Caring for Community Cats in Cold Weather   Caring for community cats in cold weather is important as the arrival of winter brings freezing temperatures for many of us. While we are usually able to keep the pets we care for indoors, community cats and feral cat colonies can use …

Dogs who eat too rapidly can choke. They can also swallow a lot of air, make themselves sick and are at risk for bloat, a life-threatening condition where the stomach can distend and rotate.Rapid eating is also not a rewarding use of a dog’s time. Instead using a slow feeding …

Summer is upon us, and many areas are feeling the effects of high heat and humidity. Here are a few quick tips on the essentials for keeping all of the animals in your care cool and safe this season. First and foremost, make sure all animals have a constant supply …

Did you know that today, December 13th is National Violin Day? While the purpose of this day is to encourage people to listen or play violin music, it got me thinking about the important role music can play in our everyday lives. There is often great passion and delicacy behind …

How big of a role does stress play in respiratory disease? If you work in animal welfare, you likely know it plays a large role. Upper respiratory infections are likely the most common infection in a kennel or shelter environment. Every day in shelters, URI leads to loss of life …

Call me an optimist, but I do believe that most pet parents want to do right by their pets. They love them, even the ones who don’t treat their pets exactly the way I would, love them and mean well. I (for the most part) believe that bad things are …

Ideally you would have a perfect facility with no illness and limitless funds and manpower to continue operating in that state. Unfortunately, we live in reality and we need to work with what we have. Bummer, right? Well, if you play your cards right, you might be able to get …

In DC, our public transport system has a slogan: “See something, say something.” It’s  meant to encourage people to report suspicious bags or talk to security guards if there are suspicious people. The idea is that if we’re all aware of our surroundings and willing to step up and say …

With so many options for easy, simple ways to enrich the lives of your shelter’s pets, it’s easy to get excited and want to try them all at once. But depending on your organization (the number of animals, the layout of the building, your location, the amount of staff and …

Grooming may not come to mind right away when you think of enriching the lives of shelter animals, but consider all of the benefits that come with offering well-groomed pets for adoption. As compared to many pets that are not bathed prior to being put up for adoption, a freshly …