Pine Cone Bird Feeder Pine cones can frequently be seen during wintertime as decoration, but they serve an important role for pine trees. The pine cone keeps the tree’s seeds safe by closing its scales to protect from wind, cold temperatures, and even animals. Once warmed up,...
Find out how to determine if your dog has been bitten by a snake and what to do next, plus prevention tips and information on the rattlesnake vaccine....
Cat hairballs can be more than just a nuisance. In fact, hairballs can be a sign of medical problems, require surgery or, in rare cases, lead to death. ...
Each time our pet foster volunteers take on a new assignment, they receive a box filled with all the supplies needed for their furry charges. Let's see what's inside!...
Chinchilla Behavior: Socializing Chinchillas Chinchillas: those adorable, silky-soft creatures are a bit of a mystery to the general public. Are they mice? Are they rabbits? What exactly ARE chinchillas? Chinchillas are from the rodent family and are slightly larger than an average ground squirrel. They live high up on...
Five Things Anyone Can Do To Help Pets Interested in helping pets? There are a lot of ways to help orphan or needy pets in your community and help keep the focus on the true spirit of the season! 1. Collect Items Your Local Shelter or Charity-of-Choice Can...
Summer Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats Summer means vacations, BBQ’s and fun in the sun! Let’s keep everyone safe this summer season, including our four-legged family members, by reviewing a few pet safety tips that could prevent heat-related illness and costly vet visits. Keeping Pets Cool When it...
Getting Over a Fear of Dogs Man’s best friend is unanimously one of the most-loved animals by humans around the world; however, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, a fear of dogs makes the “Top Ten List of Most Common Fears.” That’s why Helen Woodward...