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All About Crate Training
Choosing Your Crate Wire or plastic crates are better than soft sided crates during the training phase. A crate should be large enough for your dog to stand up, turn around and stretch out / lie down comfortably but not …
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Recent Adoptions – Week of June 15
This week, 29 cats and dogs found loving homes! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!
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Post-Operation Instructions and Care
What to Expect After Surgery The dog or cat may be groggy and lethargic up to 24 hours after surgery/anesthesia. This is a normal effect of the pain medication they were provided, but if these symptoms continue and the foster …
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Common Post-Anesthesia Cat Behavior
Occasionally after surgery, cats and kittens can have an adverse behavioral reaction to anesthesia. Behaviors you may see include, but are not limited to: hissing, growling, and swatting and may be towards people or other animals including their family members. …
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What is Trigger Stacking?
Trigger stacking happens to dogs when there are too many sensitive stimuli occurring within short succession of each other. These sensitive stimuli are specific to each dog, but some common stimuli include other dogs, bikes, vacuums, and skateboards. Each stimuli …
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Paws Press — Summer 2022
Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” It’s almost as if the quote was written with ARF, and all its accomplishments of the past 31 years, in mind.
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Recent Adoptions – Week of June 8
This week, 33 cats and dogs found loving homes! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!
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Paws Press — June 2022
Sweet Mistletoe had a liver condition; a portosystemic shunt. Her liver couldn’t filter out toxins properly and was given a six-month life expectancy …
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General Tips for Taking Great Animal Photos
So you want to try to take some gorgeous photos of your pet? We can help! Every dog and cat has a photogenic side and we can assist you in finding it. If this helps you get some great shots, …
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Recent Adoptions – Week of June 1
This week, 22 cats and dogs found loving homes! Thank you to everyone who adopted a new best friend. Adopters are invited to stay involved through events, programs, and more!
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Lucy Provides Hope and Healing
Military Veterans Ruth and her husband, Bryan, were no strangers to our animal rescue foundation; in fact they had adopted two dogs from us previously.
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Alone Time Training
Low-Key Departures and Arrivals During the 10-15 minutes before you leave the house, strive for a calm, neutral atmosphere. Avoid grand gestures of hugging, kissing, or high energy play or petting your dog. It may be best to simply ignore …