Paws for Summer Safety   With the majority of the nation under extreme high temperatures, it is important to keep our faithful companions safe in the hot weather.   Never, ever, ever leave your dog (or cat, or rabbit, or bird, or llama) in the car in the summer. We all know that keeping your pet in a car is deadly in a matter of moments, even if you have...

I often refer to my house as “Puppy Palace” since we have 4 dogs and 2 cats.  Our pets are part of our family, and we take pride in the physical and psychological rehabilitation work we have done with our rescues. All of our rescues now are small dogs; my 2 Chihuahua mixes and the terrier mix are all less than 10 lbs, and my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel...

Post by:  Gina Stone   We’ve discussed the necessity for a first aid kit, and what you would need if a person needed immediate help when they were injured; but would you know what to do if your dog, cat, or pet lizard needed help?  I ran into this issue this week, after coming home from school to find my Cavvie, Daisy,  whimpering and unable to move without...

Post by:  Chuck Wilson Woof! Chirp! Meow! No mater what kind pet or pets your family keeps, it’s important to have a preparedness plan for them too. Let’s take a few minutes to think about this important issue. Your furry, feathered or finned family members need some special attention in your overall family preparedness plan. A commonly overlooked part of a...