Spring Cleaning cat’s stuff

Dear Critter Corner: I’ve had quite a few cats over the years and have collected a lot of cat stuff. I plan on spring cleaning for the upcoming new year and didn’t want to just throw away these items as some are new that my cats didn’t use. Do you have any...

Memorable dog adoptions in 2022

Dear Critter Corner: Since we are nearing the end of the year, I was hoping to hear about some of the most memorable adoptions for the year? We have had so many, here are a few that stick out to me because of their time at our shelter. Bernard – This ball of energy...

Training cats with treats

Dear Critter Corner: I’m training my cat to follow a few basic commands like “come” and “sit”. When he does the command correctly, I give him a treat as a reward.  But lately I’ve noticed that his stomach seems to be upset with all of the treats. What should I do?...

Dogs tied up outside stores

Dear Critter Corner: I have seen several dogs tied up outside of the grocery store I frequent and was wondering your opinion on if this is a safe practice or not? This is such a great question! No, this is not a safe practice or good idea for several reasons. Once you...

Helping to calm cat down

Dear Critter Corner: I just moved to a new apartment and my cat is bouncing off the walls. She’s been trying to climb up the closet, get into cabinets, and races around the room. How do I calm her down? A new move can be a big change for many cats, especially when...

Improving your dog’s manners during Thanksgiving

Dear Critter Corner: We will be hosting for Thanksgiving this year and are worried about our pup not behaving properly around our guest. Do you have any suggestions to help make the day go smoothly? Here are some easy solutions to 3 main problems people have when they...