We believe that spaying or neutering your pet is an important part of responsible pet ownership especially while animals continue to die in overcrowded shelters.

Heartworm preventatives must be given all 12 months of the year, especially in warm climates where mosquitoes may not disappear in the Winter months. The threat of heartworm disease is too dangerous to animals, and the strain on shelters is too great to skip Heartworm preventatives.

​Vaccines are key to ending the overpopulation of companion animals in shelters. Vaccines prevent devastating, deadly diseases, and they prevent unaffordable vet bills that often lead a family to surrender a beloved pet to their local shelter.

Pets need time to decompress in any new setting. When adopting or fostering a new pet, we recommend waiting at least 48 hours to begin slowly introducing your new pet to any resident pets. If your new pet has come to you from a stressful environment like a shelter or the roadside, it is best to wait a week while your pet decompresses and you observe the pet for any contagious health issues that need treatment. Trips to the pet store or a patio are not ideal for pets in a new home.

Crates keep pets healthy, happy, and safe. Many of the factors that lead families to surrender their pets could be avoided altogether if these pets had been given a chance to grow acquainted with their crate.

Never assume an animal was abandoned or dumped by their owner. Consider that an animal may have been stolen and then dumped, and someone may be missing them. Every stray animal should be scanned for a microchip AND reported to local authorities so that they can be more easily located by a family who may be searching for them!

Responsible pet ownership is crucial for ending the overpopulation of companion animals in shelters. Every person can make an impact for companion animals by committing to be a good example to their family and friends. Responsible pet ownership includes providing vetting and behavioral support to any animal in your care, while maintaining a safe and secure environment for your pet.

Training your pet does not need to be expensive or time intensive. Think "quality over quantity" when it comes to training your pet! Practicing commands for just minutes each day, and enjoying short, structured walks creates confident, mentally stimulated pets. The right amount of training and exercise can resolve many undesirable animal behaviors that stem from boredom, anxiety, and lack of physical exercise. When pets are happy, their people are happy, and fewer companion animals are surrendered to shelters.