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Listen to the podcast for the FULL conversation here where we talk more about what you should consider before adopting, things you can expect of your new adopted cat, tips and tricks on introducing your new furry family member to your home, and more: Ep. 6 – Adopting Cats and Kittens You found the perfect feline and are in love. After inwardly debating with yourself if you are ready for the commitment of bringing home…
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Don’t lose your pets this Independence Day! So many pets go missing during this day (and night) of festivity and fireworks. Fireworks leave so many animals confused about what’s happening and their instincts will cause them to bolt and look for safety. Sadly, as fireworks continue as the big day approaches, animals will attempt to run. Even when the fireworks are over, animals may feel dazed and frightened, and by then, they may not…
Read MoreWe received a tragic story from James Wambold, a fellow community member whose dog, Rudy, recently passed away in a car accident. At the time the accident occurred, Rudy was not secured in the car. Both James and Rudy were taken to be given medical care. Unfortunately, Rudy did not survive. Since then, James has been heartbroken and wanted us to emphasize the importance of safely securing your pets when driving. He doesn’t wish…
Read MoreHere are some of the tips and tricks Sim, our photographer, shares in the podcast. You can listen to the full podcast episode here: Ep. 5 – Behind the Tails 1. Expend your pet’s energy. If you have a highly active pet, or one that just has a lot of energy and won’t sit still, consider helping your pet expend some energy before their photoshoot. Take them on a walk, or a run, or spend…
Read MoreI’m Jessica Silva and I’m a Dog Care Associate at Valley Animal Center. Not only do I love working with animals at work, I love to take home dogs who need fostering. This is Charlotte (brown) & Max (white). Both came to Valley Animal Center very nervous. They were nervous to the point they would get snippy if we even approached them. We finally decided to put them together to possibly help socialize them.…
Read MoreI just wanted to share my story on fostering. I’m Jessica Silva and I’m a Dog Care Associate at Valley Animal Center. I’ve fostered here and there for short periods of times. All, but two of my fosters, have been healthy and have found their forever homes, or they come back to the shelter ready for adoption within days. But, there was this pregnant mama I fostered who came in really weak. She had been…
Read MoreIf Dr. Whala isn’t helping an animal, then she’s on her computer doing charts, or huddling with her vet nurses and interns. She’s a busy bee buzzing from one animal patient to another, stethoscope and a wealth of knowledge at the ready! Our copywriter, Nou, reached out to Dr. Whala regarding this year’s World Veterinary Day and was able to get the following Q&A: Nou: What are your favorite aspects of being a vet? Dr.…
Read MoreAre you keeping your dogs secured? So many dogs go missing every day. Some are even found and reunited with their owners, only to be lost again. Let’s not lose our delightful dogs. Approximately 10 million pets in the US are lost from their owners, according to the American Humane Association. Sadly, only a small percent of those pets are ever reunited with their original owners. Many of these lost pets also never make it…
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