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Meet Gary!

Today's Featured Pet is Gary! Gary is a simple kitty that really just wants a home where he can spend all day lounging around. This adorable tabby is a manx that loves rolling around on his back like a goooood boy! This senior kitty came to…
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Lucky and Stella’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail Tuesday are Lucky and Stella! Lucky (tiny baby), formally known as Francine, was recently adopted by Sue, Richard and their dog Stella (bigger baby and BRHS alumni). Sue and Richard had adopted Stella in 2014, when she…
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Puppy Socialization: Pandemic Version, pt 2

Puppy Socialization During a Pandemic: What You Can Do In our last post we discussed what socialization is, the developmental periods as a puppy grows, and the importance of learning to read a dogs body language. Now on to ways to work…
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Ask Crystal: Selective Hearing

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  My dog seems to have selective hearing. He is always barking at things so…
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Puppy Socialization: Pandemic Version, pt 1

Puppy Socialization During a Pandemic We find ourselves in unprecedented times for the foreseeable future. Unable to socialize in familiar ways, many are choosing canine companionship to find purpose and joy in our day. Adoptions are soaring…
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Ask Crystal: Treat Hog

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  I recently adopted a young female dog. So far everything is going really well.…
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Ask Crystal: Crate Training

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  We recently adopted a puppy who is now four months old. She is doing really…

Ask Crystal: Thwarting an Escape Pro

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  I have a hound dog that I cannot seem to keep confined in our yard. She…
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Ask Crystal: Leash Walking Training Tips

Welcome to "Ask Crystal," where you can ask your pet behavior questions! You can submit your question for Crystal at the bottom of the page! Dear Crystal,  We adopted a new dog recently and we need some advice. We walk her around constantly…

Maple’s Happy Tail

Today's Happy Tail Tuesday is Maple! Maple was adopted out as a puppy and returned to us because she kept escaping from her home and they were worried for her safety. Ali and Jeff were browsing organizations online and something about Maple's…