by Justin McCoy | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog
October 29 is National Pit Bull Awareness Day, a day to celebrate the sweet, squishy blockheads of the dog world. Here at Roice-Hurst Humane Society, we love our pit bulls! Most days, you’re almost guaranteed to find at least a few pitties waiting in our kennels...
by Justin McCoy | Jul 10, 2022 | Blog, Pet-ucation, Uncategorized
Kitten season is officially in full swing! Kitten season is the time of year between spring and fall when cats most frequently give birth. A feline pregnancy lasts for about 64 days, which means that they can have multiple litters per kitten season, with litters...
by Justin McCoy | May 24, 2022 | Blog, Pet-ucation
Because of the diverse landscape across our state, we often forget that our beautiful home of western Colorado is actually classified as a desert, as evidenced by our hot, dry summers. If you live here, you know that this region offers incredible recreation like...
by Justin McCoy | Apr 30, 2022 | Blog, Pet-ucation
We all love to cuddle up with our animals when we get home after a long day. Snuggling with an animal can provide comfort, companionship, and many other benefits. In fact, the company of an animal can decrease stress and anxiety levels, lower blood pressure, ease pain...
by Justin McCoy | Mar 25, 2022 | Blog, Pet-ucation
Have you ever wondered why your dog is the way he is? The human-canine bond sparked when dogs were domesticated many thousands of years ago – though exactly how is still theorized. Dogs were the first domesticated species, long before we befriended felines or even...
