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Get YOUR Doggie DNA Test Kit TODAY!

So you've probably heard about or even seen DOGGIE DNA testing kits....at the shelter, right? Well now the company has an upgraded version 3.0 which provides even more details and information about your mixed breed dog, some of which are super important medical details your vet will need to know about. Here's an example of a recent DNA submission sent in by the shelter's director who adopted a sato from Puerto Rico in October. The results arrived via email on Thursday 12/7/17. Edi was adopted in mid October and was about 6-7 months and only 7 pounds. We expected Eddie's…
director
December 8, 2017
EVENTSNewstop story

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT ADOPTION DAYS….

PLEASE NOTE: The shelter technically opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday - Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday/Sunday However, if we have pets going up for adoption and expect to be busy which is the case most weeks we try to open a bit earlier as the line can be quite long and as a safety and courtesy to the neighborhood- school buses and people going to work we do try to open as early as possible (normally between 9:30-10:30 depending on the day and number of animals - but it completely depends on how long it takes our team to feed…
director
November 16, 2017
AdvocacyNewsPet Behavior

GREAT INFORMATION ABOUT DECLAWING CATS – SUGGESTIONS – OPTIONS – AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) has revised its previous 2015 position statement on declawing to strongly OPPOSE DECLAWING CATS as an elective procedure. Do you really KNOW what is involved with declawing a cat?? Great info for CLAW COUNSELING: Helping cat owners live alongside cats with claws If your not familiar with NAIL CAPS for cats (and even dogs) click here for a list of all sorts of options, brands, sizes, colors and pricing. There are countless options out there these days - From metallic colors, solid, neon, GLOW IN THE DARK to french manicure style...your pet/s can…
director
September 12, 2017
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20 Ways To Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer

Higher temperatures may translate into more time spent outdoors, but for pet owners, they can also mean more visits to the veterinarian.? Summer seems to bring more skin and ear infections and an increase in injuries overall. Here are 20 ways to protect your pet during the warmer months. Shield delicate skin. Skin cancer is the mos common form of cancer in dogs and the second most common in cats. Even though fur provides some protection from the sun, you should apply a pet sunblock every 3 to 4 hours to the least-hair-covered spots: bellies on dogs (especially ones who…
director
June 23, 2017
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