Everyone who loves them says the same thing: The only thing wrong with pets is that they just don’t live long enough. And it’s true. Their lifespans are shorter than ours. Someday, they’ll be gone. And the loss of a pet can be devastating. For many, our pets are closer to us than some Read More
In her groundbreaking book “On Death and Dying” (1969), Elizabeth Kübler-Ross delineated five stages of grief, which apply as much to losing a beloved pet as they do to the death of a dear person. Of course, everyone grieves differently, and Kübler-Ross did not propose a five-step recipe for living through loss. Rather, the Read More
Q: I recently adopted a 12-week-old female puppy. This is the first puppy we have owned and are very excited to be pet owners! Over the last 2 days, it seems as though something is stuck in our puppy's throat! It sounds like a cough but we are not sure. She sneezes often and Read More
When it comes to keeping your pets healthy, the best preventative is their routine vaccinations. Covering a wide array of diseases and conditions, routine vaccinations prevent the contraction and spread of many uncomfortable, harmful and even fatal conditions. This time of year, ticks carrying bacteria that cause Lyme disease are a concern. North Shore Read More
Emergencies seldom give warning, but we can be ready for them. Most people have first aid kits on hand for themselves and family members. But what about your pets? The experts at North Shore Animal League America recommend having a pet first aid kit that’s right where you need it if an animal emergency occurs.
Q: How does the Animal League help other shelters during disaster situations? Submitted by Anonymous A: If there is an animal shelter that has been affected by a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, the Animal League America will utilize its’ the mobile rescue/adoption units. When unexpected disaster strikes, many shelters are inundated with additional animals Read More