Category: Pets & Animals

PET OF THE WEEK: Fat and sassy Diva looking for a lifestyle change
Diva is a fat and sassy girl looking for a lifestyle change! She’s about 9 years old and would love to spend the rest of her life with you! She does get a long with other calmer animals, much like herself. She ... MORE

PET OF THE WEEK: Primrose needs a loving, understanding family
Primrose is a wonderful 3 year old girl who is in need of an understanding home. She is very shy and will on occasion not feel comfortable in a home for months. She needs a loving and understanding family who can work ... MORE

Four incredible benefits of CBD oil for dogs
Is your canine not as cheerful as usual? Given the friendliness and vigor of these creatures, it’s rather surprising to see them grumpy and unwilling to play fetch. The most obvious cause of such behavior is coping with a health problem. Canines ... MORE

CBD Cat Treats: It’s more than just a treat!
Cats are great pets; that is why many choose to get one. Although all pets have cuteness factors incredibly in their ways, cats have distinguished characters that made them a well-suggested pet, competing with dogs. This is very subjective, but we’ll leave ... MORE

A dog lover’s guide to Labrador Retriever fun facts
Since 1991, Labrador Retrievers have been ranked as the most popular dog breed in the United States by the American Kennel Association. Labs are a versatile breed that fares well in various roles, from the family pet, to the outdoor companion, to ... MORE

PETS OF THE WEEK: Meet 2-year-old, shy Shelbie
Shelbie is also a shy 2 and a half year old girl in need of an understanding home. She is very shy and it takes a long time for her to warm up to the people around her. She is learning that ... MORE

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet the elusive, orange Honey Blossom
Honey Blossom is a beautiful 8 year old that is looking for a home. She is an elusive orange female who is very lovable! She likes to cuddle, but please refrain from picking her up it makes her uncomfortable. When she wants ... MORE

Guide on renting to pet owners in Ontario
A lot of confusion exists with regard to renting with pets. Not many potential tenants are aware of laws that govern owning tenants while renting property in Ontario. The guidelines in the law regarding pets are clearly spelt out in the Ontario ... MORE

PET OF THE WEEK: Give DejaVous a home for the holidays
DejaVous is a sassy 6 year old girl who needs a home for the holiday season. She is an indoor-outdoor cat who needs her freedom. When she is done on her daily walk about she usually can be found cuddling up in ... MORE

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet sweet 2-year-old Shooter
Shooter is a sweet 2 year old guy in search of his forever home. He has stunning pale green eyes that just stare into your soul. You can observe him lounging in the sunlight for most of the day. He would be ... MORE

PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Bobtail Buddy (Beverly Animal Shelter)
Meet bobtail Buddy. Buddy is very friendly and snuggly. When he feels safe enough he will follow you around like a dog. He can be quite vocal when he wants attention. He however doesn’t like to be held, he gets very tense ... MORE

Keeping dog coats soft – home care strategies
Your pet dog is not just any animal, it is your friend and companion. In fact, it is a member of the family and should therefore be treated as such. The two important things concerning your dog’s welfare are its good health ... MORE

Leashed dogs now allowed on Commons in Ithaca
Last month, the Downtown Ithaca Alliance passed a resolution requesting that the City amend the Commons Ordinance to allow leashed dogs on the Commons, which mirrors the existing rules in all other parts of the City. A copy of their resolution is ... MORE

The challenge of increased dog adoptions during the COVID-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic had a massive impact on all of us. The virus created a new normal where people had to make several adjustments to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by lockdowns. People began working at home, having online classes, ... MORE

Happy Tails Animal Shelter raises awareness about ‘less adoptable’ pets through partnership
The third week in September is known as Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week and Ontario County Humane Society – Happy Tails Animal Shelter is joining Petfinder.com to raise awareness about the pets that tend to be overlooked. Less-adoptable pets are those who, ... MORE