The Improved Pup

08/28/2025

In conclusion, this study shows that the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs is linked to how long they are exposed to natural s*x hormones, and the relationship isn’t simple or linear. The highest risk was seen when females were spayed before about 1054 days (just under 3 years) and males before about 805 days (a little over 2 years). These results may help define what counts as “early” spay or neuter when it comes to cranial cruciate ligament disease risk.

Veterinary reproduction specialists now recommend hormone-preserving sterilization: preventing unwanted litters & less risk of torn cruciates.

08/21/2025

08/17/2025

Little miss crumpet is still searching for her forever home 💕🐾 crumpet is a pocket meatball at 40 pounds and absolutely adores kids and other dogs. She loves rough play and would love a furry sibling who likes to roughhouse and has lots of energy to keep up with her play style. Crumpet would do best in an active and structured home with parents who are willing to continue training and provide her with all of the couch cuddles that she craves 💕 Dogs of Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center Virginia Beach Animal Services

08/17/2025

Summer days on the porch with the girlies 💕 we have had so much fun with miss jolie the past couple weeks and will miss her when she goes back home! My goal for dogs that are just boarding is always to make them feel comfortable and at home and let them take things at their own pace with our resident pups (and human pups) 🐾

08/17/2025

Little miss kiwi 🥝

08/07/2025

08/06/2025

Running a “back to school/back to basics” discount on board and trains for the month of September, as well as still have some availability for boarding, and field trips/walks on Tuesdays-Thursdays 🥰🐾
Off leash training, basic obedience, behavioral modification
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07/20/2025

07/19/2025

We need an expanded Pirates of the Caribbean universe. 🏴‍☠️

07/19/2025