by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society Here are tips to keep your four-legged family member safe and healthy this summer: Give appropriate care during the hot summer months: proper grooming, sun protection and precautions to prevent heat stroke. Learn signs of heatstroke. Symptoms include elevated body temperature, vigorous panting, unsteady gait, physical depression … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Summer days seem like they’re made for frolicking outside with your dog, especially when you’re in the Prescott area with its wealth of pet-friendly patios and bonanza of outdoor recreation opportunities. But it can be easy to forget that while our summers are much less brutal than those in the desert to … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society It’s that time of year when we look forward to being outside and getting our yard or garden going! What makes it even more fun is being with your fur friend in the fresh air and sunshine as you build a garden containing dog-friendly plants high in … Read More…
by Blake Herzog It’s hard not to idealize our pets, whichever form they take in our lives — furry, feathery, slick or scaly. They’re the sweet souls that stick by us whether we’re happy or sad, the devoted denizens of our homes who know and love us better than we do ourselves. We have a … Read More…
by Blake Herzog The paths of dogs and humans have converged so much over the years that many dogs face some of the same preventable health risks as their people — obesity, sedentary lifestyles and poor diet. These can lead to joint problems, heart disease, cancer and other ailments you never want to see your … Read More…
by Blake Herzog If you’re lucky enough to own a horse, you know you have more than a pet — you’ve got a partner. You experience your horseback adventures together and commune by just sitting or standing. Your horse may give you a higher vantage point, but you always know who’s really calling the shots. … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society We’re officially into 2021. How are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? I made only two resolutions this year, and I am finding that my pets are the key to keeping them. One was to be more active and get outdoors more. My dog, Cassidy Roo, makes … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Our communities’ love affair with dogs is legendary and is perhaps at its most public at the iconic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Here the classic architecture of the courthouse sets amid a lush green lawn and trees — a canine paradise. The connection goes way back and was strong … Read More…
by Blake Herzog We salute everyone who puts their heart, muscle and soul into rescuing homeless or abused pets, giving them the love they so desperately need while helping them find their forever homes. There’s hardly any calling higher. But it’s tough work. These heroes need all the support they can get, and we can … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society If it’s too cold for you outside, it’s probably too cold for your pet. Here are a few tidbits of information on how to keep your furkids safe during the cold weather season. Depending on the type of dog you have, it’s important to shorten their outdoor … Read More…