Tips to Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks
Tips to Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks
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Local Humane Society Gives Winter Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Just like the summer months, pet owners are encouraged to remember their pets safety for the winter months. Montgomery Humane Society executive director, Steven Tears, says keeping blankets and straw in dog houses outside can help keep them warm. Officials say cats tend to sleep in the hood of cars during the colder months, so they ask residents to check…
Montgomery Humane Society Urging Bring Pets Inside During Bad Weather
As the rain and wind continue across our area, Montgomery Humane Society workers are urging you to bring your pets inside during this bad weather. Executive Director Steven Tears said humane officers went out on about 38 welfare checks Wednesday and brought in at least 25 pets due to unsafe conditions. He explained it’s all in hopes that owners will…
Reminder: Protect Pets from Bitter Cold
With the frigid temperatures expected in our area over the next few days, officials with the Montgomery Humane Society are reminding you to protect pets from freezing temperature. Here are a few tips to help protect your pets If the animal can be taken inside, do so. Make sure outside animals have shelter with three sides and a roof. If…
Experts Warn Public After Recent Alabama Fox Attacks
According to a statement released by Alabama Department of Public Health, two people have been attacked by foxes believed to be carrying rabies in Baldwin County within the last week. One of those cases occurred on July 6th, when a fox attacked a young teen and her dog, before running off. The second incident happened the day after, when a…
Keeping Pets Safe In the Heat
With a heat advisory in effect for much of central and south Alabama, veterinarians and other pet experts are urging the public to keep a watchful eye on their pets. Like humans, pets can also experience heat-related illnesses, like exhaustion and heat stroke. Lea Turbert with the Montgomery Humane Society says to keep pets out of the heat as much…
Dog Food is Withdrawn Over Concerns About Euthanasia Drug
The J.M. Smucker Co. is withdrawing some shipments of dog food amid reports that it could be tainted with traces of a drug used to euthanize animals. The company says it is pulling back shipments of several varieties of wet canned Gravy Train , Kibble ‘N Bits , Skippy and Ol’ Roy brands. It says it is investigating how the…
Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holidays
Freddie waits on his check up with the other pets. Doctors are asking pet owners to watch their animals closely during the holiday season. The tinsel and holly hanging around the home can be beautiful, but also dangerous to the four-legged family members. Vets advise watching pets closely during this time, because they say cats love playing with the shiny…
