The Cone Of Shame – What’s Not To Love?
The Elizabethan collar or the e-collar. Affectionately also called the cone of shame. Conehead. Lampshade. Satellite dish. Martini glass. Party hat. We hate the cone of shame because we think…
The Elizabethan Collar: 9 Ways To Help Your Dog Adjust To Wearing One
I love how we as pet owners enjoy poo-pooing the plastic, vet-issue Elizabethan collar, abbreviated as the e-collar. (not to be confused with the abbreviation of the electronic or "shock"…
Yes, You Can Take A Break From Fostering
Yes, you can take a break from fostering dogs. Helpful tips on how do you know if you need to break from fostering
©2018 RJ Hire Photography
Foster A Dog For The Holidays
Consider if you should foster a dog for the holidays. Here are my thoughts on why it's a good thing. The holidays are hard for dogs.... ...and animal shelters An…
Puppies often need to be quarantined.
(Photo by Lydia Torrey on Unsplash)
Quarantine Your Foster Dog: A Pro Plan That Works!
As a foster coordinator, I fielded a lot of questions from my foster dog parents. One of the most frequently asked questions was "Is my own dog going to catch…
not all bites are scary, but all bites are serious.
Just A Dog Bite?
One of the most reckless statements spoken in rescue work is this: The dog bit someone and___________ it was a little bite.it didn't break the skin.it was not the dog's…