One thing that we do at Redwood Pals Rescue is to work with the dogs at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter that have not yet passed their shelter temperament testing. Sometimes these dogs are very shy, or overwhelmed by the barking and activity of the shelter. Handling them gently, bringing them goodies and exposing them…
Dogtown: Special dogs seek special homes
I usually write up the adoptable dogs at the county shelter or the dogs we are working with at Redwood Pals Rescue, but sometimes there are dogs in an in-between category. These two, Jasper and Rufus, fall into one of those groups. Both of these dogs have already passed their temperament tests, but medical conditions have…
Dogtown: Jax, an adventurer, and Otis, a distinguished gentleman
How are your pets doing with all this warm weather? I know my dogs sure enjoyed the opportunity to go for a swim in the Mad River the other evening. Well, some swam; others just dipped their toes, but they were all pleasantly surprised that the humans decided on an early evening outing! The shelter…
Dogtown: Dog art at Arts Alive
Mark your calendars for this Saturday, Aug. 3! We have a fun event coming up at Eureka Arts Alive. The Studio and Canvas + Clay Gallery is hosting a show of dog art with Redwood Pals Rescue! The group exhibition is called “Heel” and features an array of dog art from many Studio artists, other…
Dogtown: A full shelter means adopters get a discount
If you have been considering adding a dog to your family, now is the time! The shelter is filled to capacity and then some, thanks in part to the dog nightmare that is the Fourth of July. We never really know why sometimes dogs come in and turn right around and go back out, and…
Dogtown: Don’t over-console your pet during the ‘end of the world’
The Fourth of July, or as some pets call it, “the end of the world,” is just a day away. I ran a few tips for keeping your animals safe last week. Here are a few more. Fireworks and matches can be toxic to pets so make sure all the garbage gets swept up and…
Dogtown: Celebrate the Fourth of July with patriotic pooches Flower and Roxie
The Fourth of July is next week. While many humans find this holiday to be a lot of fun, most animals are not such big fans. Not surprisingly, the Fifth of July is one of the busiest days of the year at animal shelters as owners pick up animals that have been scared by the…
Dogtown: Redwood Pals’ wild ride!
What has our Redwood Pals Rescue been up to lately, you ask? Hold on to your hats, it’s been a wild ride! In the last week we have vaccinated 17 puppies, 10 way out in Weitchpec (a beautiful drive), taken six dogs to the vet for health certificates so that they can travel out of…
Dogtown: Get pally with survivors Allie and Mali
We’ve mentioned the shelter’s Emergency Medical Fund (EMF) here before. It is independent of the shelter and run by Friends for Life Animal Rescue. The EMF was created to provide funds for necessary veterinary procedures that are outside of the shelter’s limited budget. Like so many charities, December is the big giving month and by…
Dogtown: Bomb-proof pups enter Kinetic race
Sparky the Kinetic Foster Dog will be riding in the Kinetic Sculpture Race again this weekend! Sparky will be accompanied by several adoptable dogs at the Arcata Plaza on Saturday. These will be what we think of as the bomb-proof dogs, as there usually are several thousand onlookers at the start of the race! Look…