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Wildfire Relief for Shelter Pets

As Colorado braces itself for red flag warnings and the looming threat of wildfires, New Mexico has already endured a historic wildfire season that began with the eruption of the Calf Canyon Fire back in April. After merging with another wildfire, the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire blazed through nearly 320,000 acres, setting the record for …

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Holiday Tips for Pets!

Larimer Humane Society would like to provide tips on how to keep pets safe from the holiday food, decorations, and visitors who stop by. Indoor trees can be a hazard for pets this time of year. Small ornaments and tinsel can pose a choking and digestion hazard. They can also cause injury when broken due …

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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets!

It can be tempting to everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner table to sneak pets a taste of one of the most delicious meals of the year, but you need to be aware of the ingredients included in that dinner that can be toxic to your pets. When planning your meal for the holiday, make sure …

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Winter Indoor Enrichment for Your Pet

With winter upon us, it’s important to keep your pet active with indoor enrichment to help engage them both mentally and physically. It’s necessary to help reduce anxiety, boredom, and frustration which is associated with being indoors. To keep your pet mentally-focused during these long winter months, here are tips to help her stay active …

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Holiday Tips for Pet Owners

The most wonderful time of the year is here with the holiday season upon us. While you get ready to roast a Thanksgiving turkey and exchange gifts with friends and family, you also need to be aware of the dangers that could affect your pet this season. Be careful of what’s on the holiday dinner …

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Emergency Preparedness Pet Kits

In early August, federal officials designated 100% of Colorado to be abnormally dry or in drought. With wildfires in different parts of the state, there is no time like the present to make sure you and your pet are prepared for a fire. First, pack an emergency preparedness kit for your pet including • Food, …

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Summertime Alerts for Pets

Summer is here and with it the sounds of summer – thunderstorms and fireworks. While we may enjoy the light and sounds that accompany them, most of our pets do not. The 4th of July is one of the most common days for pets, especially dogs, to become lost. For many of us the desire …

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Preparing A Plan for Your Pets

If COVID-19 has prompted you to prepare your household and family for an emergency, you are certainly not alone. Your pets, though, may not be top of mind as part of those plans. A preparedness plan for your pets should involve the following: Identify a trusted family member or friend to care for your pets  …

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