4th of July Fireworks – Plan Ahead for Your Pets!
Most of us look forward to the celebrations around July 4th – picnics, backyard barbecues, and fireworks! However, our pets may not share our enthusiasm. More pets go missing on [...]
5 Reasons Why Cats Benefit from a Catio
Guest Post for Longmont Humane Society by Cat Topia The concept of a "catio" is quickly becoming popular among pet owners looking for innovative ways to enrich their cats' [...]
It Doesn’t Happen Overnight – The 3-3-3 Rule for Dog Adoptions
Introduction: Adopting a rescue dog can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires patience, understanding, and preparation. One guideline to help in this process is the 3-3-3 rule, which [...]
What to Do if You Find a Cat Outdoors
In most cases, cats being outdoors is nothing to be concerned about. Cats have always lived outdoors since the species Felis catus came into existence, and they always will, even [...]
It Doesn’t Happen Overnight – The 3-3-3 Rule for Cat Adoptions
Introduction: Adopting a rescue dog can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires patience, understanding, and preparation. One guideline to help in this process is the 3-3-3 rule, which [...]
Preventing Dog Bites
From 1986 to 1996 in the US, the dog population rose by about 2%, but the number of reported bites rose by 37%. 800,000 dog bites a year require medical [...]
Adopting More Than One Dog
At the shelter, cats are almost always housed individually, while dogs are routinely doubled up in the kennel runs. We pair them up to help them overcome stress and depression [...]
The Lonely Dog
Ask most people what they need most to keep a dog safe and happy and they’ll answer: a fenced yard. They reason that this gives the dog a comfortable place [...]
Tips for a Safe, Happy, and Well-Behaved Puppy
Before adopting a new puppy, keep in mind these tips to help prepare you, your family and your home for the new arrival. Home Puppy-proofing your home by eliminating hazards [...]
Dog Crates
A king has his castle, a child yearns for his own room, and an infant is placed in a crib or playpen for safekeeping. Yet, a training crate for a [...]
