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
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
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 »
Donate Your Time and Energy at the Animal Shelter
Do you love animals but your situation right now doesn’t make pet ownership a choice? Are you a student 13 or older in need of service hours and love animals? Would you like to make a difference in the lives… Read More »
Use Your Social Media Influence to Save Animals
As we have talked about before, when the economy is bad for us, it is far worse for the beloved pets of many. When people are losing their homes, their pets are probably losing their lives. It seems hopeless sometimes…. Read More »
Pet Food Safety
It does not seem there is a great choice when it comes to feeding our pets these days. While it is always best to stay with premium products, even brands such as Iams and Science Diet have been found to… Read More »
New Years Resolutions for You and Your Pet!
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is talking about their New Years resolutions. And pet owners are no different. What are some things that you wish your pet would do? What are some things that you could do to… Read More »
Looking for a New Pet? Consider a Rescue…
If you are thinking about a pet during the holidays, either as a gift or for yourself (and you read the blog post from two weeks ago with the goods and bads of pet adoption at the holiday season), consider… Read More »
Is Your Pet Better With a Sweater?
Of course not! Why do they need a sweater when they have a perfect warm coat that they are born with. Take that thing off before your poor pet has a heat stroke. Especially indoors! From the desk of the… Read More »
Are the Holidays the Right Time to Add a Pet to Your Life?
That depends. If your life is chaotic during the holidays, now is not the best time to add increased responsibility into your home. Your new pet needs time with you to acclimate to their new surroundings and bond to you. … Read More »