by Kristina O'Keefe | Oct 29, 2019 | Pets
Birds are intelligent creatures that require a significant amount of care to ensure that they live long and fulfilling lives. Failure to provide them with the enrichment they need can lead to a damaging mental state including depression, pulling out their own...
by Kristina O'Keefe | Jun 2, 2019 | Animal Rescue
Cats scratch in an effort to mark their territory, shed their nail husks, and stretch. This is a normal and natural behavior, and from an animal welfare perspective, animals who are able to express natural behaviors lead happier and more wholesome lives. This behavior...
by Kristina O'Keefe | Feb 4, 2019 | Animal Rescue
We are alive during a time where we want the absolute best for our animals. We get them the highest quality food, we spoil them with treats and toys, and our pets truly are an integral part of our families. Our dogs are great at understanding how we communicate. They...
by Kristina O'Keefe | Nov 6, 2018 | Animal Rescue
Sitting on the couch looking at my dog and best friend, I am so filled with gratitude for all of the events that led to us finding each other, yet it makes me painfully aware that there are millions of dogs just like Huck sitting in shelters right now waiting to be...
by Kristina O'Keefe | Sep 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Good zoos are how humans make amends.” – Katherine Applegate Growing up, I always loved going to Southwick’s Zoo. It was different than the other zoos I had been to. The animals seemed well cared for and their enclosures were built with each animal in...
