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Training Tips For Your Cat
Training your cat to sit, high-five and other fun activities is possible with these quick tips from Roice-Hurst Humane Society. Learn how to strengthen the bond with your feline friend and provide them mental enrichment through training. For more quick...
April is Heartworm Awareness Month
When it comes to taking care of your dog, one of the essential practices is heartworm prevention. Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected...
March is National Poison Prevention Awareness Month
We love our pets! Adopting and bringing a new companion into our lives is one of the best feelings. Most of us, when we bring our pets in, give them the go head to make themselves right at home. While this is a great way to form a relationship with our animals, it is...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
Who do you think has more teeth- dogs or cats? It’s dogs! Dogs have 42 teeth and cats have 30 teeth! With all those teeth, it’s important to keep dental health in mind. Dental cleanings are a very important part of pet ownership as the most common disease in dogs and...
January is Walk Your Dog Month
January is Walk Your Dog Month, which makes it the perfect time to set New Year’s goals for walking with your pooch! Taking time to walk your dog is an important part of strengthening your relationship with your best friend. Not to mention, walking with your dog comes...
December is Cat Lovers Month
December is Cat Lovers Month! Cat owners are well aware: cats have antics! In fact, cats have become internet famous because of their odd habits. But this is what makes cats great! Whether they are randomly sprinting from room to room, stealing your keyboard space, or...
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
“Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well.” – Bennie Wilcox November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! Senior animals, despite often being overlooked in shelters, make for some of the...
National Lost Pet Prevention Month
July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. Many pets are displaced this month following firework displays and celebrations. Annually over 10 million pets go missing, and the majority of them tragically do not make it back home. We encourage you to take measures to...
Dog Friendly Hikes: Devil’s Canyon
On Sunday morning, the boys and I decided it was time for a hike. I grew up hiking around the Monument, but these days I can't easily justify going somewhere I can't take my pups, so I've been researching dog-friendly hikes that are close to home. Fortunately, I...
Tips for Your Dogs and Warm Weather
As the weather continues to warm up more and more people will be out and about with their dogs. Here are a few tips to remember when enjoying the outdoors with your dog. If your hot and sweating, your dog is too. Be sure to have lots of water for both you and your...