New Leadership for Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter
Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit group founded in 2008 and dedicated to the health and well-being of county shelter animals, named Jennifer McDonald and Donna Connor as the new president and vice-president of this volunteer organization. Both women care deeply about the county shelter animals, have experience as […]
How to License Your Dog In and Around Saratoga County
Whether you live in the city or the countryside, it’s required by law to license your dog. Dog licenses must be renewed annually, and your dog doesn’t need one until they’re at least four months old. If your dog causes a disturbance, gets lost, stolen, picked up by animal control, or bites someone without a […]
Save a Life by Fostering a Dog in Saratoga Springs!
Fostering a dog in Saratoga Springs, or anywhere for that matter, means you are providing a safe haven for a dog on his way to a secure forever home. You will have the unique opportunity to provide a warm environment to a dog in need, and to show them what it means to be loved. […]
The Importance of Starting a Conversation with Your Puppy Early
Dogs think very differently than we do. When they are small, they are adorable and cuddly, and innocent in their thinking. But, as they mature their play drive starts to develop, and slippers, TV remotes, shoes and anything they can sink their teeth into becomes fair game. For us, these things SHOULD NOT be chewed. […]
Make a Donation and Enter to Win a Custom Dog House for Your Rescue Dog
As dog lovers, we love to spoil our pets, and we’re also always looking for ways to help out shelters and rescue organizations to improve the quality of care for their animals, too. So when we learned about a campaign that does both of these things, of course we had to share it! This fundraiser […]
Milton Veterinary Hospital PC: Saratoga Dog Lovers Business Spotlight
Saratoga Dog Lovers business spotlight interview with Milton Veterinary Hospital PC! Milton Veterinary Hospital PC is a a full service animal hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to pets in Middle Grove, Saratoga, Ballston Spa, and the surrounding areas. 1. What services does your practice offer? We offer general medicine, general surgery, laser therapy, digital radiography and we […]
Tis’ the Season for Giving!
While it is the season of giving, it is easy to forget our four-legged friends who still need your support. First, remind those who are looking at buying a dog for Christmas that there are millions of adoptable animals just hoping for a chance at a great home. Consider making a donation to a local animal […]
Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (HOPE): Saratoga Dog Lovers Non-Profit Spotlight
Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (HOPE), a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers from Saratoga, New York, and surrounding counties, helps abandoned, orphaned and neglected animals find their forever homes with loving families. HOPE aims to find these furry pals homes where they can become part of a family, be a therapy pet, or a […]
The Mr. Mo Project: Saratoga Dog Lovers Non-Profit Spotlight
The sad fact is that finding a placement for a senior dog that has been brought to a shelter can be difficult at best. The Mr. Mo Project is a non-profit dog organization in Clifton Park, NY, founded by husband and wife team Chris and Mariesa Hughes, who felt that senior dogs deserve to live […]
Common Myths Regarding Our Nemesis, The Flea!
Fleas suck! Literally and figuratively…they suck. How could something so tiny have the heavy responsibility of being such an enormous pain in the…skin? We know fleas have been around for centuries, and the little buggers don’t show any signs of vanishing any time soon, so the best thing that we can do as animal lovers […]