Author: AllyOops

The circus is coming to town this year, but before you decide to take your children or grandchildren to see the entertainment, read about what actually happens to these performance animals.  With your help, we can stop these animals’ suffering. Visit HSUS for more information on animals in circuses and join the ranks of cities…

Feral cats are the offspring of tame, homeless cats who were either lost, or more likely, abandoned. Growing up with little or no human contact, they are fearful of people. They are not wild animals, however, and depend upon humans for their survival; the commonly accepted belief that feral cats can survive by catching mice…

Paws Come with Claws: It’s One of Nature’s Laws Many cat owners who genuinely love their pets have no idea what declawing means to their animals. How important are a cat’s claws? Scratching is a natural behavior for cats.  Doing so removed the dead husks from their claws, marks territory, and stretches their muscles.  Similarly,…

Springtime marks the beginning of kitten season, when intact, outdoor female adult cats continually go through a heat cycle, giving birth to dozens of kittens before winter comes.  If you’ve found little kittens in your yard or nearby, it is important to know how best to handle this finding and insure a safe survival for…

If something were to happen to your pet, do you know how you would cover the bill? No one likes to imagine their furry friend getting ill or having an accidental injury, but it happens, and it can be costly. An emergency vet visit can cost from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Pet insurance helps…

At CCHS, we support community efforts that help to make life better for our companion animals.  Our pet-related businesses page offers local animal-related businesses the opportunity to advertise their services. By providing links to other sites, CCHS does not guarantee, approve, or endorse the information or products available on these sites. Pet-Sitting & Dog Walking…

Just how much is that doggie in the window? If you’re looking to adopt an animal, don’t do so by supporting puppy mills.  Click on the link below to find out about the devastating industry and you’ll agree that the price that pet-store animals have to pay to be alive is far too high. Find…

Oftentimes, animals are adopted with all intentions of sharing a lifetime with them.  For any number of reasons, however, it doesn’t always work out that way and you may have come to a point in your life where you need to find a new and loving home for your furry friend.   However, dogs and…

In the realm of pet care, few topics are as contentious as the decision to spay or neuter a beloved animal. Embedded within this discourse are a plethora of myths and misconceptions that often cloud the judgment of well-meaning pet owners. From fears of altering a pet’s personality to concerns about the procedure’s long-term effects,…