Tag Archive for pets

Appreciation Is Year Round

There is a special time set aside for National Volunteer Appreciation Week, but Rover’s Kids think that every day is Volunteer Appreciation Day! They are blessed to have a wonderful team of volunteers, known as their Ambassadors! Several have been with us 10 to 15 years, and some are newbies. You may recognize them as…

Great Time of Year to Explore the Outdoors!

Exercising with your best friend is a great way to strengthen your bond and to get some cardiovascular in at the same time. While canine/human workouts/exercising can be fun, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken, both in summer and winter. The following tips can ensure that you both are…

No One Wants Me—I’m 9

November was Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which served as a gentle reminder that older dogs are relinquished to shelters and rescues at a time in their lives when they need us the most! Last month, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control took in more than 30 dogs a day! Unfortunately, older dogs are the…

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteers are the heart and soul of any shelter or dog rescue. Rescues are 95% volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, relying on the assistance of caring and hardworking volunteers. As a rescue grows, their reliance on volunteers increases, as the rescue cares for even more abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs finding them loving, life-long homes. For…

Santa Adopted a Dog

D. Williams Yep, Santa called and wanted to adopt an older dog to keep him company while Rudolph leads the way with his bright, shiny nose. I asked Santa, “Why an older dog,” and, boy, did I get the answers! Thought I would share with you this holiday season what Santa said. First off, Santa…

What Your Dog Wants for the Holidays

Here we are again—the beginning of the holiday season, and since so much of the holidays revolve around gifts, do you know the best gift you can give to your dog? What do you think, a tasty reward like steak or a bone, or maybe a favorite toy? Do not forget that the important word…

Summer Safety Tips—Working Out with Your Dog

Exercising with your dog is a great way to strengthen your bond and to get some cardiovascular in at the same time. While canine/human workouts/exercising can be fun, they can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions are not taken, especially during the summer months in Arizona. The following tips will help to ensure that…

Vaccinations and Your Pet

Everyone is asking about the new research on vaccinations, so we are sharing what the experts are saying. So, just how long do your pet’s vaccinations last? Definitely longer than a year! We all want our pets protected from life-threatening diseases, but did you know your pet may be carrying enough protection from their puppy…

Pet Safety in Emergencies

D. Williams No one likes to think that a natural disaster or family or personal emergency will happen to them, and few people are prepared for such situations. While the thought of any emergency is scary, you can avoid outright panic by preparing to protect your pet the best you can before the situation arises.…