Blog

Adopt, Don't Shop!

Adopt, Don't Shop!

Posted by Jenn Smith on 12th Jun 2019

Thinking about owning a pet? Consider adopting pets from local humane societies and animal rescues instead of buying a pet from a pet store. Animal advocates have been eyeing pet stores for years …
What's Fence Tension?

What's Fence Tension?

Posted by Jenn Smith on 11th Jun 2019

Tension wire is used on deer fencing for several reasons.  For areas with high winds, tension wire helps sturdy the fence and block flying debris. Fence tensioning protects the fence …
Indy Animals For Free

Indy Animals For Free

Posted by Jenn Smith on 6th Jun 2019

Future pet owners should consider adopting pets from Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS). Why? Pet adoption is free. Because the IACS is out of space at the facility, they are urging people to a …
Cat Health In Summer

Cat Health In Summer

Posted by Jenn Smith on 5th Jun 2019

Cats and dogs love being outside in the summertime; but as the temperatures increase, there are health risks for pets. We discussed the potential for heat stroke in dogs; and now we will focus on …
Cat Adoption Month!

Cat Adoption Month!

Posted by Jenn Smith on 4th Jun 2019

Brought to you by American Humane, Adopt a Cat Month is a call to action to consider cat adoption this June.  June is when adoption centers and cat rescues see an increase in cats brought in due …
Hot Weather and Dogs

Hot Weather and Dogs

Posted by Jenn Smith on 31st May 2019

As we inch closer into the summer season, we want to take a moment to discuss the health concerns that we have with keeping dogs outside in the increasing hot temperatures.  We are all abou …
It's Kitten Season!

It's Kitten Season!

Posted by Jenn Smith on 30th May 2019

Late spring is designated as kitten season because this is the time of year when animal rescues and humane societies begin to see an influx of cats. Who's to blame? Feral cats birthing kittens a …
NC: Cat Killing Spree?

NC: Cat Killing Spree?

Posted by Jenn Smith on 29th May 2019

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) -- Some neighbors in the Emerald Point neighborhood in Knightdale say a pack of vicious dogs has killed at least two pet cats in the last week. Paul Quinn had to spend this Me …
Video: Cat VS. Coyotes

Video: Cat VS. Coyotes

Posted by Jenn Smith on 25th May 2019

A 16-year-old cat named Tigger was confronted by two coyotes in a recent news video. While the cat did escape, this is a friendly reminder to pet owners to secure cats in the yard with fencing to prot …
Remove A Dog Tick

Remove A Dog Tick

Posted by Jenn Smith on 23rd May 2019

Ticks are active in the spring and summer months when the weather is warm; and these seasons are when pet owners take their pets with them on dog walks and hikes.  Grooming regularly keeps dog's …
Cat VS. Dog People

Cat VS. Dog People

Posted by Jenn Smith on 22nd May 2019

Cat people are 16 percent more likely than dog people to admit they are bothered when their pet cuddles with other people. According to a survey of 1,261 dog and cat parents across the U.S., 37 per …
Dog Attack: Webber Park

Dog Attack: Webber Park

Posted by Jenn Smith on 21st May 2019

Many dogs never bite. But, any dog can, regardless of breed. That is what Dawn Hunt, of Minneapolis, realized after a scary encounter with a dog in Webber Park, along scenic Shingle Creek, last …
Internet Grumpy Cat Dies

Internet Grumpy Cat Dies

Posted by Jenn Smith on 18th May 2019

Grumpy Cat, the feline famous on the internet for her permanent scowl, has died aged seven, her owners say. A statement says she died on Tuesday following complications from a recent urinary tract in …
About Dog Gates

About Dog Gates

Posted by Jenn Smith on 17th May 2019

Dog fence gates provide easy access to the dog enclosure area for both dogs and people. However, customers that buy dog gates often have preliminary questions. We'll help answer them now:Is fence mesh …
Zombie Raccoons?!

Zombie Raccoons?!

Posted by Jenn Smith on 16th May 2019

They may sound like some invention out of Hollywood, but “zombie raccoons” are real and police say they are a threat to pets. The Riverside Police Department is warning pet owners about r …
Dog Disease Spreadable

Dog Disease Spreadable

Posted by Jenn Smith on 15th May 2019

DES MOINES, Iowa — Officials say a dog disease that can be passed to humans has been confirmed in Iowa. The state veterinarian, Dr. Jeff Kaisand, says several cases of canine brucellosis have b …
Cat Fence Extenders

Cat Fence Extenders

Posted by Jenn Smith on 14th May 2019

Fence extension Kits are great to have for a number of reasons. For one, they save on the cost of buying a completely new fence system and are easy to assemble. All you need to get started is a 5 foot …