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Dogs, Cats, and Climate Change
Temperatures at the shelter on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 hit a high of 72 degrees. 72 degrees. In February. Not only do pets contribute to climate change, they are affected by climate change through heatwaves, an increase in storm activity, and rising infectious diseases and parasites. Our pets can’t make a change to help save the…
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PFAS in Dogs
New research from a study completed at North Carolina State University found dogs and horses also bioaccumulate PFAS. PFAS, per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances, are chemicals used in plastics as well as grease or water resistant materials. Some examples are fast food wrappers which are treated to stop grease from going through, and water or stain resistant chemicals used…
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HSSCM Recommended Vaccination Schedule
HSSCM provides ongoing care for the cats and dogs in our shelter throughout their stay. At HSSCM, no animal will be euthanized for lack of space, so some special needs animals tend to stay longer than others, requiring ongoing care through their years. Dogs On intake, dogs receive: BordatellaFirst round of DA2PP (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, parainfluenza).Two…
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Teddy’s Law
Written by Morgan Pattan Teddy’s Law is a piece of legislation that was recently passed by the Senate on June 29, 2023. This bill was named after Teddy, a beagle who was rescued from euthanasia from a Michigan Lab in 2018. The bill incentivizes adoption of dogs or cats following their time in a laboratory…