Our Recent Stories
The Lop-Eared Light of Michelle’s Life
The cats were supposed to help fill the void. After Michelle and her husband, Kyle, lost their beloved 14-year-old Maine Coon, Boo, this past February, they rescued two cats, Coffee and Cocoa. And...
Fostering the Underdogs
It’s Foster a Pet Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of our awesome foster families, like Kim’s. Learn how you can foster, too! For Father’s Day, Kim and Bryan officially added a new...
Why It’s Time to Spay or Neuter Your Pets
The numbers are staggering. One unspayed cat and her offspring can have nearly 5,000 kittens over the span of seven years. One unspayed dog and her offspring can have more than 500 puppies during...
The Fostering Evangelist
It’s Foster a Pet Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of our awesome foster families, like Marissa and Brixon. Learn how you can foster, too! Marissa and her 7-year-old son, Brixon, are...
Restoring Health to an Abandoned Lovebird
Carolyn got more than she bargained for when she won an abandoned house at auction. After the purchase was finalized, she was surprised to discover that the house had four inhabitants: three...
Critter Camp Week One: Petting Snakes and Making Friends
Under the shade of a tall tree on the grounds of Gray Willows Farm, a group of grade-school students sits on the grass eating lunch. They’re discussing what they’ve learned these past few days at...
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