Great News: California Ends Cruel Cat Declawing
Safe at last — no more pain for California’s cats. We have wonderful news for cats everywhere! California has become the largest state in the U.S. to ban cat declawing — a cruel and painful surgery that amputates the first bone of each toe, leaving cats in lifelong...
Dog Hiccups: Why They Happen, What To Do
If an episode of dog hiccups is plaguing your pup, you may be wondering if it’s normal for dogs to get hiccups, or if it could be an indication of a health issue. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby describes why dogs get hiccups, what they mean for your dog, and...
They laugh as animals suffer — help end it
Kittens like this are being filmed and tortured for profit — help stop it A CNN investigation has uncovered videos of cats being burned, mutilated, drowned, and electrocuted for money. The victims are usually kittens — small, trusting, and helpless. Some are forced...
The World’s Top Fashion Magazine Says No to Fur
Foxes are finally free from a life of fear. Vogue, the world’s most influential fashion magazine , has announced it will no longer promote or feature fur. Vogue is the voice that shapes what the world wears and values. When the magazine changes direction, the entire...
She froze in fear… until kindness found her
Pilot Pup Chanel moments after we found her — trembling and scared. When we found Chanel, she was sitting low to the ground, her thin body trembling. Her eyes were wide and unsure — the look of a dog who had learned to expect pain instead of kindness. She did not...
Shadow
Shadow brejacetoclecr… Mon, 10/06/2025 - 20:34 Shadow Shadow originally came to Snake River Animal Shelter as a stray and was never reclaimed. This sweet girl was able to participate in our Senior Glow-Up program and recently received a professional groom! Shadow is...
Bear
Bear brejacetoclecr… Sun, 10/26/2025 - 20:32 Bear Bear is a handsome German Shepherd mix who brings class, calm, and just a little comedy wherever he goes. After a recent dental surgery left him missing a few teeth, his tongue now hangs out like a red carpet rolled...
Agnes
Agnes brejacetoclecr… Sun, 10/26/2025 - 20:37 Agnes Agnes is pure sunshine in dog form. This sweet, gentle girl has a heart as big as her smile and a spirit that’s ready to bloom now that she’s safe. She came to us from a shelter, but you’d never know she had a rough...
Zigmon
Zigmon brejacetoclecr… Sun, 10/26/2025 - 20:42 Zigmon Zigmon is a 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher with a personality much bigger than his tiny frame. This little guy is a pro at finding the coziest spots in the house, supervising life with his big, bright eyes, and...
Behind every kennel door, there’s a story like Leo’s
Some shelter animals spend thousands of days waiting for someone to choose them. This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time to honor the dogs and cats who depend on shelters for their chance at life — and the people who care for them. Behind every...
Fluoxetine for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Precautions
Fluoxetine for dogs (Reconcile®) is a great option for managing separation anxiety, social anxiety, noise phobias, and other types of behavioral problems in many dogs. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains the uses, side effects, drug interactions, and...
Haypenny
Haypenny brejacetoclecr… Mon, 11/03/2025 - 11:35 Haypenny “Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you’ll have good luck. Give it to a faithful friend, then your luck will never end.” This well-known rhyme, often associated with the belief that finding a penny is a...
The divide between the “haves” and the “have nots” will devastate animal welfare
AKA: What radicalized you, animal welfare edition? I’m about to step in it, but… I understand we live under the rule of capitalism, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. This year, for the first time since 2019, I attended events again: Global Pet Expo and The Pet...
Why is My Dog Swallowing a Lot? 11 Reasons
If you notice your dog swallowing a lot, there are a variety of different explanations from nausea to toxins, and everything in between. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses 11 reasons for a dog licking his or her lips and swallowing to help dog parents...
4 Powerful Ways to Honor Cats on National Cat Day
Safe, warm, and loved — what every cat deserves. Today is National Cat Day — a day to honor not just the cats who capture hearts online, but also the quiet survivors who fight for life against impossible odds. Like a tiny kitten named Miso, who was rescued just before...