Most of us know to keep household cleaners and certain foods, like chocolate, away from our pets. But what about other, lesser known pet toxins? Today on the blog we have for you a list of the top 10 toxins of 2018, from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, which received nearly 214,000 cases of…
At Karma Cat + Zen Dog, we believe (and know in our souls) that pets are a true part of your family. And, unfortunately, when a pet passes, it can be a difficult time to get through, for yourself, your human family members, and your furry family members. In today’s blog, we discuss tips to…
Your pet’s health is almost of utmost importance. Unfortunately, pet obesity is very much a problem; according to Vet Innovations, a whopping 100 million pets in the United States alone are overweight or obese. In this blog post, we’ll explore why maintaining a healthy weight for your pet is important, and how you can make sure they’re eating…
In case you missed it, we unveiled a totally rockin’ new design at our annual Paws for Celebration fundraiser a couple of weeks ago. If you’re a fan of AC/DC (who isn’t?), you’re going to love it. Check it out: (Love the look? You can buy a T-shirt here!) Who created the design, you ask?…
Welcome to the sixth edition of Adoption Tails, our blog series that highlights YOUR pet’s story! Today we are telling the tale of sweet Ella Christine, from her mom Melanie’s purrspective. Read on! When did you adopt Ella Christine? I adopted her on June 4th, 2011. How old was Ella Christine when you adopted her,…
It’s that time again: time for another Adoption Tails! Today, in our fifth edition, we are tuning in to precious Jill’s story, as told by her dad, Brian. When did you adopt Jill? 2012. How old was Jill when you adopted her, and how old is she now? I believe she was around 2 years…
Whether you already have a cat and are planning on having a child, or you already have a child and want to adopt a cat, this blog post is for you. It’s no surprise that some kids get excited and are less-than-gentle around animals, and it’s equally expected for some cats to be timid, skittish…
It’s October! For many of us that means leaves are turning, the lattes are getting pumpkin spiced, and Halloween decorations are going up. For animal rescue folks, October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – but that’s not what we’re here for today. Today we talk about October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many of…
We’ve all seen those amazing purebred cats like the Scottish Fold, the Sphinx, and the Norwegian Forest Cat. They are beautiful and unique animals … and they are rarely seen in the world of cat rescue. Usually the cats we see at the overcrowded shelters are “plain” or “unremarkable” cats. They are often seen as…
“Let new adventures begin.” As you may have heard, we hosted a Grand Opening/Open House celebration at our brand new Milltown Adoption Center last Sunday, July 29. And guess what? It was a raging success, thanks to you! In addition to hosting nearly 150 guests – and radio station Magic 98.3 – we also: Raised…