Doggie doors may seem like a convenient solution for pet owners, giving dogs the freedom to move between indoors and outdoors without constant supervision. However, for small dogs, these doors can pose serious risks that are often overlooked. Unlike larger breeds, small dogs are more vulnerable to predators such as coyotes, raccoons, or even large […]
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This Summer has been insanely hot! Not only for us, but certainly for our four-legged pals too. Here’ssome tips & tricks that you can use to keep your furry friends cool and protected throughout the Summer. Ultimately, our goal as responsible pet owners is to provide a safe environment for our furry friendswherever they go. […]
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The holidays can be stressful, and worrying about plans for your pet while you travel can make themeven more stressful. Here are some tips to consider when traveling with or boarding your pet duringthis time. SuppliesIf you are boarding your pet, be sure to pack ample food and more than enough medication to lastlonger than […]
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How much would you be comfortable spending annually on a dog? We often ask this question on arescue application. What’s the right answer? “The limit does not exist” is ideal, but we know that’snot the reality for everyone. While it doesn’t take a millionaire to care for a dog, it does require alarge financial commitment. […]
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Most of us prepare for different kinds of emergencies – car breakdowns, fires, electrical outages. But do you have a plan for your pet in case of an emergency? Pet owners should have a plan in place to make sure their pets are cared for when something unexpected happens. We’ve compiled the following list of […]
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‘Tis the season for gift giving, holiday parties and lots of fun food and tasty treats. You, of course, want toinclude your fur baby in the Christmas fun, but beware of online marketing and holiday dog displays atyour local pet store. Those seemingly innocent fun treats and chews can turn into a holiday disaster andmedical […]
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Let’s get straight to the point. The fact is, there no such thing as a completely hypoallergenicdog. All dogs have allergens. These allergens come from the proteins in a dog’s saliva or urine. Theseproteins transfer to their fur and skin as they clean themselves and then shed into the air. Therefore, lowshedding dogs seem hypoallergenic. […]
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April is volunteer appreciation month, we boy do we have a lot of people to be thankful for. CCR started with just a few dedicated individuals devoted to saving dogs. Over the past year (and a few months) we have accrued quite the volunteer base. These are the people who make it possible to do […]
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Many kids (and adults!) hope to hear barking from under the tree on Christmas morning, but the reality of owning a dog is a lot more than fulfilling someone’s wish list. Every year around February, animal shelters are inundated with surrendered pets who were given as gifts during the holiday season. This is largely because […]
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Millions of animals are euthanized each year purely because there are not enough people willing to open their homes and adopt this mass surplus of “unwanted” animals (I’m using the word unwanted in quotes because if I had it my way, I would take them all). While spaying and neutering does help this problem, the […]
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