The first few days in your home are special and critical for a pet. Your new dog will be confused about where he is and what to expect from you. Setting up some clear structure with your family for your dog will be paramount in making as smooth a transition as possible.To make the transition as smooth as possible at home, here are some helpful tips on how to set your new pup up for sucess with both house and crate training.
Congratulations on your new family member! Getting a new dog is exciting for all but can be initially stressful for the new dog, as they enter a new environment. Some dogs are easy going and adjust very quickly, others may take more time to warm up and be 100% comfortable in their new surroundings. This is especially true when it comes to warming up to other furry family members!
To help make the introductions as smooth as possible, here are some helpful tips on how to introduce your new dog to others pups and even kitties!
Introducing a new family member can be an overwhelming experience for all involved. That’s why we’re here to help you through this new chapter in your life and make this transition as easy as possible. We would be thrilled for all our pets to have the best experience from the get-go when meeting a child, but we know sometimes it’s best to take it one step at a time. Baby steps if you will.
Our support for you and your pet doesn’t stop once you leave our shelter! We have a variety of programs here to support you and your pet as you embark on your new journey together.
Spring is the onset of kitten season and due to Arizona’s climate, our kitten season lasts several months. It is not uncommon to see cats, especially kittens, flooding our local shelters from April to October. Summer is the most challenging time for Valley shelters and we need our community’s hands-on support to help save these little lives while also ensuring that they don’t continue to reproduce.
¡Tenemos unos cambios asombrosos que se acercan en la Clínica Veterinaria Comunitaria de AAWL y estamos muy emocionados de compartirlo con ustedes! A lo mejor algunos de ustedes reconozcan la Clínica Veterinaria Comunitaria de Bajo Costo de AAWL como MD PetCare, y estamos muy agradecidos por todos los que nos han elegido para apoyarlos a ellos y a sus mascotas a lo largo de los años.
A surprise kitten or puppy under the Christmas tree may seem like the perfect gift, but this adorable present comes with a lifetime of commitment.
There are a few things to keep in mind before giving a pet as a gift. The Arizona Animal Welfare League, the largest and oldest no-kill shelter in Arizona, has a few things you should consider before you add a new pet to the Christmas list.
Visit the shelter beforehand
