Animal Health

Ruby

Heartworm


If you and your canine or feline friend live in an area where mosquitoes are indigenous, your dog or cat is at risk for heartworm infection and heartworm disease. Because the Shelter encourages people to keep their cats indoors only, it is assumed that dogs are much more at risk for this mosquitoe-borne illness. Still, mosquitoes get indoors. Read more.


Microchipping


Do you think that your dog or cat could never be lost? Think again. Statistics show one out of three family pets will be lost. Once lost, only 10% of lost pets are identified and reunited with their families. Read more.


Spay & Neuter


Central to the Shelter’s humane work is educating pet owners about the importance of spay/neuter surgeries. Spay/neuter surgeries benefit pets, pet owners and the community. Read more.


Summer Heat


Summer Means Leave Your Pet at Home -- Not in the Vehicle. Leaving your pet in a car on a summer's day -- even parked in the shade and even with windows cracked -- can be deadly. Read more.


Training


Oh, how adorable puppies are! They are so small...so we ask them to jump up. We smile when the pooch barks, races out the door ears flying in the wind or runs to the end of the leash. Little puppies grow-up! Read more.