Children love bunnies. They’re soft and cute, with the tails and the ears and the way they squish their little noses. Okay, everyone loves bunnies….especially at Easter. And pet stores are stocking their shelves with a surplus of the fuzzy creatures. But sadly, many only make a brief stop in a loving home on…
FREE ‘lightweight’ surgeries are now available at the main animal shelter at 6851 Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside! ‘Lightweights’ are defined by the County to be dogs that weigh 20 pounds or less. Only pet owners in Riverside County qualify for the free surgeries. Pet owners can book up to two free surgeries. Thanks to…
No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 5 Safety Tips for Pet Parents Attention, animal lovers, the ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet(s) safe. 1) No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms —…
It’ll be a day at the races for dog lovers in the Inland Empire as Sunny Oasis Rescue presents Wienerfest: Wieners-n-Wheels 2011! Not only will you see Dachshund races which begin at 11 am, there will also be a custom car show, musical entertainment, canine costume contest, fabulous food booths, and a variety of vendors. Dogs will be available for…
Now in its 19th year, the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s “Walk With The Animals” will take place at Fairmount Park near the band shell area from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public. Walk participants are encouraged to collect pledges to sponsor their effort. There are categories for…
The 1st Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner Animal lovers and “foodies” alike are invited to a scrumptious spaghetti dinner for a great cause! The Mary S. Roberts’ LIFELINE Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program provides low income pet owners the opportunity to get their cats and dogs spayed or neutered at a very low cost. The more pets that are…
Come on down and support the animals of Riverside County at the Park ‘N Bark Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the new Western Riverside Animal Shelter (6851 Van Buren Boulevard). Special pet adoption rates for everyone! Sign-up your pre-1974 cars to win cash awards. The first…
The Humane Society of the United States reminds people that pets can become distressed by the additional noise and commotion involved with the Independence Day holiday. In fact, animal shelters across the country are accustomed to receiving “July 4th” dogs — dogs who run off during fireworks celebrations and are rescued by animal control officers…
You are invited to attend the Grand Opening event on Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. With more than 67,000 square feet of structures and kennels on a 12-acre site, the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter is now one of the biggest in Southern California. All dogs that are adopted that…
We have included a LOST AND FOUND page under the ABOUT tab on our website. We will continue to remind people in our newsletter (The Chit Chat) that we will post any lost or found item so a happy reunion can be arranged with the proper owner, whether the item be a pet, a baseball glove, a bicycle, or a…
Pets have become more than just guard dogs or mouse-chasers to most of society; they have become friends and companions. It’s no wonder that you can find more and more ways to accommodate, accessorize, and modify your home to be pet-friendly. Here are a few basic rules if you want the essentials for interior decorating: Nothing…
Microchipping your pets is easier, and cheaper, than you might think. This is also a sure-fire way to have your pets returned to you should they become missing. The cost is only $15 per pet. While walking through the Wood Streets a few weekends ago, Tara and I witnessed a beautiful white and gray cat unwittingly run…
