Animal Cruelty

I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by an amazing tribe who shares my deep passion for animals, advocates for their...

Breed Misconceptions

Breed Misconceptions That We've Heard at Ayres... Pit Bulls. Hound dogs. Chihuahuas. What do these and many other well-known breeds...

Myth: We consider dogs brought to us to have been “dumped” by their former owners.

Shelter-Myth-Busters : Ayres Edition Myth: We consider dogs brought to us to have been "dumped" by their former owners. Imagine,...

Myth: You can’t teach old dogs new tricks.

Shelter-Myth-Busters : Ayres Edition Myth: "You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks." Most of us have used this well-worn,...

Myth: Dog Kennels Are Like Jail Cells

Shelter-Myth-Busters : Ayres Edition Myth: "Dog kennels are like jail cells." We've all heard our share of disheartening comments about...

Obesity Is A Serious Topic!

Obesity is a serious topic. We all know the myriad of ill effects it can cause in humans. But when...

A Dog’s Wisdom

When I first began volunteering at Ayres back in early 2017, I imagined that a shelter buddy was essentially a...

March: Poison Prevention Awareness Month

March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month! We'd all like to believe that our house is the safest of "safe...

Sticking it to Ticks

Sticking it to Ticks You and I and our four-legged friends aren't the only ones frolicking in the long-awaited spring...

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