Resources

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.

Think Twice Before You Declaw

Think Twice Before You Declaw

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...

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Cats and Dogs

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...

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Cats Who Stop Using the Litterbox

Cats Who Stop Using the Litterbox

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...

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Urine Marking in Cats

Urine Marking in Cats

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...

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Roto Rooter Pet Rescues

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...

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Puppy and Dog Tips

Puppy and Dog Tips

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...

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Louisville Breed Ban

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...

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Lone Tree Breed Ban

Prohibits pit bulls, defined as:  “American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog (Old Country Bulldog),Dogo Argentino, Canary Dog (Canary Island Dog, Presa Canario, Perro de Presa Canario), Presa Mallorquin...

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Fort Lupton Breed Ban

Applies to pit bulls, defined as “American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or any dog displaying the majority of the physical traits of any one (1) or more of the above breeds, or any dog exhibiting those...

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Current Legal Status of Breed Bans

In 2004, the Colorado State legislature passed a statute increasing the penalties and liability for dog attacks and prohibiting any legislation based on breed.  This law effectively repealed all pit bull breed bans in Colorado.  There are appeals in process contesting...

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Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets

Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets

Pet ownership can bring plenty of unexpected benefits for seniors. For starters, research shows that older adults who own a dog walk an average of 22 minutes a day more than seniors who don’t have a dog, and pets are even used in therapy techniques to help seniors...

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Rover – Find and book local dog sitters

Save $25 on your first service with the creation of a new account on Rover.com Whether you need in-home dog boarding, pet sitting, dog walking, or day care, Rover connects pet parents with people who’ll treat their dogs like family. And with over 92% of the population...

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