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Summer Heat Safety Tips for Pets

Summer Heat Safety Tips for Pets

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 2, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, All About Dogs

Every summer, hundreds of cats and dogs die needlessly due to their owners not taking the proper precautions regarding the extreme heat. Follow these simple tips to ensure your beloved pet enjoys – and survives – the warmest time of the year. If it’s...
More Pets are Lost on Fourth of July Than Any Other Time of Year

More Pets are Lost on Fourth of July Than Any Other Time of Year

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 1, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, All About Dogs

While our country celebrates its independence, this time of year can be a frightening time for pets. The noise caused by fireworks can cause dogs and cats to go to great lengths to escape their house, fenced yard, or even a leash. This is why more lost pets end up in...
How to Ease Pet Stress Due to Fireworks

How to Ease Pet Stress Due to Fireworks

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jul 1, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Cats, All About Dogs, Pet Ownership

The loud booms, pops, and fizzes associated with fireworks can make pets feel uneasy. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take to help calm your pet’s nerves. 1 – Set up a safe zone Ideally, this safe zone would be in an interior room or lowest level of...
Benefits of Walking or Jogging with Your Dog

Benefits of Walking or Jogging with Your Dog

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jun 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Dogs, Pet Ownership

Walking and jogging are two of the best hobbies you and your dog can share. Aside from costing next to nothing (all you need is a leash, walking shoes, and a place to wander), there are three amazing benefits of walking and jogging with your dog. Benefit 1: Health...
Tips on Housetraining Your Dog

Tips on Housetraining Your Dog

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jun 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Dogs, Pet Ownership

This method of housetraining is focused on preventing “accidents” instead of waiting for the accidents to happen. The goal is to make it easy for the puppy to do the right thing in the first place. Training in this way is faster and more effective than punishing the...
Creating and Maintaining a Bond with Your Dog

Creating and Maintaining a Bond with Your Dog

by DeShawn Christiansen | Jun 30, 2021 | Adoption Resources, All About Dogs, Pet Ownership

The whole family is so excited. You have just come home from the Winnebago County Animal Services with the cutest puppy or most beautiful dog in the world. You want this dog to be Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Benji, all rolled into one great dog. How do you get there from...
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