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Every day law enforcement and firefighters risk their lives to protect all that we hold dear. Because of their actions the families we love, the community we live in, and the businesses our livelihood...
View ArticleRABIES
We live in a rural area where wildlife abounds. Around our home I have sighted many examples of this, such as raccoons, skunks, and bats, among others. Interestingly enough, these same animals...
View ArticleINSIGHT ON BULLY BREEDS AND THEIR EVOLUTION
We know that all modern day dogs have been selectively bred for ages to enhance certain behaviors, capabilities, and physical attributes. Their basic physical make-up though, no matter how altered, is...
View ArticlePit Bull Awareness
October is National Pit Bull Awareness month and starting Monday October 19th, through Saturday, October 24th, it is officially “Pit Bull Awareness” week at the Tehama County Animal Care Center located...
View ArticleEmpathy and Discourse
The human-animal bond is a strong one, and the connection we have with animals is as individualized and multifaceted as our relationships with other humans. This is especially apparent when the...
View ArticleDOG AGGRESSION
Any dog of any breed, provided with a certain set of circumstances, can display aggression towards humans, other dogs, or other animals. When they are guarding their territory or food, protecting...
View ArticleWHY P.E.T.S. IS PART OF LIFT
In less than a week, on November 13, P.E.T.S. will have the pleasure of joining a number of other organizations at a one-day empowerment event at the Tehama District Fairgrounds, called LIFT Tehama...
View ArticleCANCER, A 'LOOMING DANGER' FOR PETS, TOO
Cancer is a six-letter word that can strike fear in even the strongest among us. Some of us have battled it ourselves, or have fought it alongside family members or with dear friends. It seems that...
View ArticleThanksgiving and Pets
Thanksgiving is a wonderful occasion to enjoy the company of family and friends. It is also a time when people simply cannot resist sharing part of their feast with their pets. As far as pets are...
View ArticleHOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
For the "Home for the Holidays" major Adoption event during December 17th, 18th and 19th, where the goal is to "empty the shelter for Christmas" - Swiffer® and BarkBox teamed up to help us make the...
View ArticleHELPING THEM GET A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
To have a “Home for the Holidays” is a wish many would like to come true. The merriest time of the year for a lot of us can be a heartbreaking occasion for many. Our organization, P.E.T.S., also...
View ArticleCOMPANIONSHIP IN A LONELY WORLD
This year, fear and uncertainty seem to be as extensive as the cold that surrounds us. In addition, even though we are more connected than ever via electronics, data shows face-to-face interaction has...
View ArticleMAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2016
Another year ends in a few short days. For many of us, as the New Year begins, it signifies the hope of a better tomorrow and provides us with a fresh opportunity to change and, perhaps, make a...
View ArticleStart your new year on the right foot by walking your dog!
If you were like me, you did too much sitting, too much eating and not enough moving around this past holiday season. But, it just so happens that January is National Walk Your Dog Month. What a...
View ArticleTeaching Children How To Be Safe Around Dogs
When teaching children about how to be safe around dogs, the best advice is to keep it as simple as possible. The following are some rules that are easy to use and are appropriate for all ages.Check...
View ArticleTO BE KIND
A comic strip called MUTTS delves into the special bond between animals and guardians, while advocating for various animal issues. Last year, the MUTTS team created a Manifesto, to encourage...
View Article" SOME- BUNNY TO LOVE" ADOPTION EVENT
All these Bully- bunnies want you to know-“You're no bunny until some bunny loves youYou're no bunny till some bunny cares…Just as sure as the stars shine above,You’re no bunny until some bunny comes...
View ArticlePET POISON INFORMATION
Many items inside and outside our home can have potentially lethal consequences for our pets. As responsible pet guardians, our duty is to insure that risks to the well-being of our beloved companions...
View ArticleLiving With an Adopted Shelter Dog
I recently read an article in HSUS’s Animal Sheltering magazine, by Courtney Thomas. In it, the author discusses what it is like to live with an adopted shelter dog, who is and has been a challenge...
View ArticleTips For People Adopting A Dog
Imagine being brought to a foreign country where customs and people are unfamiliar, and you cannot speak the language. The experience would be not only stressful, but terrifying, too. When you adopt...
View ArticleHuman Pain Meds Are Not For Dogs
In today’s world, accessing a vast array of information is extremely easy. Ask a question on the internet and you will receive at least a hundred answers. Discerning whether the information provided...
View ArticleCyber Bullying
As a child, I was inspired by stories of courageous people who did wonderful things and changed the world around them. They were my heroes. Some of them were real, others were not, but each one...
View ArticleLyme Disease
I am an animal lover and, though I am not fond of spiders or other creepy-crawlies, I will try my best not to hurt them. The one exception is ticks. If you are like me and have felt or seen one...
View ArticleDOGS AND HEAT
With the weather getting warmer, we are not the only ones eager to get outside to enjoy some fun activities. It is important to remember that when temperatures climb, the heat can be devastating to...
View ArticleLITTER BOX ISSUES
As we are all aware, cats are very particular creatures, and where that is extremely evident is in their litter box habits. If your cat will not use his box, especially when there has been no...
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