A white dog with a grey spot over its eye
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Meet Otis!

Today's Featured Pet is Otis! Talk about a BIG goofy boy that has wiggle butts for DAYS. This hunky pup has got an incredibly endearing smile that will automatically put you in a great mood.…
a black young dog lays in the grass outside

Ask Crystal: When House Training Hits a Roadblock

Dear Crystal, I have a 5-month-old puppy that was doing great at housebreaking. The last month no matter what I do he refuses to use the bathroom outside. Even taking him when I know he needs to go. Even using crate training/housebreaking.…
a small gray adult cat lays on a soft blanket
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Meet Daya – Adopted!

Today's Featured Pet is Daya! Our featured pet this week is Daya! "She is small and delicate looking. She loves petting and playing but is not a "lap cat" and doesn't like to be held.…
white dog with black spots and ears stands nose to nose with a short haired tan dog

Ask Crystal: New Roommates Take Time to Warm up

Dear Crystal,  I recently adopted a new dog. My current dog (female, 1.5 years old) is nervous around him but not exactly aggressive. She just has a lot of fears (ex. growls or barks a lot at outside noises) but she has never been aggressive…
A light brown puppy wearing a collar and leash lays in green grass

Ask Crystal: One Step at a Time

Dear Crystal,  My 6-month pup constantly sits or lays down on a walk. Treats can get him going a little. What can I do to work on this?  Sincerely,  Stubborn Pup    Dear Stubborn, This can be a very embarrassing…
A white-ish grey dog sits on the ground looking up at the camera with a smile while wearing a blue cap
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Meet Rody!

Today's Featured Pet is Rody! Meet Rody, our Featured Pet this week! Rody is a very sweet old man that is as social as they get with people! Rody is very people oriented and loves nudging your hand…
small brown dog looks out a window

Ask Crystal: Sir Barks A Lot

Dear Crystal,  I have a long-haired mini-dachshund - Sugar - who is barking a lot. He likes to sit on the back of the couch and bark at passers-by. He barks when we are on leash walking. The most annoying habit is barking at anyone coming…
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Tips for a Safe 4th of July

The 4th of July may be a fun holiday for some, but can be a tough one for our pets between activities and gatherings, hot temperatures, and of course, fireworks. The holiday unfortunately results in more pets being lost between July 4th-6th…
a large dog with huskie markings of white and grey
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Meet Nymaria!

Today's Featured Pet is Nymaria! Nymaria is our Featured Pet this week! She may look like a wolf, but under all the fluff is a silly, playful girl!  Despite her size, Nymeria…
a gray cat lays in a cardboard box with a black cat sitting in the background on top of the box

Ask Crystal: Two Cats are Complicated

Dear Crystal, I have two young cats. Parker is the new guy and Miles the one who was an only cat. They are getting along well generally, playing together, hanging out peacefully in the same spots, using the same litterboxes, etc. The…