Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive

The first thing that comes to mind when the adoption of a pet is mentioned is the thought of saving a life. Indeed, it is a major thing to give back a normal, happy life within a loving family to an animal once cared for, but later abandoned. ...Read More...

The researchers from St. George’s University in London have recently reported that children have a lower risk of becoming obese if they own a pet dog. Obese children have a higher risk of developing ...Read More...

Pets have been affected by the economic crisis we have been facing and perhaps the most obvious sign is the large number of dogs and cats discarded by owners who were forced to ...Read More...

Dogs and cats are used as therapy animals in hospitals, hospices or residential care home, as in day centers or even special-needs schools. ...Read More...

Pet food industry is a billion dollar business which we trust to provide our pets with quality nutrition. However, pet food recalls seem to prove that our trust might be misplaced. One reason for doubting the ...Read More...

Pedigrees have been the most insightful methods used by people to track down the genetic history of their favorite animal companions. ...Read More...

Insure the Safety of Both Animals and Yourself. To start, make certain that the new animal will be safe. Place the new pet in a pet carrier or some other sturdy structure that prohibits the dog from actually physically contacting the ...Read More...

Naturally we all want whatever is best for our pet. Sometimes because of our hectic schedules, we tend to put our dog’s care at the bottom of our never ending list or it just becomes a habit of chores we perform daily without giving it to much thought. We stumble out of bed ...Read More...

A breed of dog named the Boxer is known to be very family-friendly and they enjoy being around people. You should treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship; this is one of the most notable traits of this breed. ...Read More...

Just like with personal emergencies, being ready for a disaster will ensure the survival of your dog. If there is a tornado or an earthquake, you will not have any power for up to several weeks. It’s important for you and your dog to ...Read More...