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Do you have a Yorkie? If so, give your pup some extra TLC: it’s Yorkie Day! These cute little dogs may be small, but they have big personalities. A local veterinarian turns the spotlight on the tiny, charming Yorkshire Terrier…

Did you know that as many as one in three pets are lost or stolen at some point over the course of their lives? That’s about ten million pets annually, which is a pretty sobering statistic. While we hope all…

Did you know that Max was the number one male dog name of 2021? We always love seeing the cute and fun names people come up with for their furry companions. Some recent studies have uncovered some pretty interesting statistics…

National Zoo and Aquarium Month is in June! Zoos and aquariums have their issues, but when all is said and done, they do serve some important purposes. A local vet lists some of them below. Protecting Endangered Species California Condor…

As summer approaches, you and your four-legged friend are probably looking forward to spending more time outside, enjoying the sunny days. As glorious as summertime can be, it also comes with increased risks for severe weather, like wildfires, flooding, and…

National Foster Care Month is in May! So many of our furry patients are former fosters, or foster fails. Fostering fills a crucial gap for pets that need healing, growth, training, and/or socialization before they are adopted. You may want…

If you love birds, here’s some news: May 8th is World Migratory Bird Day! This celebratory event is the signature program of Environment for the Americas, which is the only international program that celebrates and educates people about the migration…

Over the past month, the world has been watching the conflict in Ukraine. The situation is affecting not just its people, but also its animals, which has been just heartbreaking to see. Kitties are very popular pets in Ukraine, just…

Dog Bite Prevention Week starts next Sunday, April 10th. This subject could definitely use some attention. The CDC estimates that there are about 4.5 million dog bites in America every year. That’s about 1 out of every 73 people! Many…

Have you ever come home and found that your dog has chewed your new shoes, or torn up your sofa? If so, you’re not alone. We all know that dogs need to chew, but some of these behaviors go a…