Microchipping is a must
By Nomi Berger Millions of dogs go missing each year. Unfortunately, very few of them are ever reunited with their owners. Many of them become and remain strays. Others ....
Making Moving Easier for You and Your Dog
By Nomi Berger Dogs, like humans, are creatures of habit. Once comfortable in their surroundings, they are unnerved by change. And trading a familiar home for an unfamiliar one can ....
Dogs and Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
By Nomi Berger As the days grow darker and shorter, and the thermometer plummets, so does the mood of millions of people living in the Northern Hemisphere. But humans ....
Dealing with canine cancer – William’s story
Dealing with cancer in dogs is not easy, but there are more treatment options available than ever before. This is William’s story as told by SCARS volunteer Troy Trudgeon. ....
Common Illnesses in Rescued Dogs
Canine Distemper Canine distemper is a viral disease that is often fatal. Distemper is most commonly seen in puppies 3-6 months old. Early signs resemble a severe cold. The ....
Ask the Emergency Veterinarian – Discomfort Urinating May Indicate a Larger Problem in Cats
Have you noticed your cat yowling while in the litter box, straining to pass urine, passing bloody urine, or urinating in unusual places like the kitchen sink or bathtub? ....
Rabbits as adoptable pets
Are you considering adopting a rabbit? Rabbits are adorable. They are soft, quiet and easy to house train. Much like a cat, they will use a litter box. Rabbits, ....
An Informed Dog Owner is a Dog’s Best Friend
Being an informed dog owner means being a dog’s best friend. Being uninformed can mean a life of misery, even death for MAN’S best friend. For years, there has been ....
Pet Poisoning Prevention and Help
Suspected pet poisoning is an URGENT health concern. During April 2015, we were very sad to hear from a SCARS adopter who had recently lost their beloved pet to ....
February is spay/neuter month: Do your part
By Nomi Berger The problem of pet overpopulation is a global one and requires a solution on a global scale. But like every journey that begins with a single ....