Selecting a Boarding Facility
…with at least a few weeks of intensive training in animal care, welfare, body language, behavior, basic medical triage, CPR, wound management, etc. If a scuffle breaks out between two…
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Adopting an Undersocialized Kitten
…Depending on the individual temperament of the kitten, the behavior of the parents, their age and previous experiences, they may show fearful behavior such as hissing, swatting, scratching or biting—or…
Collars and Leashes
…and stress. • Can cause or exacerbate aggression or fearful behavior. • Can cause injury. • Inhumane – a pain inducing tool. Shock Collar AVOID • Causes pain. • Ineffective…
How to Introduce Cats
…behavior toward another cat. Most owners do this thinking they will teach the cat that the aggressive behavior is inappropriate, but it only ends up making the cat more stressed…
Recommended Cat Reading
This list of ten books offers a survey of some of the most informative literature on cat behavior and biology, and how to make a happy home with your feline….
Ariel
Meet Ariel, a beautiful cream-colored cat who was born and raised in Los Angeles and has officially decided San Francisco is the setting for her next great chapter. She is…
Adoption Handbook – Dog
…principles Foundation behaviors (recall, sit, down, stay, focus) Dog training classes When Problems Arise Troubleshooting problem behavior (barking, chewing, jumping, pulling on leash, fearfulness in new environments) Common Misconceptions Additional…
Sit Command
Benefit of teaching your dog “sit” This one is a must and a behavior any dog can learn. A staple of all good dog manners, sitting when asked can help…
Helios
This confident pup is ready to strut their stuff with a new family. They might be a little mischievous, so they’ll be counting on you to teach them what to…
Luke
This outgoing kitten isn’t afraid to pounce on new experiences. They will thrive in a fur-ever home with gentle handling, daily play sessions, and enrichment to keep their mind and…
Lulu
This curious kitten loves to explore and investigate their surroundings. They might be a little mischievous, so will want a dedicated fur-ever family to show them what to do with…
Moon
This dog’s adoption fees have been generously sponsored. This confident pup is ready to strut their stuff with a new family. They might be a little mischievous, so they’ll be…