Monthly Archives July 2025

Yam Wants a Foster

Age: 4  Sex: Male   Breed: Bulldog Weight: 57 Pounds Yam has been a nervous boy here at the shelter and needs a break from the loud, overwhelming kennel environment. He is fearful and not comfortable being around other dogs and would do best in a home where he can relax and build his confidence away from all the stress. Due to his general nervousness he would probably do best in a home with kids over 5. In his previous foster home he showed us he had a lot of energy when he got comfortable, and will need someone who can help redirect his energy
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Cardamom Would Love a Foster

Age: 8  Sex: Female Breed: Pit Mix  Weight: 52 Pounds Cardamom spent a couple months in foster and was reported to be fully house-trained! She walks nicely on leash but is frustrated living in a kennel setting. She needs to be the only pet in the home, but otherwise would do well in a variety of homes! She is technically a senior, but still loves to play. She is sometimes reactive to other dogs on leash, so will need a foster willing to continue working on training with her.   How to Foster Cardamom: New fosters can take the first step by learning about fostering and
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Passion Fruit Needs a Foster

Age: 4   Sex: Female   Breed: Pit Mix  Weight: 52 Pounds Passion Fruit is looking for a new foster! She is looking for a home without other dogs or cats. She is a super cuddly, loving girl who just wants to be by your side. She does have some anxiety about being in her crate and may prefer to be with someone who is home often. She can also be reactive to dogs while out on walks so a secluded area or a home with its own yard would be preferable! She can be a little nervous of people upon first meeting them but will
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Your dog, Treat Expert

Treats are an important part of teaching your dog new skills, but it can be hard to know what treats to use for your dog. When training, it is important to choose appropriate reinforcement for the learner so that they are motivated to keep learning but still able to think clearly while we are attempting to teach. There are many variables that go into choosing treats, here are a few tips that can get you started on the road to training success. No two dogs will have all of the same preferences. Pay attention to what your dog seems to
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Did I adopt a kitten… or a T-Rex?

Have you heard of the “T-Rex phase” of kitten-hood? It’s called this because kittens will sometimes stand up on their back legs, batting at things with their tiny front legs, running like crazy, much like a stampeding T-Rex. We use this phrase to describe the “terrible two’s” period of a kitten’s life, usually between eight weeks/three months to two years old, typically peaking at ten months. The age at which this phase happens and how long it lasts strongly depends on previous socialization and what they learned from mama, littermates and the humans they’ve interacted with. How did people play
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Sully is Living the Good Life!

We adopted Sully at the beginning of March. He has been such a joy and has added so much happiness to our lives. He has been doing great adjusting to his new home. Lying on the couch is his favorite thing in the whole world–and it’s where he spends most of his time. He’s been enjoying lots of chew toys, treats and long walks. He loves exploring new walking trails and taking in all the smells! We are so happy to have Sully in our lives and are so glad we adopted him. Sully
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