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Pet Hydration Tips

July is one of the hottest months each year in Colorado, with daily highs reaching on average 87 degrees. Fittingly, July is National Pet Hydration Month, shedding light, for pet owners, on the symptoms and dangers of dehydration and overhydration. Common symptoms of pet dehydration include: • Loss of appetite • Reduced energy levels • …

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National Chip Your Pet Month

Pets stray from owners more frequently than you might realize, which makes the observance of National Chip Your Pet Month each May a good time to ensure your pet is microchipped and to verify their microchip information is up to date. A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted just …

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National Pet Poison Prevention Month

March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, which was established to both raise awareness and prevent illness in pets. Poison prevention should be a priority for pet owners throughout the year as toxins that threaten our furry family members abound. Pets can become very ill after ingesting many common household foods, products, and plants. To …

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Bonded Companion Pets

It’s not uncommon to see bonded animal pairs come into the shelter, whether surrendered together or arriving following the incapacity or passing of an owner. Whenever possible, we work to place bonded pairs together – a scenario that boasts benefits both to the animals and their new adopters. Here are a few benefits of adopting …

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