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  • Pets are Blameless in Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus

    Thomas M. Edling, DVM, MSpVM, MPH / March 3, 2020
    Coronavirus, now present on every continent except Antarctica, has infected nearly 90,000 people globally and left health officials scrambling to prevent the virus from morphing into a full-blown pandemic, while…
  • Responding to a Disaster Beyond Comprehension

    September 25, 2019
    At the beginning of this month, The Bahamas were ravaged by one of the most devastating, dangerous storms in living memory. Hurricane Dorian pounded the northwestern Bahamas for 40 continuous…
  • July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day

    July 15, 2019
    On National Pet Fire Safety Day, it’s important to remember to include your furry family members into your emergency plan should a fire ever occur and Fido needs to find…
  • Tropical Storm Barry: Keeping Your Pets Safe

    July 12, 2019
    Tropical Storm Barry is approaching the Gulf Coast and the lower Mississippi Valley, bringing with it torrential rains and expected flooding. The National Hurricane Center is predicting hurricane conditions along…
  • 2018 American Humane Rescue Recap

    December 31, 2018
    This year thousands of innocent animals found themselves fighting for their lives as catastrophic natural disasters hit, cruelty cases arose, and abused and abandoned pets ended up in shelters. As…
  • Helping Animals Impacted by the California Wildfires

    November 13, 2018
    The massive wildfires currently burning in California have destroyed homes, forced residents to evacuate, and left defenseless animals injured and scared. The wildfires have now been deemed the deadliest and…
  • Addressing Behavior Issues with Dogs

    October 26, 2018
    Whether you have a new dog in your home or your current pup is acting up, it can be overwhelming when Fido is misbehaving and you don’t know what to…
  • Cleaning Up After Pets

    October 21, 2018
    Pets make our lives fuller, richer, happier, and… messier. We love our pets, but they can sometimes make our homes feel a little too lived-in. Between going through dozens of…
  • Dog-Proofing Your Home

    October 18, 2018
    Just like preparing your home for a new baby, new dog parents should prepare their home for their four-legged addition, too. Making sure your home is safe and comfortable for…