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Is It OK To Let My Dog Roam Free?

Is It OK To Let My Dog Roam Free?

You may live in a rural area and see other dogs roaming. Perhaps your dog loves to wander and explore as most dogs do. Unfortunately, it is neither safe nor appropriate to allow your dog to roam free. In general, dogs should not be allowed off-leash, even with...
What To Do If You Find Orphaned Kittens

What To Do If You Find Orphaned Kittens

Kitten Season is Coming! Kitten season is coming to Arkansas and the Humane Society of Pulaski County (HSPC). That is the time of year when most unaltered cats go into heat. In Arkansas, this lasts primarily from February through November. During this time, it’s not...
Shopping Responsibly for a Pet

Shopping Responsibly for a Pet

Each year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren’t enough adoptive homes. Because of that, we are huge advocates of adoption instead of buying a dog from a breeder.  However, we know that there...
Heat Stroke in Pets: Identify and Take Action

Heat Stroke in Pets: Identify and Take Action

It’s that time of the year again: time for cookouts, fun, and sun. With the summer heat come dangers for our pets. Dr. Andrea Walters, a veterinarian pursuing specialization in emergency and critical care at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in...
The Litter Box Survival Guide

The Litter Box Survival Guide

Preventing Inappropriate Elimination in Newly Adopted Cats One thing is for sure:  it is much easier to prevent litter box problems than it is to fix them.  While most cats use their boxes without difficulty, any cat can struggle if certain conditions are not met. ...
Re-housetraining Your Dog

Re-housetraining Your Dog

Many adult dogs adopted from animal shelters were housetrained by their previous homes. While at the shelter, however, they may not have gotten enough opportunities to eliminate outside- especially overnight –  and consequently, they may have soiled their kennel...