Grooming Your Double-Coated Fluffy Dog at Home
When you first set eyes on your fluffy puppy or poofy rescue dog, chances are it was love at first sight. The dog’s grooming needs probably didn’t factor much into your decision to welcome your new pal into your family. But, all dogs need regular grooming, especially double-coated breeds – often described as “fluffy,” “floofy” or “poofy.” They need special attention due to their magnificent and unique coats that without regular maintenance can become matted and tangled or contribute to...
An Unusual Mixed-Breed Rescue Dog Needs a Hiking Buddy Stat!
Meet Kash! Kash is a happy, silly boy who was at the Pima Animal Care Center way back in 2017 before returning to them as a stray. Unfortunately, his people didn’t come for him, so he’s looking for a new home where he can spend his days soaking up affection from a loving family. While Kash shares his kennel with another PACC pup at the moment, he was admittedly a bit nervous when initially meeting other dogs in playgroups. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Fellow Pet Pals Naturally, he’d like to meet any resident dogs before...
Can Cats’ Paws Suffer Damage from Snow or Other Winter Elements? How Harsh is Too Harsh?
Cats are generally averse to cold, snowy conditions but good luck getting them to willingly don protective wear of any type or keep it on even if you manage to wrangle them into it. And you can forget about booties. Have you ever seen a cat get tape on their paws or cellophane? It’s a frantic and peeved herky-jerky dance until it’s removed. So, what can pet owners do for indoor/outdoor cats come winter if they live someplace where it snows? Photo: KK Snow & Cats First off, let’s clarify that some cats will allow their...
Rescue Dog “Spot” Still Waiting on Forever Home and Love He Deserves Nearly a Year Later
A sweet dog named Spot has been waiting on the security of a forever home since May 2022. Like so many homeless animals, Spot ended up at a shelter through no fault of his own. He, like the others, has no idea why every day he wakes up in a noisy shelter surrounded by frightened and nervous animals that are confused as to how they got there and when it will end. While Spot may be living in one that is known for its cleanliness, professionalism, and the kindness of its staff and volunteers, it’s still no substitute for the comfort and...
High potency probiotics for dogs and cats – why they’re the best option
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Foods that Support Your Dog or Cat’s Kidneys
If your dog or cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, don’t despair. These kidney-friendly foods and supplements will help support his health and well-being. Kidney problems are common in dogs and cats, especially as they get older. Let’s take a look at how these conditions manifest – and how certain foods and supplements can help support your dog or cat’s kidney health. Signs of Kidney Disease If your animal companion is drinking more water than usual (polydipsia), or urinating more frequently (polyuria),...
Animal Welfare Resolutions for 2023: Click Here for Inspiration!
Entering 2023, we asked you for your animal welfare resolutions—and you’ve inspired the heck out of us with your bold, compassionate, insightful, collaborative, deeply hopeful answers. You plan to get more lost pets back home, and find homes for more big dogs. You’re building a Memory Garden for hospice dogs and their families, and lobbying to make rescue pets the official state pet before the end of this year. You’re increasing access to vet care, and changing how we talk about pets whose owners can no longer keep...
Revitalize your short-term foster program with the help of this free course
Did your animal organization put its short-term foster program on-hold during the pandemic? Or perhaps your organization is overwhelmed and it seems like too much? Then the Short-Term Foster and Field Trips Online Instructor-Led Course may just be the thing you need to revive or start your short-term foster program! With many organizations experiencing understaffing and an uptick in intake, this is a program that can be run by volunteers and can provide long stay pets with a much-needed vacation. You’ll learn how to create and run...
Dog Groomer Turns Ordinary Family Pets Into Stunning Wildlife
A 30-year-old professional dog groomer by the name of Gabriel Feitosa is going viral for his stunning recreations of wild animals using family pets. Over the last few years, Feitosa has been garnering millions of views on TikTok for his incredible transformations that go well beyond the usual shampoo and cut that is usually associated with dog grooming. Instead, he uses OPAWZ — a non-toxic and vegan dye created for use with dogs — to bring about the changes. Photo: TikTok/@gabrielfeitosagrooming Dog Grooming His TikTok platform...
Staycation Pet Program in Charlotte Allows Dog Lovers Fun Short-Term Visits
Take a puppy for a staycation or daycation through a Charlotte pet program! Do you have the room in your heart and home to assist shelter dogs in need through Charlotte Animal Care and Control’s “Staycation” and “Daycation” pet programs? They allow residents to take in furry friends for short-term stays and visits at their own convenience. The program is invaluable when the shelter is at or near full capacity, which happened far more times in 2022 than they’d care to remember. Freeing up room in the...
