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Does your dog have what it takes to be crowned the "Fastest Dog in Sacramento?"
Calling all Sacramento dog owners! Does your dog have what it takes to be crowned Fastest Dog in Sacramento? Join Comcast and SacTownDogs for Sacramento’s first-ever “Comcast Zoomies: A Dog Speed Challenge” to showcase your pup’s real speed while raising money for the Sacramento SPCA. The top three winners of the contest will have donations made to the Sacramento SPCA in their pup’s name.
HOT WEATHER SAFETY FOR PETS
We all love spending the long, sunny
days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being
overeager in hot weather can be dangerous. To prevent your pet
from overheating, take these simple precautions:
Pets can get dehydrated quickly, so give them plenty of fresh, clean water when it’s hot or humid outdoors. Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.
Paws Up for Summer Safety
Hot weather reminders for your furry friends!
As the temperatures rise, there are a few things to keep in mind before heading out to enjoy the sun with your dog:
Adoption Welcome Home Kits
These kits are available for adopters to purchase before they leave to go home with their new pet and include a multitude of tools to aid in the transition of home life. For dogs, each kit includes a crate to assist with potty training and learning about life inside a house! A Kong, which is a tool for keeping dogs mentally stimulated when their owners are away is included, along with a Sensible Harness which helps when walking with big strong dogs that might still learning leash manners.
5 Habits to Start Today to Make Your Adopted Dog Healthier and Happier
So, you just adopted a new family member. Congratulations! The first weeks and months with your new dog are an exciting, but also at times a challenging period. You will discover all about his likes and dislikes, which games and treats he enjoys – and perhaps also encounter some behavioral difficulties.
Here are some ideas to make the first days, weeks and months with your pup as easy and joyful as possible and set you up for a happy life together!
#1 Routines Help!
SUBARU ADOPTION EVENT
Sacramento SPCA Hosts Sponsored Adoption Event as part of the ASPCA® & Subaru Loves Pets Grant Program
Thanks to the ASPCA®, Subaru USA and Lasher’s Elk Grove Subaru, 69 dogs, cats and small animals found new homes during the 3-day adoption event!
In an initiative to find new loving homes for shelter pets just in time for fall, adoption fees were covered for all animals adopted from the Sacramento SPCA during this 3-day event. The pet’s spay/neuter, vaccinations, flea prevention, microchip, and veterinary exam were also covered thanks in part to the ASPCA® & Subaru Loves Pets Grant Program.
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