Meet Licorice, this sweet girl was living a pretty rough life as an outdoor community cat. However, she was still loved and cared for by a group of animal-loving neighbors. Then tragedy struck, kids took a baseball bat to sweet Licorice (allegedly). She was found dragging her back legs through the neighborhood to get to safety. Her caretakers found her…
Year: 2022
Caretaker Fatigue: The Struggle is Real
11.13.2022: There are so many ideas with so little space to convey a message. It never fails that at Newsletter time, I have almost completed this editorial in my head, but then SOMETHING usually happens that changes the entire course of the story. We just received a phone call about a cat in Elizabethtown that was attacked by a bunch…
7 Things To Always Do For Your Cat
“I’ve detailed a whole mess of things over the years that will make your cat happy – but make them happy right this minute? Not till now. Don’t make them wait! Check out the Jackson Galaxy Store. His All-Natural Holistic Solutions have been helping pets for over 20 years.
Chewy Chatty Pets: Joy | Mobile Ordering
“OOOOH…we’re firing up the Chewy app….WHAT do we want delivered every month? Hmmmm…..Clumping litter? Resounding YES. Salmon Pâté? LOVE THAT FOR ME.” If you’re owned by a cat, you know EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT!! The Animal Refuge Center is a Chewy Affiliate, so YOU can make all your pets proud about your accomplishments. <3 “Some of those catnip toys….just choose…
Chewy Chatty Pets: Giorgio and Ralph – Pet Prescriptions
“The peanut butter box is here!!” The Animal Refuge Center is a Chewy Affiliate, so YOU can make all your pets excited about the Peanut Butter Box! Order everything you need from Chewy here:
Your Pet, Your New Business’s Best Friend
Image by Pexels The best time to start a business is when you are happy. And there is no better way to be happy than welcoming a new pet into your life. Multiple studies have found that getting a pet can make you happier. A recent study surveyed 300 people who got a pet in the last year and…
Submit Your Happy Tails To PetFinder!
WHO would like to submit their Happy Tails for us to add on PetFinder??? This is a great opportunity for us to show the world what we do!!! And PetFinder makes it EASY!!! All you have to do is go to https://www.petfinder.com/happy-tails/pet-adoption-stories/ and click the button that says “Tell Us Your Story”. Tell them about your pet, their name, type…
How to Go From One Home to Two Without It Being a Burden on Your Pocket
If you are considering getting a pet, visit the Animal Refuge Center where you will be saving a life and getting your lifelong companion all in one go. Going from one home to two is something to look forward to. After all, you’ll get to have double the fun as you get to explore two different lifestyles that are…
Doing Your Part Towards Helping Abandoned and Neglected Pets
Image Source: Pexels While we may like to believe that all animals are treated with love and care. Cases of pet mistreatment and abandonment are more common than we think. Today, The Animal Refuge Center explores various steps animal lovers like you can take to help pets in need. Become a Foster Parent Whether you find an…
Best Practices for Moving with Your Furry Family Member
Photo Credit: Anastasia Shuraeva via Pexels Moving is a stressful transition, and it can be even more so for the pets in your life. Pets rely on routines and familiar spaces to thrive, so downsizing can have an impact on them. To make the transition a more successful one for both you and them, Animal Refuge Center recommends implementing some…
Amazon Prime Day 2022!
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Giving Back to Animals: How to Help Out Today
[Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of informational articles being presented on our website to assist the community in addressing our current Community Cats problem, as well as creating real and viable resources for animal rescuers everywhere. Enjoy.] It can be heartbreaking to think about animals in need. The number of abandoned and neglected pets seems to…
Perspective Changes Everything
[Above: Frightened Ukrainian refugees attempting to get themselves and their pets to safety in uncertain times.] By Penny Edwards, Manager, Animal Refuge Center, Inc. ….It’s hard to believe that I began volunteering at the Animal Refuge Center in 1989. I had no idea that the next 30 plus years would be so challenging yet rewarding at the same time. Over…
Betty White Challenge Update
January 17, 2022 – Fans Honor Betty White’s Birthday With Heartwarming “Betty White Challenge” As such, the #BettyWhiteChallenge, which implores people to give to a local animal shelter in White’s name, spread on social media, and one meme was so wholesome that the Twitter account @wholesomeme promoted it to the tune of over 3,000 likes. #BettyWhiteChallenge Raised A Whopping $12.7…