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March is National Pet Poison Awareness Month

March is National Pet Poison Awareness Month, which was established to raise awareness and prevent illness in pets. Though poison prevention should be a priority throughout the year, this month is a great opportunity to take inventory of the…
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3 Reasons to Sign-Up for the 32nd Annual Fire Hydrant 5K

Keeping Pets Safe in the Winter

Colder weather is starting to blanket northern Colorado. Snow, sleet, ice, and wind…there’s a lot to prepare for when it comes to winter weather. Just like we’re affected by the cold, our pets are, too. Here are a few simple measures you…

5 Valentine's Day Ideas for You and Your Pet

Ahh, Valentine’s Day – the season of love! Though we commonly celebrate this day by sharing gifts and time with our significant others, why should pets be left out? After all, they show unconditional love throughout the year and Valentine’s…

5 Reasons to Spay/Neuter Your Pet

February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month which celebrates the importance of animal population control and encourages families to ensure their dogs and cats are spayed or neutered. Each year, more than 6 million dogs and cats wind up in animal…

February is National Cat Health Month

February is for the felines! Most importantly, it's an opportunity to ensure they are living a healthy lifestyle that will result in many great years to come. During the month, we ask cat families to give extra attention to their cat’s physical…

How to Keep Companion Animals Safe from Mountain Lions

This week, a mountain lion was spotted in the city of Fort Collins. Domestic cats and dogs can be easy prey for these animals, but there are actions you can take to help protect them. “We can live with these incredible animals if we respect…

Preparing Your Pets for When Kids Go Back to School

In just a matter of weeks, summer vacation will be over and your kids will be going back to school. While it may be a relief for some parents, it's also a time of change for your pets that they need to grow accustomed to. Over the past 17…

Why It's Important to Adopt Bonded Pairs Together

It is not uncommon to see bonded pairs of animals come into the shelter, whether surrendered together or arriving following the incapacity or death of an owner. Whenever possible, we work to adopt bonded pairs out together – a scenario that…