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Ask Crystal: Old Dog, New Tricks?

Dear Crystal,  My cockapoo Abby is 9 yrs old and was raised with our other cockapoo who passed a few years ago. She was the friendliest dog and loved other dogs and people. Abby on the other hand doesn’t like kids and other dogs…
Luna, a grey tabby cat with emerald green eyes
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Meet Luna!

Today's Featured Pet is Luna! Chonky gorls need luvin' tooooooo! Luna is all that and probably 5 bags of chips based on her lovely lady lumps. This sweet girl is happy for any attention that she…
small brown dog looks out a window

Ask Crystal: Noisy Pup

Dear Crystal,  My dog Charlie barks at dogs and people especially if he is looking out the patio door. As he has gotten older he tends to handle people better when they come to the house. I don't walk him a lot because of this. Any ideas?…
white and brown hound
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Meet Trixie!

Today's Featured Pet is Trixie! Trixie is a really curious girl who loves getting her ears rubbed! She seems to be very playful with other dogs and really has taken to Morticia and Jake. She…
A brown and black huskie looking dog is outside and has her mouth open in a smile with tongue showing
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Meet Kendra!

Today's Featured Pet is Kendra! Kendra is a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG, goofy girl that has no idea how large she is. She is very social with people but hasn't quite learned that some people don't…
Small black dog pulls on leash

Ask Crystal: Reactive Dog 101

Dear Crystal,  My dog pulls a lot and barks at most dogs.  He is a Pomeranian/ Spitz. How do I stop this?  Sincerely,  Barky Pup    Dear Barky, Reactivity is a very common problem in dogs and even yours truly…
a small light brown puppy lays in a crate with the door open

Ask Crystal: Puppy Potty Training

Dear Crystal, Our 9-week-old Cocker Spaniel puppy stays in a crate at night. We have been getting up twice to take him outside to pee and poop. We put pee pads in his crate at night, but he still occasionally has an accident. We are sleep…
a black and white dog stands outside with a happy expression and his tongue out. In the foregraound a hand holds a dandelion.
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Meet Bass!

Today's Featured Pet is Bass! Bass is a happy, happy boy! He is incredibly social with people and is ready to explore the world around him. Bass is very curious and would benefit from an active…
A white, brown, and black dog jumps up on hind legs against a neutral background

Ask Crystal: Excited Greeter

Dear Crystal,  How can I get my dog to stop barking and jumping on me before I go out the door and when I come home?  Sincerely,  Excited Greeter    Dear Excited, Excited greetings are an extremely common problem…
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Meet Roxy – Adopted!

Today's Featured Pet is Roxy! Roxy is winning over all of our hearts right now but especially her fosters'! She was extremely fearful in a shelter environment but has been blossoming into…