Safety & Environment

Picture a sunny Saturday afternoon spent at Lake Lanier or relaxing right by a backyard pool in the intense Georgia heat. We watch our dogs leap into the water with pure excitement, naturally assuming that their instinctual paddling will always keep them afloat. It is incredibly common to believe that dogs are inherently skilled swimmers […]

There is nothing quite like the day you bring home a rescue pet—the wagging tails, the hesitant purrs, and the promise of a fresh start. You’ve checked the collar and bought the best food, but there is one “invisible” safety net that ensures your new family member stays home for good. Registering their microchip is

Did you know that a sudden afternoon downpour in Midtown doesn’t just bring relief from the Georgia humidity—it can also cause dangerous “death cap” mushrooms to pop up in your backyard overnight? Our pets are natural explorers, using their noses and mouths to investigate everything from a stray grocery bag on the kitchen floor to

Living in Atlanta means we never quite know what to expect from the weather. One day we are bundling up in scarves, and the next, we are shedding layers because it’s hit 65 degrees in January. While we might enjoy these mild winter breaks, they bring a hidden risk for our pets: mosquitoes. It is

Imagine the sky over your Atlanta neighborhood turning that familiar, heavy shade of green as the sirens begin to wail. In that moment of rising adrenaline, your first instinct is to find your pet, but they may already be hiding or reacting to your own stress. Our pets are more than just animals; they are

As your dog continues to ‘go for walkies’ and answer the call of nature, and even endure dry furnace heating throughout the winter months, her paws can take a beating. They need a little extra help during the extremes of heat and cold and wet weather conditions. Here are seven tips for winter paw care:

Blind and deaf cats end up in shelters, as if they are not good enough. But these creatures have plenty of love and often a strong will to adjust. If you can adopt such a cat, or if you have a cat who has become blind or deaf, it’s an opportunity to become an even

Unlike dogs, who tend to want to play first and ask questions later, cats are more sensitive to everyone and everything. They can ‘read the room’ so they are cautious about new situations or ongoing difficulties, with emotions running anywhere from stand-offish irritation to absolute panic.  How can you tell? Anxiety reactions include backing away,