You were gifted a pet unexpectedly — now what?
Many people welcome new pets into the household around holidays like Valentine’s Day. Often these pets are surprise gifts, which is something our team does not condone. Since it happens, we put together a guide for these new pet owners – pet parenting...
Cost-Conscious and Compassionate Ways to Care for an Aging Pet
While caring for an aging pet is not an inexpensive endeavor, it does not have to break the bank. It is entirely possible to show care and compassion to a geriatric dog or cat without putting your own personal finances at risk. Parma Animal Shelter presents the...
5 Ways to Prepare Your Pet for the Cooler Months Ahead
Each time the seasons change, it’s important to think about your pet’s needs. Fall weather is beautiful, but the pollen can set off allergies in your pets, while the colder temps can trigger joint pain and other issues. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to address...Should a Senior Citizen Foster a Pet?
Owning a pet is a commitment, and most senior citizens are well aware of this fact. At some point in their life, they probably had a dog or a cat or some other pet that they loved and cared for over a decade or more. That type of commitment might be more than some...We Are Raising Pet Cancer Awareness! Want to Join In?
November is a time to think about those who need help. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to think about preventing cancer in pets. What To Know About Cancer In Pets Every year, twelve million dogs and cats are diagnosed with some type...
How to help a kitten you find outside
Wait and Watch: The mother offers her newborn kittens their best chance for survival so wait and watch as long as you safely can for her to return before removing them. Mom’s may be gone as long as 4-5 hours to get food. Also, be aware if you find a single kitten please wait at a safe distance as the mother may be moving the kittens to a safer place which may take some time when moving several kittens one at a time.
Pets: What to do When You Go on Vacation
Learn what to do with your pets while you go on vacation.
Admit it. You may not want to leave your pets while you go on vacation, but it may be better for them for many reasons, from safety concerns (they may get lost) to caring for them…
Cat Owners Cleaning Survival Guide
Here’s a great Cat Owners Cleaning Survival Guide which has a load of tips on dealing with some of the most common household spills, allergies issues and home training problems. The Cat Owners Guide to Caring for your Rugs and Carpets by The Rug...Watch the First Seconds. After That You’ll Want to Adopt Pita.
Dear Potential Adopter, I, Becky S., Parma Animal Shelter Head Shift Leader and Adoption Counselor, would like you to meet our Pita. She has been living in our shelter for over two years; Pita hasn’t been able to find her forever home, yet. Until recently, Pita...3 Alternative Solutions to Declawing Cats
Declawing cats. It sounds like a good idea, especially if you don’t want your furniture scratched up. But is it the humane thing to do? Do you know how cats are declawed? One way is to amputate with a scalpel or guillotine clipper. Ouch! Stitches or surgical...8 Simple Ways to Introduce a Cat to Your Dog
You did it! You adopted from the Parma Animal Shelter and can’t wait to introduce your cat to your dog. But, oh no! Your cat gets scared and runs off because your love-bug of a dog wants to play. What do you do? The first thing to do is to remain calm....
