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Pet Ownership

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August 21, 2018

The First Two Weeks with Your Dog

We’ve found that many people can avoid some of the unwanted behaviors we mind in so many of our rescued animals by following some simple settling in

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August 14, 2018

Introducing Your New Cat to Family Dogs

You have decided to add a cat to your family and want to know how to introduce your dog to your new cat. Prior to adopting a new cat, you should

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August 8, 2018

Cats and Kids

STEP 1: Training Your Child Some cats enjoy children, but not all felines can tolerate sticky fingers, rough tugs on the tail, or the general

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August 1, 2018

Housetraining Your Puppy

Housetraining a puppy requires time, vigilance, patience, and commitment. By following this procedure, you can minimize house soiling incidents.

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July 25, 2018

Cat Intro 101

Research has shown that a single hostile encounter between two unfamiliar cats can set the tone for their relationship for a long time to come. To

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adopt a cat

July 18, 2018

Bringing Home a New Cat

Whether your new cat is coming from a shelter, a home, an urban street or a country barn, the first twenty-four hours in your home are special and

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July 11, 2018

Allergies to Cats

This was, in part, originally written for a shelter in the Houston area that was regularly presented with unwanted cats due to "allergies." What we

Category iconPet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  kitten,  pet ownership

July 4, 2018

Before You Get Your Puppy

While bringing a new puppy home is exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. Dr. Ian Dunbar’s book outlines common, predictable puppy problems and

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June 26, 2018

After You Get Your Puppy

Our Behavior team equips each new puppy parent with this book to give them a comprehensive overview of their puppy, including: Development

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