From 5:00 p/m. onward that evening adoptions will be free. The shelter is often near capacity in spring, which is the peak birthing season for kittens. Then there’s another spike when dogs come in around Independence Day. Many are spooked by fireworks. I have a rescue from the shelter...
“Lucy thinks cats are for chasing, so best not to tempt her with kitties or small animals,” the PSPCA added. Lucy can be wary of some men, per the shelter, so she will need a patient adopter who is willing to give her time to adjust. “Thank you Santa,” her letter ends. “I...
Then one day the shelter manager confided that she was particularly worried about a small dog who shivered and barked a lot. She asked Doyle to take him home for the weekend. “That’s what started me on this journey,” Doyle said of her now extensive experience providing foster care for...
“This indictment is a culmination of an extensive investigation into the Hi-Tor Animal Shelter as a result of public concern. Many of us have dogs and cats as pets, that become loved members of our families. It is a sad day for Rockland County when an individual who is entrusted with o...
Maybe that’s why this video struck me so hard today. Here’s what the videographer from Arizona Greyhound Rescue has to say about it: Mr. Fry is a saluki mix from Arizona Greyhound Rescue. He loves to bask in the sun, so he takes his bed with him to a sunny spot for a nice ...
“A one-person dog.”“Would make a good guard dog.”“Takes a while to warm up to people.” This is a shy or potentially fear-aggressive dog. “Still has that puppy energy!”“Boisterous.”“Energetic.”“Easily excited.” Translation: this dog is a hyperactive pain in the ass. Prob...
Can cats really see in the dark? Yes, but it's only dark if you're human. Cats have between six and eight times as many cells in their eyes designed for enhancing night vision. That meansthey can see clearly in near-lightless environmentsthat would appear almost completely dark to people...
Normally, the kennel is at capacity with 48 dogs. The shelter also takes in pigs, horses, goats, and chickens in need of a home. They receive an estimated 40 to 60 new cats and dogs a day, but intake has slowed down as many families keep their pets with them amid the ongoing pandem...