Dear Fellow Dog Lovers,
This week’s post will feature only two dogs. My husband just had hip replacement surgery and I’m his “coach” (that really is a thing!) so my blog prep-time is less this week. But the two dogs I’m going to tell you about are very… Continue reading →

It’s a great week to be a cat lover in Salem. We have plenty of tiny kittens hoping to join new families, and we have older cats that come trained and ready for love. I have several adorable sweeties to tell you about, including a kitten! … Continue reading →

Our Behavior and Training team holds plenty of classes to help you solve common dog troubles. Our classes are fun for humans and dogs too! But we know that some of you struggle with day-to-day issues, and you’re not sure if a class is the right … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again! We’re opening our popular Kitten-Kaboodle pop-up adoption center in the Salem Center Mall. And we have plenty of exciting improvements to share with you this year.  First: We’re in a new location! Kitten Kaboodle is still in the Salem … Continue reading →

Is no secret at the shelter that I have a soft spot for fearful dogs. I love the journey of gaining their trust and helping them to become more comfortable and confident in the world. It’s a slow, gentle, and compassionate process, which fits who … Continue reading →