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Holiday Pet Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe This Season

Dec 07 2016

By the staff at Petagogy‘Tis the season for decorations, parties and food galore! It is a festive time with lots to smile about, but as you prepare your home for your holiday festivities keep in mind some simple safety measures … →

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Thanksgiving Enriched Environment Trail and Activities

Dec 01 2015

Since it was such a hit at Halloween, Animal Enrichment Specialist Suzanne was at it again for Thanksgiving with another great set of activities and opportunities to explore for our animals.  First up were our feline residents!  Alphonso decided to … →

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Holiday Travel Tips

Dec 15 2014

A special thanks to our friends at the San Francisco SPCA for these great holiday travel tips! ‘Tis the season, and we know many of you will be traveling soon. If you’re planning to travel with your pet, we have tips … →

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Holiday Pet Hazards: Keep Your Pets Safe This Season

Dec 15 2014

By the staff at Petagogy ‘Tis the season for decorations, parties and food galore! It is a festive time with lots to smile about, but as you prepare your home for your holiday festivities keep in mind some simple safety … →

Posted in by petagogy, christmas, holiday, pet safety, petagogy

Animal Friends Providing Treats, Not Tricks, for Residents

Oct 31 2014

In light of the Halloween season, Animal Friends is providing enrichment for its shelter residents based on this ghoulish holiday.  Some of the things going on through Halloween are: • New holiday scents, maple and pumpkin, have been brought into … →

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On the Sixth Day of Christmas, My Cats Gave to Me…

Jan 06 2014

Guest Blogger: Diane Friske Please do not let the following stop you from adopting a cat or a kitten or several cats or kittens.  You must have a sense of humor and not expect to keep a “Martha Stewart” tree. … →

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Animal Friends presents: Santa’s Little Helpers

Dec 06 2013

Animal Friends had a recent visit from Santa who stopped by for our annual pet photos.  During a break, Santa walked through the adoption floor and saw several wonderful dogs who have not yet found their forever homes.   Mistletoe (Glenda) … →

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Keeping the Animals We Love Safe This Holiday Season

Nov 25 2013

The winter months and holiday season have arrived! The holidays can provide wonderful opportunities to stay close to home and bask the companionship of our pets. But, as the holidays are also a time for eating, drinking, decorating, and being … →

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Chow Wagon: Santa’s Sack of Toys Needs Filled!

Oct 09 2013

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping and what better way to give back this holiday season than with Animal Friend’s Chow Wagon program. Chow Wagon was born on April 16, 2007 to provide assistance for people and … →

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Jingle Bun Run at Animal Friends

Dec 10 2012

Animal Friends’ bunnies are used to having free-roam play times called “bun runs” frequently but they’ve never seen a bun run like this!  On Saturday, December 15, Animal Friends’ bunnies are welcoming the public to their holiday Jingle Bun Run … →

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