Pet Parent Tips
“My Dog Doesn’t Listen to Me”
Becoming Valuable to Your Dog By Nichole Myers-Youngquist, CPDT-KA, OHS Salem Campus Dog Trainer OHS Salem Campus adoptable dog, Rooster. Photo by Lori Cegon Did
Easy Does It: Bringing Home a New Family Member
When you bring home a new pet, the first few weeks can be both exciting and stressful. Whether the new family member is a cat
Workplace Giving: Help Dogs and Cats While You’re on the Job
Every year, people just like you raise more than $5 billion through workplace giving programs*. Whether you care for patients in a hospital, serve coffee
Introduce Your Kitten to Your Cat in Six Steps
Congratulations! You’ve adopted a kitten. Prepare to spend the next decade (or more!) soaking up the purrs from your new best friend. And, prepare for
Working Through Reactivity in Real Life: How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking at Everything?
By Nichole Myers-Youngquist, CPDT-KA, WHS Behavior & Training Instructor Did you know that Willamette Humane Society has a behavior hotline? (503) 585-5900, extension 318. We
Found a cat outside? Here’s what to do.
You’ve walked outside with your morning cup of coffee, and a healthy adult cat is sitting on your back porch to greet you with purrs.
10 tips to help your pets beat the summertime heat
We’re facing a historic heatwave in Salem. On Sunday, June 27th, our temperatures may hit 115 degrees, and the night’s low is 70 degrees. It’s
Handle Common Leash-Walking Challenges
by Marilyn Peterson, CPDT-KA, Behavior and Training Manager Dogs straining on their leashes, pulling their owners across the neighborhood terrain is a common challenge. Thankfully,
Pet Photography Tips You Can Use at Home
By Martha Russell, author of the Adopt an Oregon Dog blog, and Jean Dion, Communications Manager Capturing great photos of your pet can be a
Pet-Proof Your Foster Home
You’ve opened your heart and home to a dog or cat in need. Congratulations! You’re a foster parent. Chances are, you know a bit about
Social Distancing and Cats: 5 Quick Tips
Before COVID-19 hit, our cats ruled our houses. They were happy to greet us when we got home from work, of course. And some even