Maybe, like Hendrix, your dog or cat needs to be on medication long-term. And that can add up. You might want to try your local pharmacy! Many pharmacies offer pet medications or medications made for humans that are also used for pets. Prices are often a lot lower than purchasing medications from your veterinarian. Pharmacies … Read more
Some of you have been following the story on Facebook about the cow that wandered in! She’s an open-range cow that showed up last Monday, and she hasn’t left (the area around the Sanctuary is open grazing for cattle). And hello, she’s as big as, well, a cow! Looks like she is about ready to … Read more
Sienna loves her shelter and wants to once again thank everyone that helped make it possible – it’s really made a difference on these colder nights! As soon as the sun starts to come up, she is waiting for Annie to come fill her water bucket and hand out the hay! Hurry up already! She’s … Read more
Cats like to hunt and they like to explore hidden things. Spend five to ten minutes a day playing with your cat to keep him or her healthy and mentally sharp. Make a fun game for your kitty by putting paper cups in various spots, and hiding a treat inside a few of them. What … Read more
Feline Leukemia virus (FeLV) is a relatively common disease agent among unvaccinated cats. Infection with this retrovirus remains the leading cause of death in cats. The virus is transmitted by the saliva of infected cats contaminating the mucous membranes of uninfected cats by licking the eyes, nose, mouth, OR through bite wounds; direct transfer from … Read more
Here’s Ivory just sayin’ hello! Ebony got some press a few posts ago, and Ivory didn’t want to be left out. She’s as old as Ebony, and is doing pretty well for a really old lady! She loves sharing her shelter and yard with Ebony, and is happy to have a home and a good … Read more
On this holiday, we’d like to take a moment to share our dream! To do more for the animals that are at the bottom of the heap: the unadoptable, the handicapped, the severely abused, because we believe that all animals deserve a chance at a happy life. Join us in making that dream come true.
If you volunteer for an approved non-profit group, your unreimbursed expenses are tax deductible, provided you keep detailed records and all your receipts! So, for example, if you are a foster home for a dog rescue group, you can deduct your expenses in caring for your foster dogs – food, bedding, toys, supplies, and even … Read more
Now that we are in the middle of winter, and temperatures are below freezing in many areas, it’s important to keep your pets safe and warm! Antifreeze is lethal to cats and dogs, so wipe up any spills. Better yet, use products that contain propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. Make sure your pets have … Read more
What a face! Milo loves to wait by the front door. Missing a leg doesn’t slow him down that much, and suddenly he pops up to see what’s happening outside! Maybe there’s something exciting going on just right there! Probably not, but he has to be sure. The best part? That he’s no longer so … Read more