Oliver
Hi SCARS, I adopted Ollie on July 15, 2017, and I thought people might be interested in seeing how he is doing. Since coming to stay with me, he ....
Winston (formerly Marc Jacob) memorial story
Hi SCARS, Formerly known as “Marc Jacobs” from the designer litter in 2007, Winston enjoyed an action packed life. Spending his early years in Edmonton, he enjoyed playing at ....
Griffin (formerly Tonka)
Hi SCARS, Griffin (formerly Tonka) is growing up fast! He's a great family dog and a fast learner! He is a great big part of our family with a ....
Life With Dogs: 10 Things to Know Before You Adopt
by Kathy McCartney Many people adopt dogs without fully understanding what they’re getting into. I know I did. I made a lot of mistakes with our first dog, things ....
Why Neutering Is Good For Your Male Dog
There are so many good reasons to spay or neuter your pet. The best known reason is helping to reduce the unwanted pet population, but did you know that ....
Ticks and Your Pets
By Stephanie Beauvais A SCARS intake named BamBam came into our care with a few hitchhikers on him — ticks! With a seemingly increased amount of tick bites being ....
Say cheese! Keep your dog’s smile camera ready
By Nomi Berger We’ve all seen the TV commercial where a group of grinning dogs flash their wide, dentured smiles. We’ve all heard the voice-over warning us that four out ....
Rabbits as pets
Are you considering adopting a rabbit? Rabbits are adorable. They are soft, gentle, quiet, and easy to house train. Much like a cat, they will use a litter box. ....
Protect Your Pet: Provide Proper Dental Care
By Nomi Berger Did you know that 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 4 have some form of dental disease? As with people, the main culprit is ....
Pest Alert: Pet Owners Beware
By Nomi Berger With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of two bothersome and potentially lethal pests: fleas and ticks. For each flea found on your cat, there ....