10 Pet Safety Tips for Autumn
By Jordan Walker Jordan loves pets and animals. He contributes regularly to Coops And Cages and other blogs where he shares his passion and vast knowledge about our furry friends. Here, he tips off owners of some pet dangers that come with the advent of autumn. Now that autumn is well underway, the weather is cooler, holidays wait around every corner, and the natural
Adopt a Senior Pet Month is Here!
(All pets pictured above are available for adoption and are classified as “seniors”) By Nomi Berger Psst! Spread the word. Now is the time. Time to brighten the darkening days of November. Time to warm the cooling nights of November. Time to think snuggles and slippers and cookies and cuddles. Want a hint? There’s nothing more satisfying, more contenting or more comforting than curling
October Adoptions!
Congratulations to Ruby, Wilson, Meeko and Gunner on a job well done! They worked their magic and got adopted in October! <> <> <> They leave behind several adoptable friends, so if you are interested in adding a cat or dog to your family, visit our adoptable pets page. P.S. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! Be part of it by submitting an
Have a Howl This Hallowe’en!
By Nomi Berger Is it the sudden appearance of a smiling pumpkin on every porch that elicits that first startled “ah” of recognition? Is it the toffee-toned moon split by a band of black clouds that causes that first, shivery chill of remembrance? Is it the lengthening shadow that you yourself cast on the sidewalk that resets your mindset to recall? Opt for any
OCTOBER IS ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH
By Nomi Berger For decades now, designated months have been devoted to an increasing number of awareness-raising issues. And for more than a decade, raising awareness about the crucial issue of animal adoption has been no different. Their designated month is October. So with that in mind, we wanted to take time to remind our supporters of the vital, life-affirming roles dogs play in
Wordless Wednesday: This Will Do
Kitty got comfy in one of the beds during a recent Pet Valu shift. Kitty is one of several felines we have up for adoption. <> <> <> This is a blog hop. Click here to check out the other participating blogs.
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
The TAGS adoption process takes a couple of weeks. First, you submit your application, and then, upon approval, you will have your “Meet and Greet,” hopefully within that week. Next comes the Home Visit, where TAGS volunteers interview you in your home, and then, presuming everyone would like to continue with the application, you will have a 1-2 week “Extended Visit.” This stage is
September Adoptions!
September was an AMAZING month for adoptions! 10 pets found homes this month and we are thrilled for all of them. Congratulations… ZOEY! This 1.5 year old Retriever/Labrador mix was rescued when TAGS pulled her from a high-kill shelter in Quebec. She is an affectionate sweetie who loves to play. MEGAN! Megan is a playful 3-year-old Hound mix who gets along very well with
Adopt a Cat!
Cat ladies—and gentlemen—this post is for you. Today we are featuring the cats of TAGS! They come in different shapes, sizes, colours and genders, but they do have a few things in common: all of these furry felines are litter-trained, spayed/neutered, have up-to-date vaccinations and cannot wait to join your family. Read more about them on our adoptable pets page. The process for adopting a cat
A Tale about Hope
Once upon a time, in a town not so far away, a dirty, thin, black-and-white cat was found wandering around in someone’s garden. Townspeople flocked to the scene to have a look at the magnificent animal with piercing green eyes, wondering how it came to end up in this particular garden on this particular day. “Perhaps it is just visiting, and will go home