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
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
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
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
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
Many pet owners’ only indication of when to take their pets to the veterinarian is when they see them limping or refusing to eat. Maybe the common conception is that animals are hardier than people, or that pets can somehow magically cure themselves from ailments such as ear infections by eating enough grass. The reality, … Read more
If you’re reading this, then chances are that you’re an animal lover, and you might already own one or more pets. But there are those of us who love animals and, for one reason or another, don’t keep pets of their own. Maybe you don’t have the time to adequately care for a new addition … Read more
You know how the directions on lawn fertilizers will usually tell you not to walk on your lawn for a while after an application? Among other reasons, this recommendation is there to minimize the chances of you tracking chemicals into your house where other people live, breathe, and eat. Following the precautions on the back … Read more
Today, we’d like to turn the spotlight onto Cloe and Radar, two of our most noteworthy (at least in their own minds) guests. You’ve heard of the nursery rhyme “Three Blind Mice?” Well Cloe and Radar are two blind cats. They’re working on a theme song of their own, but they’re thinking they need one … Read more
A lot of us probably remember growing up with the stories of Dr. Seuss. The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, Green Eggs and Ham. These were, and still are, classics in children’s literature. He passed away back in ’91, but his good humor and worthwhile life lessons for young and old alike will be … Read more