Southern Oregon Pet Journal

11/12/2025

Do you remember the dog star Benji? Here's your own Benji.

11/12/2025

So convenient! Get them chipped and vaccinated!

🐾 Attention Rogue Valley pet owners! 🐶🐱
Need affordable vaccines or a microchip for your furry friend? Join us for our monthly low-cost drive-thru clinic in Talent!

Keep your pets healthy, safe, and travel-ready; all from the comfort of your car. Our team provides:
💉 Vaccines just $25
📡 Microchips only $30 (includes lifetime registration!)

✔️ By appointment only, spots fill fast!
✔️ Cats must be in carriers; dogs on leash.
✔️ Pets that are sick, in heat, or on antibiotics can’t be vaccinated.
💳 Cash & credit cards accepted.

📍 Exact address provided after booking
🕓 Plan for about 1 hour total — it’s quick, easy, and stress-free.

🐕 Bonus: You can even license your dog with Jackson County Animal Shelter right there at the event!

👉 Book your appointment now to keep your best friend protected:
🔗 calendly.com/fotas

11/11/2025

Awww who doesn't love a happy ending ❤️

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who served!

Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor and thank all the brave people who have served and sacrificed for our country. We also want to recognize and appreciate the special role that animals play in the military and in the lives of veterans. Animals have been loyal companions, helpers, and heroes for soldiers throughout history, providing comfort, support, and protection. 🐾

11/10/2025

🍂 Fall 2025 Impact Report is Here! 🍂

This season, we’re celebrating record growth, incredible community connection, and life-changing moments made possible by YOU.

🐾 170 active Service Dog teams — the most in our history
🐾 $23,925 raised during Day of Pawsitivity
🐾 New partnership with Prison Pet Partnership
🐾 Countless stories of independence, inclusion, and second chances

From coast to coast, your support is transforming lives—one partnership at a time.

✨ Read the full Fall Impact Report to see the difference you’re making:
👉 https://dogsforbetterlives.org/fall-2025-impact/

11/07/2025

We need your help!

Every dog deserves walks and that goes double for shelter dogs.

We love all of our dogs and do our best to keep them engaged and entertained but we don’t always have the time to walk some of our more energetic dogs.

Just a 20-30 min walk will give a dog a much needed break from the shelter and helps with any stress that dog may be feeling.

If you are interested in volunteering, please come on in and fill out a quick volunteer form and make a dogs day!

11/06/2025

This will be fun!

11/06/2025

Such a cute little detective!

11/05/2025

This week is Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation week. There are so many great organizations working hard to take care of the animals in our community that are homeless. Here are some ways to help:
Adopt or foster: Consider giving a home to an animal in need or providing a temporary home through fostering.
Volunteer: Donate your time to help with daily tasks, from animal care to administrative work.
Donate: Provide monetary donations, or give supplies from a shelter's wish list, like food, treats, or non-clumping litter.
Fundraise: Organize an independent fundraiser, or participate in an event hosted by the shelter, such as a walkathon, pet wash, or photo contest.
Spread the word: Share posts about adoptable animals on social media to increase their visibility.
Thank the staff: A simple "thank you" or small tokens like snacks or gift cards can mean a lot to the hardworking staff and volunteers.
Shop: Support shelters by shopping at their thrift stores or other partner stores.