Archive for May 2020

What should potential foster parents know? If you are planning on fostering a dog for the first time, it is important to learn about the behavior and personality of the dog.  Without the proper information from the shelter, your first fostering opportunity could end up being a failure for you and the dog. When fostering…

How can you tell if your dog is exhausted or lethargic? Exhaustion in your dog can be misconstrued for lethargy and vice versa. Recall a time when your dog was actively playing in the yard for an hour, or you just returned home from jogging a couple miles with him. Upon entering the home, your…

I was recently asked a question, “What are the considerations a family should make when deciding to bring a new pet into their home under the lockdown?” I would like to start off by saying that anytime of the year is a perfect time to adopt a dog or cat from a shelter, especially during…