St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday!

Sunday marks a day of celebration for the patron saint of Ireland, so good cheer to all who are taking part! As often happens on this festive day, a pint or two or beer may be involved, so we need to be sure to handle ourselves responsibly. Statistics show that instances of DUIs increase on … Read more

Service Animals

Pets are a great addition to almost anyone’s life and can supply their owners with many benefits. Companionship, affection, a cause for laughter and a catalyst for joy. But some kinds of pets take it a step further with the service they offer their owners. Service animals can be some of the most loyal and … Read more

Nepeta Cataria

What’s that, you ask? Nepeta cataria is the Latin name for catnip, that minty herb that makes your cats do back flips and chase imaginary mice up the walls. Many people have heard of it and even seen its effects on their favorite feline, but the history behind this strange plant can be quite fascinating, … Read more

Dietary Supplements for Your Pets

Did you know that there are just about as many vitamin supplements made for pets as there are for people? You might think that GNC (General Nutrition Centers) make only health drinks and herbal remedies, but they also have an extensive line of pet supplements. Providing your pets with a good quality pet food is … Read more

Tick Season

It’s starting to warm up, and for those of us with outdoor pets in rural areas, that means the beginning of tick season. Ticks like to hang out in mostly in low shrubs, bushes, and trees, so these are the areas to watch out for. These pests burrow their heads under the skin of our … Read more

Today Is International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women’s Day! So if you’re a man, find those special women in your lives and let them know how valued they are. Flowers and candy are always a safe bet, but if you really want to impress, how about a hand-written note expressing just how much you appreciate those close to … Read more

Relinquishing a Pet – Hard Decisions

Many people searching for new homes for their pets find the Last Chance Ranch Sanctuary online and think that we are an animal shelter. On the surface, this might appear to be true, but technically we’re a sanctuary, not a shelter. Only the severest cases of animal hardship and/or abuse come to us, and when … Read more

When Porcupines Attack

Dogs are naturally curious animals and porcupines are easily offended by strangers nosing around in their business. This is not a good combination. Given that dogs don’t have thousands of prickly quills at their disposal to ward off attack, they usually come out on the losing side of a confrontation between the two. For those … Read more

Exotic Pets

Dogs, cats, and horses may be some of the most common types of animal companions people keep, but they aren’t the only ones. Ever seen a Green Iguana? Some People actually keep these odd-looking animals as pets and feed them arugula. If you’ve ever thought about taking on the responsibility of an exotic pet owner, … Read more

Treats for Cats

Everyone knows that cats are die-hard tuna aficionados, right? And they’d just love to wash it down with a deep saucer full of nice, creamy milk. Many cat owners treat their pets to just such a feast without even thinking twice about it. But it can be easy to go overboard with the tuna, and … Read more