Posted in Health & Wellness

If it is too cold for the kids to go to school, it is too cold to let your dog run around outside as well....They are much smaller than us and can get very cold and very sick very quickly. Please don't let your dog outside for any longer than it is necessary when it is freezing outside....and make sure they are dry and warm from head to toe when t… read more

Posted in General

What is up with people and their New Years resolution of getting rid their pet! For 5 hours today all I heard was people trying to find a new home for their unwanted pet---anywhere from a few weeks old to 15 years or more. It was sickening! I wish people would realize their commitment to an animal as soon as they take it into their lives and int… read more

Posted in Health & Wellness

Even though it is cold outside, that doesn't mean you should stop treating for fleas and heartworms in your pets.... Fleas are still out when it is cold just waiting for a warm body to jump on. I have had more trouble in the winter with fleas in the past just because I wasn't expecting it than I have in the summer when everyone was expecting it. read more

Posted in General

Last week, a 2 day old kitten was left at our shelter...tiny little black and white tuxedo kitten. I immediately took him home! I haven't had a newborn kitten all this season (as I usually do). I had many kittens this summer, but got them all when they were out of the bottle feeding stage. I had forgotten how good it feels to take care of somet… read more

Posted in Adoptions

Before setting up an aquarium, you should research what kind of fish you like and find out how much space they need and what other breeds of fish they get along with....Do not trust the signs and people at the fish store--most of the time they are not accurate. There is endless information on the internet about fish, along with fantastic books on … read more