by Admin | Jun 26, 2021 | 2021, Health and Wellness, Our Shelter
We recently launched low-cost, convenient medical kits that address some of the most common and minor concerns our veterinary clinic encounters when treating pets. From skin and ear irritation to flea and digestive issues, we offer affordable treatment options that...
by Admin | Jun 24, 2021 | 2021, East St. Louis, Health and Wellness, Our Shelter
We estimate 15-20 percent of the dogs in our community require regular grooming, but there are no salons available in the communities we serve. Earlier this month, we officially launched our affordable, professional grooming services at our Pet Spa! In the first week,...
by Profile Coordinator | Jan 21, 2016 | 2015, Health and Wellness, Rescued Animals
Every week, awesome volunteer, Megan B., puts together a tip for our fosters and volunteers! This week, we wanted to share it with our FB friends with the cold weather we’re seeing in St. Louis! We hope you enjoyed it! Stay warm! P.S. Sweet Pageant is available...
by Admin | May 1, 2013 | 2013, Health and Wellness, Newsletter, Newsletter Article, Training
By Allison Arthur, GPG Blogger/Volunteer We’ve all been there – watching Westminster or maybe just the neighbor’s dog – wondering how their pets learned so many tricks when our own hasn’t mastered nearly as many. Then we sigh and think, “Oh well. Old dogs can’t...
by Admin | Mar 5, 2013 | 2013, Health and Wellness, Newsletter, Newsletter Article
By Allison Arthur, GPG Blogger/Volunteer As the U.S. struggles with a rising obesity rate, research has shown that this problem has been passed on to our domestic pets. Did you know that 54 percent of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are overweight, and 21 percent are...
by Admin | Sep 6, 2012 | 2012, Health and Wellness, Newsletter, Newsletter Article
By Allison Ubriaco, GPG Blogger/Volunteer A few months ago, I was sitting on my deck, lost in thought about my exercise rut, when I realized my frenchie, Ruby, had been outside for 20 minutes and hadn’t done a single lap around the backyard in her usual crazy way....