Here you’ll find our full collection of resources for pet owners, including helpful links, tips and tricks, and assistance to help keep your pet with you.
Care to share your story or helpful information?
Training Importance of Training Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of owning a dog. A well trained dog is a happier dog and is much more accepted in public. Training also strengthens the bond you have been building since the day you brought your...
Grooming An important part of your dog’s overall health and well being is routine grooming. Dogs of any age can be taught to enjoy being groomed and this one on one time will strengthen your relationship with your dog. In addition, regular grooming will help you...
What You Need for Pick-up The day has finally arrived to bring your dog or puppy home. You already have your crate or harness in your vehicle to secure your new family member. There are a few other items to remember that are necessary to keep your new pup safe for...
Colorado Licensing and Registration Animal Rescue of the Rockies is licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s PACFA Division. PACFA (Pet Animal Care Facilities Act) requires shelters and rescues to provide standards of care ensuring the health and safety...
One of the most common behavior complaints about cats is inappropriate elimination outside the litter box. It is also a common reason why healthy cats are relinquished to shelters (and consequently euthanized). You should take heart, however, since this problem can...
The Itch to Scratch Cats do write. They don’t communicate with a pen and paper or by using a computer keyboard. Instead, their prose is cat scratch—literally. They scratch to express their excitement and pleasure. They scratch to leave messages, both visual and...
Humans domesticated the dog’s wolf ancestors more than 15,000 years ago. Being pack animals, the wolves responded to humans acting as pack leaders. Cats, according to recent studies, were attracted to humans due to the presence of rats and mice feeding on human food...
Cats stop using their litter boxes for a number of reasons, including issues with the box or litter, dissatisfaction with the placement or number of boxes, changes in the environment inside or outside the house, and undiagnosed medical conditions. You may have to...
One of the most common behavior complaints about cats is urine marking, or spraying. It is also a common reason why healthy cats are relinquished to shelters (and consequently euthanized). You should take heart, however, since this problem can almost always be...
Pipes, drains and other openings can be dangerous for cats, dogs and wildlife Roto-Rooter is often called upon to save pets and wildlife stuck in precarious and oftentimes dangerous situations. Our expert technicians use state-of-the-art machinery, drain/sewer video...
Preparing for Your New Puppy or Dog Family Responsibilities Getting a new dog or puppy is an exciting time! It is a decision that should be thought about carefully and then prepared for prior to bringing your new family member home. Your new dog or puppy is going to...
Prohibits pit bulls. No definition given for pit bull. Exceptions for dogs already in the city through a licensing program with restrictions. Exception for transport through the city and for “showing the pit bull in a place of public exhibition, contest or show...
Fill out our form to submit an article to our blog. We will review your submission and publish once approved.
