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Coco was an owner surrender due to a change in her living situation. She is a very sweet and happy little girl. She is enjoying having another dog to play with at her new foster home and she also ...

Let’s face it: we all love puppies. Young dogs tend to be adopted from shelters and rescue groups quickly, while senior dogs take longer. According to the American Society for the Prevention of ...

It’s a source of comfort. It’s just instinct. Dogs love the attention it brings. Do all dogs enjoy bringing toys on their walks? Is carrying a toy on a walk healthy? But why do dogs carry their toys ...

A dog’s breed (or their mixes) can often give new pet parents a bit of clarity into how to take care of them. Working dog breeds — such as Australian Shepherds, Collies, and Rottweilers — can be ...

Although calico cats are not a breed, they do share similar coat patterns. Because this pattern appears in many different breeds — as well as mixed-breed cats — there are many kinds of calico cats, ...

Dreamy watercolor coats, spunky personalities, and charming intelligence make dilute calicos well-loved by many pet parents. Their coloration — a muted version of the standard calico pattern and ...

One of the most common complaints from potential pet adopters is that there seems to be a frustratingly long list of requirements to bring home a new pet. Adoption requirements are in place for the ...

Keeping your pet healthy isn’t just about treating problems as they pop up — it’s about staying ahead of them. That’s where regular pet health checkups (aka wellness exams) come in. These routine ...

What is a doggie day out program? What are the benefits of shelter dog field trips? What happens during a shelter dog’s trip out Commonly asked questions Aurora isn’t the only shelter dog who has seen ...

Do dogs enjoy baby talk? Are there any benefits to using baby talk? Is baby talk ever harmful? How else can you communicate with your pup? Why, then, have I always known how to greet a dog? With zero ...