Animal Cruelty
I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by an amazing tribe who shares my deep passion for animals, advocates for their…
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Breed Misconceptions
Breed Misconceptions That We've Heard at Ayres... Pit Bulls. Hound dogs. Chihuahuas. What do these and many other well-known breeds…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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A Dog’s Wisdom
When I first began volunteering at Ayres back in early 2017, I imagined that a shelter buddy was essentially a…
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March is Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month! We'd all like to believe that our house is the safest of "safe…
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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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