HHS Rescue Road Blog
A look inside animal shelter life and the road to rescue.
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Nail Trimming and Grooming Advice for Dogs
By: Melissa Kauffman When it comes to trimming a dog’s nails, it can certainly be tricky. There are many owners who take their dogs to the groomers for trimming, for fear of hurting their pooch or getting it wrong. Nail neglect can lead to pain and health risks for your four-legged friend,...
Holiday Safety for Pets
Holidays can be a dangerous and nerve-wracking time for household pets, with the food, guests, and excitement of the time of year. Please take efforts to be vigilant and keep an eye on your pets during the stressful holiday seasons. Guests Frequently Opened Front Door - With the constant coming...
Spreading Awareness this ‘Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week’
By: Melissa Kauffman In 2009, Petfinder established Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week to raise awareness of the need to recognize and adopt pets that seem to be frequently overlooked. The week falls in the third week of September, and it's celebrated annually. This year, the week falls between 21st...
A Simple Idea Has a Huge Impact
How do we reach our most vulnerable populations when COVID-19 prevents Pet Therapy teams from visiting? Therapaws Pet Therapy team member, Tricia Eastmond, had an idea. Tricia and her therapy dog, Heidi, a Golden Retriever, loved visiting residents of senior living and memory care facilities. She...
