Staff and volunteers at OHS today celebrated the 11,000th adoption of 2015. The lucky dog was Beaugard, a two-year-old West Highland terrier who was adopted by Clint Bruton and Tammy Fields of NE Portland. “This is what the holidays are Read More …
Author: Bart
Healthy Eating During the Holidays
The holidays can be hard for humans trying to maintain a healthy weight, with so much good food and sugary treats around. Healthy eating can be hard for dogs too. Uncle Stew may be a bit too generous with the Read More …
Interview with Petcurean Senior Nutritionist Dr. Jennifer Adolphe
Dr. Jennifer Adolphe graduated with a Ph.D. in companion animal nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan. She previously completed a master’s degree in human nutrition and is a registered dietitian with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. She is currently Read More …
I’m a Dyson Dog
If you’ve seen my pictures you probably know I have a lot of hair. So does my sister Duchess. Mom has used the Dyson Animal vacuum for years and swears by it. I think it’s a scary monster but Mom Read More …
SEAL DOG airs on Smithsonian Channel November 11
SEAL DOG, a new one-hour Smithsonian Channel special, tells the story of former Navy SEAL Trevor Maroshek and his amazing war dog, Chopper. For the last eight years, Trevor and Chopper have been inseparable, having trained together, fought together, and Read More …
I’m a Petcurean Ambassadog!
Many of you know that I was rescued from Red Lake Reservation by the amazing Karen Good at Red Lake Rosie’s. From there it was foster organization Pet Haven of Minnesota that matched me with my mommy and my forever family. Read More …
Halloween Safety Tips
Denise Petryk, DVM, Trupanion’s Director of Veterinary Services, provides the following tips for keeping your pet safe and happy while celebrating “Halloweekend” this year: Candy & Treats: Many pet owners know that dogs shouldn’t eat chocolate, but year after year Read More …
Senior Dogs Playing in the Fall Leaves
The Total Dog Manual
The editors of Adopt-a-Pet.com, the world’s largest nonprofit homeless pet adoption website, have written a new book Total Dog Manual (Adopt-a-Pet.com): Meet, Train and Care for Your New Best Friend. The Total Dog Manual has everything from how to choose and understand your Read More …
Help New Orleans build a new Humane Society
The Humane Society of Louisiana lost its no-kill shelter, adoption center and thrift store in the aftermath of Katrina/ Though tens of millions of dollars were raised to help animals in the region and to help shelters rebuild, the group Read More …