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Do Tortoises Make Good Pets?

by Rachel Shadle May 23rd is marked in my calendar for a not-so-typical reason. It’s World Turtle Day! Truth be told, my passion is for the tortoise. [Brief side note: turtles and tortoises are not the same. Turtles spend much of their time in the water. Tortoises are land-dwelling animals.] But, for the sake of…

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Lucky Needs a Permanent Home

Meet Lucky Lucky was found by our groomer, Deb, outside her mom’s house. We have been fostering him for a while now and Lucky needs a permanent home! Why You Should Adopt Lucky Six year old’s never lie. At least about cats. John and Lucky have been sharing a room at night. John says Lucky…

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This Is Why

Dear Pet Owners, The picture above is what the end of our driveway looks like every morning. Our 7 year old son, Wes, waits for the bus by himself (because he’s a big kid, you know). And every morning our Golden Retriever, Chloe, sits at his side until he is safely on the bus. Chloe…

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Dog Bite Prevention

Dog Bite Prevention Week Truthfully, every day needs to be about dog bite prevention. Surprising Stats Most dog bites occur during every day activities and with familiar dogs. Children are the most common victims. Bites can be unprovoked, but we play a role in many cases. It’s about 50/50 for cases seen in an ER….

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Spring Baby Shower for Wildlife and Rescue Groups

Springtime Means Baby Time Mother nature does her best work each spring. Beautiful flowers, trees of green, and batch after batch of brand new critters. Be it squirrels, bunnies, ducklings, or kittens, new litters mean there is no shortage of work for wildlife rehab groups and pet rescues. Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Group and Last…

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Anna Finds a Home

Anna the Gordon Setter A few weeks ago we posted a video to find Anna the Gordon Setter a new home. She had a bit of a run in with her housemate dog over a bone. Her owners, after careful thought, decided she would fit better in a home without other dogs. Enter Den Herder…

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Jerry and Ronda Den Herder Say Thanks

Thank You to All Our Friends Ronda and I would like to thank everyone for the tremendous outpouring of love and support since my stroke on December 8th. It is hard to put into words how much your cards, notes, emails, and prayers meant to us both. I think our last count was over 670…

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Neuter a Tom Cat Day 2017

Neutered Cats Are Happy Cats We are pleased to once again partner with the Cedar Bend Humane Society and local veterinarians to help reduce the stray and feral cat population in the Cedar Valley. On Saturday, February 11, 2017, we will be getting snippy with those Tom Cats for our annual Neuter a Tom Cat…

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More Good News on Jerry Den Herder

January 26, 2017 It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on Jerry. We spoke recently with Ronda, his wife, and she shared a bit about the progress he is making. We hope to share another picture soon, but…sorry Jerry, this is too cute not to share. He hasn’t been able to have a haircut…

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Good Reads

Several of us on staff enjoy reading about pet-related topics in our spare time. Collecting tips here and there, what to try and what to skip, every little bit helps. Good reads on pet care can be hard to find, but fortunately we have excellent options. Here are a few of our favorites. You can…

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