Fostering an animal is one way to see if you are ready to have a pet of your own. It can also be a good way to help out your local animal shelter. It helps an animal in need, and makes you feel good about your contribution. Here are some tips to help you through […]
Playful Paws: 4 Steps to Take After Adopting a Stray Dog or Cat
For any animal lover, seeing a stray animal in your neighborhood can pull at the heartstrings. Much like people, each animal has its own background and story. Every animal companion should have a home, but for many people, providing that home isn’t as easy as it sounds. According to the ASPCA, an estimated 6.5 million […]
First Dog? The 4 Things that Your Canine Really Needs from You
If you were pulled away from everything you knew and thrust into a new environment, you would likely be highly stressed. You might react with anything from fear to aggression. Even if the place you were taken to was the safest and happiest place in the world, you would still likely be afraid. This is […]
5 Benefits of Adopting a Senior Dog and How You Can Fight the Effects of Aging #hillstransforminglives
I love my Lady and am so glad she welcomed me into the pack. I was just a youngin’ at only 6-months-old when I needed a home, but these days, I am pushin’ bein’ a senior WOOF! Since I was adopted years ago, my Lady has also adopted more of us pups into the pack, including […]
Cats and Kittens | Adopting a Healthy Cat
Cats are lovin’ creatures! These days, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see a cat in lots of homes, sleepin’ in the window or cuddlin’ up on the laps of their owners. Although cats have been popular pets for as long as most can remember, they weren’t domesticated until less than 5,000 years or […]
Help Animals in Need with Buy a Bag, Give a Meal Program #fortheloveofpets
It’s a distant memory to me now, but I was an animal in need before I found my Lady. It’s right scary when your stomach is rumblin’ and ya don’t know where your next meal is comin’ from! These days it’s all good and my tummy is full, if you can’t tell from this spare […]
Black Dog Syndrome: Why Black Dogs Have Trouble Getting Adopted
Have you ever heard a dog referred to as a BBD? It means “big black dog” and it’s a term often used when talking about black dog syndrome. Black dog syndrome isn’t a disease, it’s actually a psychological phenomenon that is believed to leave more black dogs (especially large ones) behind in shelters while their […]
The Benefits of Adopting a Senior Dog
When it comes to adopting a dog, it seems like puppies get most of the attention and focus, with adults coming in second place. You hardly ever hear about senior dogs. But seniors are actually just as great to adopt as younger dogs! They have a lot of life and love left to give, and […]
The Benefits of Adopting a Shelter Pet
If you’re planning on getting a new pet, you have a lot of options. You could get them from a breeder, pet store, shelter, or direct from their current owner! But which option is best, for you and your new pet? In most cases, the answer is a shelter! Let’s take a look at The […]
What is the Best Age to Adopt a Dog?
If you’re considering getting a dog for your family, you’re likely considering a lot of different factors. You have to decide what breed or mixed breed to get, whether to get a male or female, and even what the dog’s age should be! What is the Best Age to Adopt a Dog? This info will […]
