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04/25/2025

Honoring Athena – A Legacy of Love for Dogs at Benton Dog Par… George Passidakis needs your support for Honoring Athena Passidakis - Enhancing Benton Dog Park

04/25/2025

Link in the comments. 💔😇

"Our hearts are shattered as we share the devastating loss of our beautiful and beloved daughter, Athena Passidakis who was kidnapped and brutally murdered on April 3, 2025, at just 21 years old. There are no words to describe the depth of our grief. Athena was pure light—kind, funny, compassionate, and full of life. She had an endless love for animals—especially dogs, and every time we see one, we can still hear her sweet voice talking to them, smiling, laughing, and lighting up the world around her.

We’ve been searching for a way to honor Athena’s memory, and when the idea came to us to enhance the Benton Dog Park in Redding, California, we instantly knew: this was it. She would always take our dog here and those that she fostered, or pet sat. This is exactly what Athena would ❤️LOVE❤️—a joyful space filled with wagging tails, happy barks, and the love of our community.

We’re working with the City of Redding and envisioning meaningful improvements to the Benton Dog Park—things like shaded seating, water stations for pups, and agility features—but at the heart of it all, we hope to create a beautiful and lasting memorial space in Athena’s honor. It will be a place that reflects her spirit—joyful, compassionate, and deeply connected to animals. A peaceful spot where families can gather, dogs can play, and the community can feel the love and light that Athena brought into the world."

04/25/2025

04/12/2025

04/11/2025

EVERY PENNY 🥰

04/11/2025

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Today I found this kid tied up with a bag next to him that had his things. I didn't think if I have space, if I have a job, what my husband will say or come on baby let someone else do it. I just took him, I told him it's okay that he is scared, that I understand and that everything will be fine. I am sharing the photo so everyone can see the look of terror, sadness and shock in his eyes. The animal is in shock just like a human child would be.
Today we will become a family. I hope our hug heals this traumatic experience

04/08/2025

04/07/2025

4/8/25 update: This fox's rabies testing has now come back negative (along with multiple other tests) and brain tissue samples have again confirmed HPAI suggesting that HPAI is the primary cause of the clinical signs this fox was exhibiting.

This past Monday, we admitted an adult female Red Fox from Hamilton, Virginia and she tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

This animal was lateral on intake and not responding to handling. She was also exhibiting tremors and nystagmus, a rhythmic, involuntary eye movement that is often seen with brain trauma or disease. Given these severe neurological signs without any indication of trauma, our top differentials were rabies, distemper, and HPAI. As all of these diseases have a very poor prognosis, humane euthanasia was elected and testing was performed for rabies and HPAI. While rabies testing is still pending, the HPAI testing came back positive.

This is the first report of an HPAI positive mammal in our state (though most other states have seen many mammalian positives, especially in dairy cows and free-roaming domestic cats). With cases on the rise at our hospital, and foxes having been found positive in multiple nearby states, this case did not come as a surprise. This positive was of course reported to the proper authorities and those that came into contact with the fox are actively monitoring for HPAI signs, which include fever, body aches, and irritated eyes in humans.

Please help us minimize the risk of this virus by keeping a respectful distance from wildlife. Most cats are infected by hunting wild prey or ingesting raw meat or milk, so please do not allow pets to free roam and do not feed raw milk or meat products. Keep yourself safe by avoiding these products as well. Please read the press release from DWR (linked in the comments) to learn more about this virus and how to stay safe.

This virus is still considered low risk to humans and there is no need to be concerned as long as you are staying up to date on the outbreak through reliable sources and taking proper precautions around wildlife and susceptible domestics.

04/07/2025

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03/25/2025

This place is amazing! 🐾

Dog Training, Dog Boarding and Daycare

03/05/2025

UPDATE - this dog was reclaimed by owner. “Is said to be old and sick but very loved.”

‼️⚠️💔 FOUND STARVING DOG - very weak - Great Falls Va. - PLEASE SHARE!!!!‼️🙏🏻

*we know large amount of food is not good - we asked them to take away*

please be patient!!! will provide
more information soon.

Asking again - PLEASE SHARE!!! 🙏🏻

02/22/2025

Here's a fun little fact about our furry pals: while dogs can devour just about anything, there are certain foods that can turn them from happy pups into not-so-happy campers! 🚫🍫

Take grapes, for instance. You might think they're a healthy snack, but they're actually a big no-no for dogs. Just a handful can lead to kidney failure! 😱 And don’t get me started on chocolate—because, let’s be real, if dogs could have a sweet tooth, chocolate would be their first choice! 🍫 But it’s a serious danger.

Xylitol, often found in sugar-free gum and some peanut butter, is another sneaky ingredient that can wreak havoc on a dog’s health. It drops their blood sugar and can lead to liver failure! Yikes!

So, next time you're enjoying a snack, remember to keep those toxic foods away from your pup. They may give you those puppy-dog eyes, but trust me, it’s better to stick to doggie treats. 🥳🍖 Let’s keep our furry friends safe and sound!

02/16/2025

Here’s another handsome fella to