Most snakes will try to avoid contact, but pets can be curious and persistent. When they see something so tempting moving, they are bound to poke at it. While we don’t often see snakes in the city, pets can encounter them there as well, sometimes in local parks. Snakes hibernate or are inactive during winter […]
Where does the Canary come from? The Canary’s natural habitats are the Azores, the Canary Islands and Madeira. In 1911 they were brought to Midway Island near the Hawaian Islands where they still thrive. Canaries were first bred and domesticated in the 1600s. What does the Canary look like? The Canary is a member of […]
Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are more common complaints for cats in shelters or those that live or allowed outdoors. Cats are affected by URIs more than dogs because of their flatter faces (difficulty breathing), especially breeds like Persians. Kittens, because of their immature immune systems, are most at risk. There are 2 viruses that are […]
