Thanksgiving Food and Your Pet

What a wonderful time of year it is. For many of us, it’s a time to be thankful for our friends, family and general well-being. You just might go to wonderful parties and bring home all kinds of food that you usually do not keep around. With that in mind, please keep your pet’s safety … Read more

Senior Pet Adoption Month

We posted previously about the benefits of a senior dog for your favorite senior citizen here: http://lastchanceranchsanctuary.org/seniors-for-seniors/ but we also wanted to talk about how November is officially Senior Pet Adoption Month! There are so many animals that need a forever home, but we specifically want to talk to you about seniors. Did you know … Read more

Why Spay/Neuter?

  Initially, spaying or neutering your pet may seem like a cruel thing to do, but there are actually large benefits to your community, your home and your beloved companion as well. Of course, there may be exceptions in which spaying or neutering is not recommended such as advanced age or illness – your veterinarian will advise you. Spaying: … Read more

Separation Anxiety and Your Dog

 Is your new best friend having some separation issues? Does he follow you from room to room and always have to have you within his sights? Maybe that’s OK with you. However, do you have the following problems? · Does he display destructive behavior while you’re gone? · Does he bark or howl incessantly once … Read more

When the Thunder Comes Crashing Down

Pets and thunder storms are not usually a good mix. Dogs seems to be especially susceptible to them and start climbing the walls or hide under a bed whenever the boomers start. Why dogs are more prone to this irrational behavior is a mystery – maybe they’re just a more superstitious lot than cats or … Read more

Chocolates for Valentine's Day?

Keep the sweets for you and your sweetie, not for your pets!  Here’s a quick reminder about chocolate safety for pets. Chocolate includes: baker’s, semi-sweet, milk chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder Chocolate toxicity can range from mild gastrointestinal upset to death depending on the size of the pet and the amount and type of chocolate that was … Read more

Brrrr – protect your pets!

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

Volunteer pre-vet and pre-vet tech experience available!

New!  Now accepting applications! Veterinary programs have tough acceptance standards and require that you’ve shown a commitment to your future profession.  Let us help you gain valuable animal care experience at our Sanctuary.  You will have first-hand interaction with special needs and abused dogs, cats, and horses. We require a minimum 4-week full-time commitment, additional … Read more

Horse massage? Oh, yes!

Ebony, Sienna, and the dogs enjoyed Diana’s first volunteer visit where she used her skills as a massage therapist to bring them relaxation and pain relief. Thank you, Diana! (ps – no sound due to the wind) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49wMnSLhCcA[/youtube]

Milo's stampede

Milo had been begging to go outside, so finally I figured, why not? I let him out, and then I hear barking. Guess what??? I go around the back of the house, and there are 25 cows that have started to run!  I call him and he actually did come running up to me, but … Read more