It’s almost Easter, and it’s important to remember to practice good pet safety if you’re a dog owner. Over the decades, brightly colored plastic eggs have gained in popularity for their ability to hide small toys and candies. But plastic eggs with kids in mind can also be a temptation and potential danger for dogs due to those very same contents. Not only that, but dogs can also ingest broken plastic while getting to the goods inside. Unfortunately, those “goodies” are generally not good for dogs if consumed, and...
Food as Medicine: Go Beyond Kibble with Chi Dog
Are you worried that kibble isn’t healthy enough for your dog? There are convenient alternatives formulated according to Food Therapy that nourish your pup and help eliminate allergies and other health problems caused by imbalances. Do you ever look at a bag of kibble and think: “How can that be a healthy food for my dog?” If you’re a dog parent who’s concerned about what you feed your pooch, you’re not alone! And I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to feed your dog better! You can feed your...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home results, Spanish language customer service course, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.Please note: There will be no additional blog posts this week. Over 10,000 dogs and cats reunite with their families, thanks to the Return to Home ChallengeIn October of 2022, over 10,000 lost pets were reunited with their families thanks to the Return to Home Challenge. Seventeen national organizations came together to promote the Challenge that encouraged animal shelters and foster-based organizations to create a culture of return to home within their...
Dental Care for Every Stage of Your Dog or Cat’s Life
Whether your dog or cat is a youngster or a senior, or anything in between, regular dental care throughout his life is vital for maintaining strong teeth and gums, and preventing painful problems. Dental disease is one of the most common problems in our dogs and cats. It’s also one of the easier conditions to prevent or minimize, although it requires regular and consistent dental care throughout the animal’s life. This article offers an integrative approach to canine and feline dental care, from babyhood to the senior years. Start...
Pain-Free Diabetes Testing for Dogs and Cats
This breakthrough technology means you no longer have to use a painful lancet to draw blood samples from your diabetic dog or cat. If you have a dog or cat with diabetes, you know that poking her with a lancet to get blood for a glucose sample hurts you almost as much as it does her. No one wants to cause their animal pain, especially when the goal is simply to help them live healthy, happy lives. Collaboration Is Born PetTest Genteel is quite literally the breakthrough technology diabetic dog and cat parents have been waiting for....
Handsome Howard Has a Favor to Ask You. Please Say YES!!!
Meet Howard, a neutered chocolate-brown pibble mix with white markings and an adorably stubby snausage tail. He weighs approximately 63 pounds and is believed to be about 3 years old. Now that we’ve dispensed with the formalities, this incredibly handsome hunk finds himself in the difficult position of having to ask a favor of you: Would you please adopt him or share his story so he can find a forever home? He knows it’s a lot to ask, but he feels quite certain you’ll be glad you took a chance on him. Photo: Pima Animal Care...