Monthly Archives: February 2012

The First Signs Of Spring Bring Warnings for Your Beloved Pets

Feb 23rd, 2012, 12:13 AM UTC | 0 comments
dog in garden

Have you noticed?  The sun rises a little earlier and sets a little later each day.  There is a longer period of warmth and light each day.  And the buds are beginning to break on a few more trees each… Read More »

Many Ways to Give Locally

Feb 15th, 2012, 04:22 PM UTC | 2 comments
Pet thanks

At Westside, we are all about Santa Cruz and the animals and people who live here.  And there are many ways to give to the pets in need right in our own back yard.  We have talked about ways to… Read More »

Foster a Pet for Member of the Military

Feb 8th, 2012, 06:50 PM UTC | 0 comments
pet and soldier

Serving away from home is a fact of life for members of the U.S. Military.  Whether in combat or serving a tour that is away from home in the United States or abroad.  In nearly all cases, they can’t take… Read More »

Give A Pet a Place to Crash Until They Find Their Forever Home

Feb 1st, 2012, 03:43 PM UTC | 0 comments
foster care

So you probably get it by now that there are a lot of great dogs and cats out there in their, shall we say, “Life Gap”?  Due to owners leaving the area, hitting on economic hard times and endless tough… Read More »

Protecting Your Pet From Summer Sunburn and Other Elements

Feb 1st, 2012, 09:18 AM UTC | 0 comments
sunbathing-dogs

There is much said out there about protecting your dog and cat from heat exposure and dehydration but you also need to be aware of the affects of the sun and other elements of summer. Doesn’t it seem like cutting… Read More »