We, along with our partners, want to make sure our forever families have all the information they need to take care of their pets. Check back often to see what new information we are adding to our Did You Know? page.
Are you getting a new pet and you’re feeling anxious about how your existing pets will handle it? Are you uncertain of how to introduce a new animal into the mix? Check out this helpful article from the Animal Humane Society on how to introduce new pets to your home.
Every cat owners knows that dreaded sound. You’ve just settled down in front of the television or opened a great book when you hear it – the sound of your cat scratching the carpet or the furniture. Problem scratching is one of those most common behavior helpline calls received at the Calgary Humane Society, so today we are giving you some information from the CHS about why cats scratch and what you can do to save your sofa!
Check out this helpful article from Tails of Help on how much it costs to look after your pet over the course of his lifetime. It might surprise you!
Do you know how to find out the age of that kitten in your hand? Do you look at the teeth? the eyes? the paws? Have a look at this helpful chart.
When a beloved family pet dies it can be really hard. For many of us, our pets are a place of unconditional love, acceptance, and immense joy . After the loss of a beloved pet, we are often left with memories of the life we have shared with them, and immense pain where our love for them remains.
This article from the Humane Society provides some helpful insight as we walk through our grief.
