dogsbyjanet

07/13/2025

Luxury accommodations for pups.

K9 Resorts will open in Grand Rapids this August, offering a luxury experience for dogs.

07/07/2025

Explaining desensitizing and counter conditioningZak George

07/05/2025

Credit Trick Woofs

07/02/2025

Is your dog an extrovert or introvert?

06/30/2025

🚨🚨🚨 𝐋𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭! 🚨🚨🚨
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𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
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In the wake of the recent flooding and ongoing wet weather, there have been confirmed cases of Leptospirosis in our area. This serious bacterial disease can affect dogs, wildlife, and even humans — and we want to help you keep your pets safe.
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🔬 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨?
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can cause severe illness, including liver and kidney failure.
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💧It is commonly spread through contaminated water (like puddles and floodwater) and urine from rodents such as rats and mice.
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💧While cats can contract it, this is extremely rare. Dogs are the most vulnerable.
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💧It is also zoonotic, meaning it can spread to humans — particularly risky for children, the elderly, or anyone immunocompromised.
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⚠️ 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀:
Symptoms can be vague but may include:
• Fever
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Jaundice (yellowing of gums or eyes)
• Increased drinking and urination
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𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺.
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✅ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘁:
• Avoid letting pets drink from puddles or play in flood water
• Prevent dogs from consuming deceased rodents
• Wash paws after wet walks
• Ensure your dog is up to date with their Leptospirosis vaccine
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📞 𝙏𝙤 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜’𝙨 𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨, 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 02 4982 9899 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙖𝙝𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙫𝙚𝙩.𝙘𝙤𝙢.𝙖𝙪
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(Note: There is currently no Leptospirosis vaccine available for cats.)
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Let’s work together to keep our pets and families safe 💛
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06/26/2025

This girl is looking for a new home@friendsoftheriverrougeanimalshelter.

06/26/2025

July 4th and surrounding days often cause a huge increase in missing pets. 💔 Now is the time to double check your microchip info and talk to your vet about anti-anxiety meds!

Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during the fireworks:

Set up a safe space in your home where your pets can retreat if they feel scared. Include favorite toys and blankets -- puzzle toys or long-lasting chews can help them stay distracted.

Keep pets indoors. Get that long walk out of the way before peak fireworks hours, and secure doors, windows, and pet flaps to prevent any escapes.

Consider using products like calming collars, anxiety wraps, or pheromone diffusers to help ease their anxiety. If your pet has severe anxiety, talk to your vet about possible medications to help keep them calm.

Update ID Tags and Microchips!! Make sure your pet's ID tags and microchip information are up to date in case they do get spooked and run off. And check out HSHV's tips for finding a lost pet: https://www.hshv.org/get-help/lostandfoundtips/

06/21/2025

For years, I’ve wanted to raise awareness about the simple but powerful act of leaving fresh water out for wildlife—ever since I read a heartfelt plea from a hedgehog rescuer urging people to help their prickly pals stay hydrated. It can save lives!

So, here it is—the result of my little obsession: a fun & helpful cartoon and downloadable mini poster available on my blog: https://shop.redandhowling.com/blogs/cartoons/make-s-splash-why-water-matter-to-our-furry-and-feathered-friends

02/23/2025

I have a thing for underbites❤️ Adorable fosters apply here.

Do you know what all of these adoptable dogs have in common???

Every dog in this pic is safe because a foster opened up their home.

Foster parents are the bridge for a dog in need from their old life to their new life .

Fostering isn't a lifetime commitment but it does guarantee a lifetime for a dog in need .

Fostering a dog doesn't require you to keep the dog for its entire life. However, by providing a temporary home, you can significantly increase the chances of that dog finding a permanent, loving home and essentially "guarantee a lifetime" for them by giving them a safe space until adoption occurs.

The rescue provides everything you need …you provide the home , time and care .

Ready to be the bridge?
Fill out an application today ! 👇🏻

https://www.misfitangelsrescue.org/contact-us/

02/22/2025

Sassy Saturday Fun🐕‍🦺🐕🦮🐩🐶🐈🐾☃️