Adoption Education Resources

Congratulations on your new family member!  We’ve put together some helpful articles and we hope you take the time to read the ones that are of interest to you – lots of really good information here!

You can also visit The National Center For Shelter Dogs website to find lots of other valuable articles for your new dog.

Taking Your New Friend Home

A New Parent’s Cat Guide

Safety Tips for Pets

Pet Health – What to Look For

Backyard Dogs – Facts, Guidance, and Solutions

Crate Training Puppies

AVSAB Position Paper on Puppy Socialization

Just a Dog Poem

Your Cat’s Environmental Needs

Over Exhuberant Greetings

Incorporating Children Into The Care Of Pets

First Aid Kit, and Puppy/Kitten Proof Your Home

National Poison Control Center

A Poison Safe Home

Dangers of Raisins and Grapes

Canine Summer Safety Tips

Feline Play and Investigative Behaviors

Paws, Claws & Jaws – Dealing with Your Kitten’s Rough Play

Feline Summer Safety Tips

What You Should Know About Household Hazards

Spaying & Neutering

It’s Never Too Late To Socialize

Pets for life Behavior Series – 7 Helpful Handouts

Crate Training Tips

Separation Anxiety Issues

Introducing a New Cat To Existing Cats

Dog Bone Safety

Hot Oven, Hot Car – Temperature Warnings

The Multi-Pet Household

Dog Park Etiquette

How Declawing Affects You and Your Cat

Ten Commandments From A Dog’s Perspective

Introducing A New Dog Into a Home with Cats