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What is a Catio? Maybe you've just adopted an adorable new kitten and are wondering how to give your feline friend the best life possible? Consider introducing a catio. A catio is an enclosed outdoor space specifically designed for cats, allowing them to safely...
For many people, pets are important members of the family. As of 2024, approximately 66% of American households (86.9 million homes) own at least one pet. If you’re a pet owner looking for a new home or apartment, some helpful home modifications for your pets can give...
Pets are beloved members of the family. So what happens when a couple agrees on adopting a pet, but then they breakup or have to be long distance for a period of time? Below you'll find a map by Just Great Lawyers indicating pet custody laws by state, an infographic...
Breed Identification Revisited Thanks to years of research we all know about the inaccuracy of breed labeling based on visual inspection, so perhaps the question should be: Why aren’t more shelters removing breed labeling? In 2014, Orange County Animal Services (OCAS)...
Breed labels assigned to dogs of unknown origin are often inaccurate, and observers don't agree on visual breed identification. Research has consistently shown that visual breed identification is very often inaccurate, and scientists have known for decades that even...
Keep Your Dog is a group of dog lovers devoted to helping people so they never have to surrender their dogs to a shelter. Keep Your Dog is heartbroken by the number of dogs surrendered to shelters every day– they believe dogs belong in homes with loving families their...
Visit Pettable.com to get your legitimate ESA (Emotional Support Animal) consultation from a trusted therapist and a money back guarantee. Most pet owners don't know that they qualify for an ESA, which then qualifies them under the Fair Housing Act. With an ESA letter...
Read this review by the Home Media reviews team of the best pet insurance companies for cats and dogs to learn about plans and coverage, compare pricing, and find a policy that’s right for you and your pet. Maintaining your pet’s health is an important part of caring...
Visit the link below to learn more about virtual dog training for your pup: links.goodpup.com/shelter/ARR
We all wish our dogs could tell us what they’re thinking. But if you watch closely and know what to look for, you can tell how your dog is feeling; no words necessary! Tail Wagging A wagging tail does not always mean a dog is happy. You also have to consider the speed...
The most common theories for how to compare human years to dog years uses an equation: one says that dog years X 7 = human years; another says the first year of a dog's life is 15 human years, the second year equals about nine human years, and after that, every human...
This past year was heaven for most dogs, with their family members having to stay home every day! Now that the world is getting back to normal, dogs may develop separation anxiety. Also, being abandoned, surrendered to a shelter, or joining a new family can trigger...
