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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...
Buddy ('Rufus'), adopted 1 year ago, is now a registered and certified Alliance of Therapy Dogs member! He needed to be a year old to be tested to be a therapy dog, which he achieved at one year, two months old. Buddy also earned his AKC CGC certification and also his...
Happy news! Batman has been adopted. He'd been with us since 10/14/22. Due to his older age and being diagnosed with very early degenerative heart disease, it was slow to get him adopted. But now, he’s been adopted by a wonderful couple in the perfect retirement home!
Jiffy - now named 'Nova' - is settling into her new home nicely and she has a new sister/ best pal to cuddle with. Happy Tails!
Patrice was adopted over the weekend and her new mom emailed, "I just wanted to send an update that Patrice (now Clover) is doing super great. She’s not enjoying going outside to potty especially with the cold but we are so proud of her for being brave. She just wants...
Fletcher's story is especially sweet. He's ~6 years old and had been with an ARR foster since September 20, 2022. He was diagnosed with progressive retinal atrophy, so he will eventually go blind. Unfortunately, dogs with health concerns typically have a hard time...
Little Bingo found an amazing home and his new family can't get enough of him! His new mom said: "...when he’s in the apartment he’s been nothing but the perfect little guy which came as a surprise to us too. No barking, scratching, destroying things. Just playtime...
Angel was adopted after only 9 days with an ARR foster. What's not to love about a low rider?!
