Canyon Critters Petsitting and Boarding

06/12/2025

Tis the season y’all!!!
If your pet isn’t microchipped, get over there and get em chipped!
If your pet IS microchipped, please make sure your current address and phone number are updated on the chip!
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Good morning, everyone!
We want to make everyone aware that we are doing free microchipping for the month of June. Everyone is welcome to participate in getting your pets microchipped! Please, stop by the shelter and we'll be happy to assist you.

06/10/2025

Day #1 of fostering Digits. He made himself right at home…. in our bed. 🤗🫣😆

06/10/2025

06/06/2025

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Pet Pro Kitty Tips

I recently shared this to a moms group, but felt since I typed it all out…. I should probably share it with you too!!!

How many of these do you do with your kitties!?!?!?

- always have a plus 1 for littler boxes.
2 cats = 3 litter boxes

- always use UNSCENTED litter. Preferrably non clumping (wet clay hurts their nail beds and is not “natural). But the fragrances are so harmful for cat respiratory systems.
And….. while I’m on this soap box….. get rid of all those plug ins, warmers, wax melts, etc! Not good for cats, kids, nor adults!!

- when picking a litterbox, measure 1 1/2 the length/width of your kitty.
(Use under bed storage totes).
Think…. Cats are always in flight mode. There is nothing worse than having to potty in a tight closed space for cats. This causes an amazing amount of stress and anxiety. Which leads to UTIs, crystals, peeing in the laundry baskets/beds/furniture.
Trust me. If you think the box is big…. Go bigger. And for goodness sake, keep it uncovered.

- clean litter boxes 2-3x a day and remove waste from the area.
Again…. Highly scent sensitive kitties don’t want to use a dirty/smelly bathroom (would you?). So take the waste outside to the trashcan!

- keep litter around 1 - 1 1/2” deep at all times.

- wash litter boxes with hot soapy water between litter changes. (At least 1x a month)

- when introducing new pets to the family, set them up in a safe smaller space. A laundry room or bathroom is perfect for new kitties. Offer a kitty gate to allow them to scent and nose boop without fighting.
Wait 3-5 days to allow the new kitty to locate food, water, litter. Then begin to allow them to explore the house under supervision. I reccomend am/pm playtimes. Then return them to their safe space.
After 4-6 weeks you can allow them to have free range of the home, but make sure to keep food, water, and litter in their safe space. Slowly moving it to another area over time if you prefer them eat/potty somewhere else.

Feel free to ask any more questions, and check out a few of my favorite kitties below….. 😉

Many of our
local Pet Professionals attend annual training at the Texas Pet Sitters Association conference.
Kitty enrichment and care are always a fun topic.
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06/05/2025

Just another THANK YOU to all our Canyon Critters families for altering your pets and helping curb the epidemic we have in Texas!

Together we can all make a difference for those who have no voice!!

SPAY/NEUTER FUNDING THROUGH THE ANIMAL-FRIENDLY LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM

SB 1568, authored by Senator Zaffirini and Representative Curry, passed during this legislative session and will take effect on September 1, 2025.
SB 1568 will allow for the creation of a specialty license plate featuring the words “Spay, Neuter, Adopt,” in addition to the current “Animal-Friendly” license plate. The Animal-Friendly plate has not been updated since its original passage, so we’re excited to offer a much-needed alternative. The original plate will remain available for purchase.
“Spay, Neuter, Adopt” is a powerful message promoting responsible pet ownership and care across Texas, with a broad reach on the state’s highways. More importantly, $22 of the license plate cost will go into a dedicated state fund that supports low-cost spay and neuter services throughout Texas. With increased funding, this vital program will be able to expand access, especially for dogs and cats in rural and underserved communities.
More info: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/texashumane/pages/205/attachments/original/1748986665/2025_SB1568_HB4600_SpayandNeuter_AnimalFriendlyLicense_Plate_Final.pdf?1748986665

🚨 BIG NEWS for Animal Welfare in Texas!

In a historical move, the Texas Legislature has appropriated $13 million for a two-year pilot program to be administered by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS). These funds, pending final approval by Governor Abbott, will be used to reduce the number of unvaccinated, unsterilized dogs and cats to prevent the spread of diseases like rabies, toxoplasmosis, and leptospirosis.

This pilot program means DSHS develops rules and procedures for how the funds will be administered and distributed, so we anticipate implementation will take several months.

THLN will be monitoring the rollout closely, and we will be hosting stakeholder meetings to gather input from shelters, veterinarians, rescue groups, and local municipalities across the state.

This is a major step forward, but just the beginning! Stay tuned.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dTaRX6

05/12/2025

Hey Mommas!
We hope you had a spectacular day doing all the things you love!!!
I spent the weekend RV camping with my 4 furkids!
Best times ever!!!
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05/06/2025

5/5/25 - Day 5 of fostering Scooby! Add...... plays ball and allows others to steal his toys to his adoption resumè!

05/06/2025

Sadie's turn to play with the toy!