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 Savannah Holiman | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Pet-ucation
Although every day is the perfect day to celebrate your dog, National Dog Day offers yet another opportunity to treat your dog a little extra special than an average day. On August 26, 2004, National Dog day was created by animal advocate Colleen Paige to provide an...
by Jenna Kretschman | Jun 27, 2022 | Blog, Pet-ucation, Uncategorized
The 4th of July is just around the corner, which means now is an important time to prepare for the safety of your furry friends. Booming and shrieking fireworks can cause pets to become frightened, disoriented, and startled, and many will try to escape. Even if your...
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...
by Justin McCoy | Feb 15, 2022 | Active lifestyles, Blog, Dog-friendly hikes, Pet-ucation, Uncategorized
We all love to take our animals on walks, and sometimes the dog park just doesn’t cut it. Taking your pet (yes, even some cats!) on a hike is incredibly enriching as they encounter new smells, sights, and textures, which improves their mental health. But before...
