April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. This day was created to highlight the need for thousands of animals across the country to be adopted from animal shelters. According to the Humane Society of the United States, approximately 3.3 million dogs are in shelters nationwide every year. Approximately 620,000 dogs that enter a shelter … Read More »
Archives for April 2019
How to Choose the Best Veterinarian for Your Dog
There’s a lot more than looking for the closest veterinarian on Google Maps when choosing the right veterinarian for your dog. Whether you’re new to the area or just adopted a new puppy (or older dog), here’s everything you need to know about finding a veterinarian that’s right for you. Look for AAHA Accreditation It’s … Read More »
What You Need to Know About ID Tags to Keep Your Dog Safe
National Pet ID Week (April 17 – 23) is a good opportunity to check your dog’s identification (ID) tag and microchip. The lost dog problem in the U.S. is enormous. It is estimated that one in three pets will be lost at some point in their life. About 4 million dogs enter shelters each … Read More »
National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
In celebration of National Control Officer Appreciation Week, April 7-13, 2019, we would like to thank all of the terrific animal control officers in the Pike’s Peak Region. National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is observed every second full week of April and is endorsed by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). The … Read More »
What Should Your Dog’s Poop Look Like?
April 1 – 7 is International Pooper Scooper Week. This week-long observation was founded in 2002 by the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws) to raise awareness for the growing problem of dog waste pollution in our communities, environment and water tables. Their message to dog owners is to be diligent about cleaning up … Read More »
