In memory of Charlie in Milan TN, who touched so many hearts and his story went viral in so many ways. I have decided that he will never be forgotten because now a foundation in his memory has been founded through SPCA of Tennessee call "Charlie's Angels" - nothing is impossible if we can make it happen. We will never stop working in what we believed. Please help us make this happened!!!
Address: P.O. Box 1014 Brentwood, TN 37024-1014
WE HAVE A PROGRAM FOSTER TO ADOPT CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT!
THERE TOO MANY ANIMALS AT THE SHELTER WHO NEED OUR HELP. ADOPTING IS MORE REWARDING THAT BUYING A DOG.
TO GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE TO BE LOVED!
EVERY DONATION HELP US CONTINUE HELP MORE ANIMALS IN TENNESSEE!
Meet Ghost he is a 2 year old German Shepherd. He is a fun dog and extremely sweet. He is very playful and loves to go on walks and have fun. Got more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Peaches a 2 year old Pointer mix. She is absolutely a love. He is sweet and she is great with dogs and people. She will do well with children as well. She is extremely playful and she will need an active family and a privacy fence. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please
Meet Peaches a 2 year old Pointer mix. She is absolutely a love. He is sweet and she is great with dogs and people. She will do well with children as well. She is extremely playful and she will need an active family and a privacy fence. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Ralphie! He came from Brownsville Shelter and he had one if his legs has a bad injury. His left leg will be removed Monday and he will be neutered. He also has heartworms that ge will be treated, he is the sweetest boy you will ever meet. He loves everyone and loves belly rubs. Ralphie is looking for a foster family who can take car
Meet Ralphie! He came from Brownsville Shelter and he had one if his legs has a bad injury. His left leg will be removed Monday and he will be neutered. He also has heartworms that ge will be treated, he is the sweetest boy you will ever meet. He loves everyone and loves belly rubs. Ralphie is looking for a foster family who can take care of him after his surgery. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in fostering please fill out the application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Hagen is a 1 1/2 year old boys he is sweet, loving and calms down after playing and having fun!!! He will do well with children and other dogs. Please contact Celina at 625-354-3531 for more information.
PS If you are interested in adopting Hagen please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Jack he is such a sweet loving boy He is around 2 years old. He is great with everyone. He loves people and loves to play with his foster brother. He will be great with kids and loves loves belly rubs. Jack is around 2 years old and he is extremely playful and fun. For more information please for more information please contact Celi
Meet Jack he is such a sweet loving boy He is around 2 years old. He is great with everyone. He loves people and loves to play with his foster brother. He will be great with kids and loves loves belly rubs. Jack is around 2 years old and he is extremely playful and fun. For more information please for more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please go to our website at www.spcatn.org and fill out an adoption application.
Meet Rudy he is a sweet Red Heeler. He is a sweet loving boy. He will do well with any family who will spoil him. He will do best with older children. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Luna is 2 in a half year old Great Dane good with kids and people she needs to be the only dog fully vetted. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting Luna please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Lady Bug she is a 5-6 year old girl. She was dropped off in a crate by one of a friend of mine. She is absolutely sweet and quiet, gentle and she gets along with dogs and loves people. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Mocca she is a 7 months old born February 2023 she is half great Pyrenees and German Shepherd she loves kids and plays good with my cats and other dogs she is up to date on shots, she will be spay. She will do best will a privacy fence and an active family. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are int
Meet Mocca she is a 7 months old born February 2023 she is half great Pyrenees and German Shepherd she loves kids and plays good with my cats and other dogs she is up to date on shots, she will be spay. She will do best will a privacy fence and an active family. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in Mocca please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
FOSTER HOME NEEDED!!!! Meet Henry he is a 2 year old JRT. He was abandoned by his owners with Gracie. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in fostering or adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Archie he is 4 years old sweet boy. He was found as a stray and never left the family where he showed up. He loves everyone and he will be neuter. He is Heartworm positive and he will be treated. He will do great with a family with older children. He will do great with in a fence in yard and going for walks. For more information ple
Meet Archie he is 4 years old sweet boy. He was found as a stray and never left the family where he showed up. He loves everyone and he will be neuter. He is Heartworm positive and he will be treated. He will do great with a family with older children. He will do great with in a fence in yard and going for walks. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out ab application on our website www.spcatn.org
FOSTER HOME NEEDED!!! Meet Gracie she is a 2 year old Hound mix. She was abandoned by the owners. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in fostering or adopting please fill an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Molly she is 4 years old she is good with other dogs and cats she is fixed and needs her shots done for this year she loves to cuddle and go for car rides, loves getting groomed and nails done, she will be best with older kids, she loves to go camping and hiking. Got more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
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Meet Molly she is 4 years old she is good with other dogs and cats she is fixed and needs her shots done for this year she loves to cuddle and go for car rides, loves getting groomed and nails done, she will be best with older kids, she loves to go camping and hiking. Got more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Alex is 11 months old Shepherd/Lab mix. He will do well with a family who will pampered him and love him. He is sweet and gentle and a little bit shy. He loves other dogs and people and he will do well with children. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in Alex please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
MISSING!!Lasso is a 2 1/2 years old. He is an American Bulldog/Labrador Mix. He is a fun, loyal, active and also lay back pup. He knows all basic commands. He is housebroken, loves children and other dogs. He is such a loving dog. He was adopted but due to his breed the landlord won’t let him stay. Please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
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MISSING!!Lasso is a 2 1/2 years old. He is an American Bulldog/Labrador Mix. He is a fun, loyal, active and also lay back pup. He knows all basic commands. He is housebroken, loves children and other dogs. He is such a loving dog. He was adopted but due to his breed the landlord won’t let him stay. Please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
Please contact Celina at 615-354-3531 for more information or complete an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Dixie she is a 1 year old 35-40 pounds. She is good with other dogs and children. Dixie is House-trained, good on the leash and will love a yard to play. For more information please contact celina at (615) 354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Winchester is 2 years old good with other dogs very energetic loves going on long hikes very loveable still working on him jumping when he gets to excited. He is fully vetted and ready for a home. For more information contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Charlie a Collie/Aussie mix he is 6 months old and such a doll. He is playful, fun and he will do great with a family who will love to take him for walks and runs. He is such a great pup. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Niko he is around 10-11 months. He is great with other dogs, children and people. He is Housetrained and crate trained. He is such a sweet boy. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531. He will be fully vetted Sept 12th.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill mount sn adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
HOLD!!! Meet Toby he is such a sweet boy loving, sweet, great with other dogs and people. He will be great with children. He is housebroken and he is fully vetted. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Daisy she is a 2 year old Grr an Shepherd. She is sweet, housebroken, great with other dogs, children, people. She is loves to play as well as being with the family. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Maxi a 6 months pittie mix. She is a love bug. She is extremely gentle and sweet with children, people and other dogs. For more information contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
MISSING!!! Meet Molly she is a 5-6 year old Border Collie. She is sweet loving and loves everyone. She is calm and so loyal. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Meet Mario a 6 months old Lab mix. He is really sweet and loves everyone. He will be great with children and other dogs. He is a happy boy. For more information call Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an application on our website at www.spcatn.org
FOSTER HOME NEEDED!! Meet Chloe a sweet girl. She loves other dogs and she will do great with people and older children. For more information please contact Celina st 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website www.spcatn.org
Meet Diamond she is an American Bulldog. She was kept in a crate in the garage. The foster family went and get her. She just got fully vetted. She loves to play with their dog and snuggle as well. She loves people and lives to be with you. She will do great with older children and no small dogs. For more information please contact Celina
Meet Diamond she is an American Bulldog. She was kept in a crate in the garage. The foster family went and get her. She just got fully vetted. She loves to play with their dog and snuggle as well. She loves people and lives to be with you. She will do great with older children and no small dogs. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
FOSTER HOME NEEDED!!! Meet Bella she is a sweet loving girl. She walks great on the leash. She is housebroken, crate trained. She will be great with kids and other dogs. For more information please contact Celina at 615-354-3531.
PS If you are interested in adopting please contact fill out an adoption application on our website at www.spcatn.org
Adopting a pet is a SERIOUS COMMITMENT: We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adding a furry member to their family to do their research and to be ready for this commitment. Take a moment to read through this helpful Adopting a Pet page. The SPCA of TN will be happy to work with you in finding out what kind of pet is best for you. If you want to have a pet please make sure you can make a 10-20 year commitment to your pet. If you are not sure about adopting at this time, you can consider fostering for us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at spcaoftn@gmail.com
We will work directly with you providing individualized attention and support in order to help you find the perfect pet(s) for your family. We also suggest you take the time to read through the many resource documents on our website and other sites to prepare yourself for your pet.
You will first be required to complete our application form and agree to our adoption contract. We will require a copy of your driver license and 3 personal references.
In our agreement, we require that every animal be spayed and or neutered (if not prior to adoption) by a specific date. This is VERY important as the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our country is a sad result of too many unplanned litters. If for any reason the match is not as perfect as we all had hoped,
The SPCA of TN adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, boarding (if needed), behavioral training and additional medical care if the animal require it. By adopting from the SPCA of TN you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.
In general, you will follow these steps when go to our SPCA of TN website to adopt an animal companion:
Why do I love older dogs? Why NOT? Older dogs, first of all, are some of those in most urgent need of homes. They’re often the first to be put down at kill shelters. They’ve lived their whole lives just hoping for the perfect family, and often they’ve been neglected or mistreated for much of their lives. Then they end up in a shelter and watch while people walk past their hopeful eyes and their gray muzzles, choosing younger, more playful dogs instead. Don’t they deserve to live their golden years being spoiled and loved, just like all the younger dogs will eventually do? I say YES!
Older dogs require far less training than younger dogs. They’re curious but not destructive. I don’t come home to find that older dogs have chewed my couch apart. They are already house broken much of the time, and if they’re not, they’re far easier to housebreak. They’re almost always already crate trained, too! They are typically very mellow – all they want to do is be with their family and feel safe. And they still come with all the benefits you get with a young dog. They’re loyal, protective, loving, and even playful! They may tire more easily, but isn’t that what you want? Who has the energy to entertain a young, crazy, four-legged fur ball ALL THE TIME? Not me. I find I can play with my older dogs for a little while, but then, when it’s time for me to get to work or clean the house, they’re content just plopping down to watch me. We have our time together, but then I have the very important ME TIME. It’s a perfect balance.
The next time you’re at a shelter, please give some serious consideration to those graying faces and those tails that might not wag as quickly. If you’re looking for a new friend online, do the same. Remember that all dogs get older, and by adopting an older one, you’ll be with your new best friend during the best years of his or her life…and they will be forever grateful.
Good Afternoon SPCA Tennessee team, I just wanted to quickly thank you! I'm a librarian running a fun pet project for 2nd-6th grade students (a few of the kids are welcoming new pets into their families) where we're learning about the work and responsibilities that go into caring for a family pet, and I thought you all might enjoy hearing that we were able to get some great use out of your organization's educational tips list. We were even able to use some of this information for our most recent group project. Thanks so much for sharing! One of our youngest, Olivia has also asked me if I could share the article where she and her siblings first researched information on pet care together with you all, "The New Pet Owners Guide - Health, Safety and Savings". Initially I was a little hesitant to reach out, but I thought this could actually be a really great addition for any other new pet owners coming across your information, like Olivia! I wondered if you wouldn't mind adding this one to your list? I find a little encouragement goes a long way, and would love to show Olivia and the rest of the library group if you do choose to include it! spcatn.org/educational-tips Thanks so much, Anna Jones https://couponfollow.com/research/pet-owner-guide
As a library media specialist I've been handed the task of updating our media center's pet care reference guides with the help of some student volunteers. We're currently gearing up for our annual 'Clear the Shelters' pet adoption drive we host every Spring, and the library really wanted to revamp our pet guides for the new parents! Your page led us to some great websites to check out, so the team and I wanted to make sure we thanked you :)
I'd be delighted to show Megan - my volunteer who found it! It's always nice to get some recognition for a job well done, especially during this difficult year. Megan is planning on adopting a senior cat with her family, so was very excited to work on this guide with me. I'm sure she would be thrilled to know she could help others too!
Thank you Megan for taking the time to fine an article to help the community in Tennessee to adopt more Senior Cats
A New Owner's Guide to Adopting a Cat
Dogs have some amazing abilities, not just as our companions, but as working dogs that help save lives. Such as search and rescue dogs (SAR), with intensive training, they are tasked in extreme circumstances to do unimaginable. Working alongside a trained K-9 handler, they work together as a team, against insurmountable obstacles to find, rescue, and save people from tragedy around the globe. Do you have the desire and skills to train for search and rescue? Does your best friend have the ability to become a search and rescue dog? We sat down with Trupanion claims manager adjudicator, Aaryn Peterson, a SAR K-9 handler and trainer of five years to discuss the world of search and rescue dogs, her retired SAR pup Aspen, and how to get involved in the search and rescue field.
Search and rescue dogs are working dogs that are used in the field to track and find people in extreme circumstances. Also, they work as a team, alongside their K-9 handler. These pups are highly skilled in a specific set of disciplines to help in their mission. In addition, they’re just one albeit important part of a search and rescue tool kit.
The beginning of a search and rescue dog’s story can start from an unlikely circumstance. Aaryn Peterson’s story is no exception. “I just moved to a new town with my husband and Aspen, and I didn’t know very many people yet. Naturally, one day the then-leader of the search dog team in my area showed up at the veterinary hospital where I worked at the time. Later, the topic came up, and before I knew it, I had been invited to visit training, and pretend to be a “lost” person. Naturally, from there, I was hooked and began getting all the training I needed to order to start as a general SAR volunteer, and as a K-9 handler,” states Peterson.
An essential component of search and rescue dog training is first and foremost working as a team. “If you already have a dog you’d like to train, it is always a good idea to have a solid foundation of obedience and a relationship of trust that you can build upon” points out Peterson.
Additionally, it’s important to know the different types of disciplines in the search and rescue field. If you’r deciding if search and rescue is a potential fit for you and your canine, consider the following.
Airscent working dogs use their nose to track the air and are more likely to be off-leash when area searching. In addition, this is typically done in a wilderness setting. Also, airscent searches are influenced by:
Avalanche search and rescue dogs are the most known discipline of the search and rescue dog’s hierarchy. Also, they are similar to airscent dogs that they work off-leash and grid up the avalanche on their mission. Further, they typically have the most sponsors and are often employed by ski-resorts.
A tracking/trailing working dog is trained to focus on the individual scent on the ground when on a mission. Additionally, it takes a longer time to search and follows the direction that the person travels in. For instance, tracking/trailing working dogs are used a lot in law enforcement as police dogs.
Disaster search and rescue working dogs are sent into an area after a natural disaster has taken place. Naturally, their job is to locate the scent to start the rescue efforts. In addition, these canines are typically off-leash, and the handlers follow into the situation with the dog. Likewise, this can be a treacherous environment for the canine, as such the surroundings might be unstable.
A human remains detection (HRD) canine identifies different types of deceased odors in an environment. Further, these working dogs are often used in water to indicate the deceased. For instance, while on their mission a positive search an HRD canine might indicate:
Preparation is a key indicator of success for K-9’s and their handler’s. Likewise, each team member has their own skill-set that they must acquire before becoming a part of the team.
Peterson weighs in on what makes for a successful K-9 team-mate. Consider the following:
In addition, the dog’s breed might not always play a factor in their ability to be a successful team-mate. For instance,” a smaller dog, such as a cocker spaniel or beagle, can fit in small spaces and can be less alarming to kids, “states Peterson. Definitely, something to consider when choosing your K-9 team-mate.
If you are pursuing becoming a K-9 handler, dive into volunteering and become familiar with search and rescue programs near you. Also, you will need to attain certifications and acquire any/all gear needed to negotiate the outdoor elements common in your region and the types of rescues you will perform. For instance, consider emergency tools such as maps, compass, and GPS to add to your search and rescue kit. In addition, once you are certified, have your kit and car ready to go, so you can accept a mission as soon as you get the call.
“Aspen and I have always done “teamwork” activities together, like sheep herding when she was younger, and have always been adventuring in the mountains. Also, I’ve always had a passion for volunteering and giving back. So, when I had a chance to take the teamwork relationship Aspen and I had built over the years to the next level, and do some real good for people in the process, there was no decision to make. Naturally, it was the obvious next step for us,” says Peterson.
Consider teamwork activities as a way to strengthen your bond and test your canine’s abilities.
If you choose to get involved with search and rescue dogs team, take into consideration the time commitment it could have on your schedule. For instance, a call could come in for a mission in the middle of the night. Also, be mindful of the impact it can have on your dog. Granted, your pup will let you know when they are ready to retire. Certainly, if you have the drive and determination, have an interest and passion to learn the craft, and have a strong bond with your canine, a search and rescue team might be a wonderful fit. In essence, search and rescue is a further way to bond, learn, and grow with your canine teammate.
Highlight- during their search and rescue career, Peterson and Aspen, logged over 2500+ mission training hours from 2012-2018, with over 400+ hours per year. We thank this team for invaluable rescues and appreciate the dedication, hard work, and determination that was shown on and off the field.
An emotional support animal (ESA) is a different from a service dog. Unlike a service dog, an emotional support animal does not need specialized training to handle a task. Instead, Emotional Support Animals provide healing to their owner through affection and companionship.
However, they still have special rights. Read on to understand the basics of registering your dog as an Emotional Support Animal.
Please go to www.usservicedogs.org
Qualifying Conditions:
Mobility problems, paralysis, diabetes, asthma, autism, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), speech problems, social anxiety, epilepsy, blindness, deafness.
Always teach your children to take care of their pets from the moment you get a dog or a cat in your care.- However make sure you don't let your children by themselves without proper supervision. To be a responsible dog owner every day, you should prioritize some key aspects of caring for your pet. Here are some highlights:
Dogs are pack animals — they depend on you for love and protection, so keep them inside, take them for walks, and make them a part of your family.
Dogs left unattended in their own yards, even for a few minutes, have been stolen, poisoned, and beaten. They can suffer from stress and loneliness, heatstroke in the summer, and frostbite, hypothermia, and dehydration in the winter.
Because of the danger and cruelty that it poses, several communities have banned the chaining of dogs. Chained dogs kill as many children as do firearms, and they kill more than falls from trees, playground equipment, and fireworks accidents put together.
You and your dogs speak different languages. Humane, interactive training gives dogs greater freedom and a better understanding of our world. Untrained dogs are often punished for their “improper” behavior. Be the one to train your dog—you are the one who will need to know how to communicate with him or her, but get help from a humane dog trainer if you run into problems.
Compassion, clarity, and consistency are the most important elements of dog training. Training should not include any activity or device that endangers animals (e.g. electric shock collars) or puts undue stress on them. Good books on the subject include A Well-Trained Dog by Deborah A. Jones, Ph. D; The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller; and for solving dog behavioral problems, If Only They Could Speak, Dogs Behaving Badley, and The Dog Who Loved Too Much, all by Nicholas Dodman.
Puppies should be taken out at least once every two hours (or within a half hour after eating or drinking) and guided to the same spot where they can smell having relieved themselves before. Immediately after they “do their business,” they should be praised lavishly in a high-pitched, excited voice. Crate training does not speed up the housebreaking process: Puppies do not develop full bladder control before 6 months of age and are physically incapable of “holding it” for very long.
Take your adult dog out at least four times a day and allow him or her time to linger and smell the area. If you cannot go home at lunchtime, enlist the help of a neighbor or a professional dog-walker.
Crating has recently become a popular practice often used on adult dogs by people who say that they are protecting the dogs. However, the true reason is often related to protecting the dog from damaging furniture or out of convenience. This practice deprives the dog of basic necessities, such as the freedom to walk around and look out of the window, the opportunity to relieve itself, and the comfort of stretching.
Dogs are safest and most comfortable wearing a nylon harness, not a collar, when out walking. Choke and prong collars can be painful and injure your dog. For a dog who pulls too hard, try the Easy-Walk™ harness (available online), which discourages pulling without discomfort to the dog. "And recommended by www.Spots.com
Animals get depressed if deprived of adequate social interaction, so let them “chat” and play with other dogs on walks and at parks. A happy dog’s life is not one long series of commands: Let them live a little, make choices, and take their time. Animals are very sensitive and can become easily frightened, so speak softly to dogs. Don’t fight or shout in their presence, and give them their own hiding places to dash into when they want to be alone.
Sterilizing (Spay and Neuter) dogs helps stem the tide of companion-animal overpopulation. Spaying female dogs reduces the stress and discomfort endured during heat periods, eliminates the risk of uterine cancer, and greatly reduces the risk of mammary cancer. Neutering makes male dogs much less likely to roam or fight and prevents testicular cancer.
Never wait to take your dog to a veterinarian if there is any sign of illness or injury, but do not leave your dog with the vet for any longer than absolutely necessary or allow the vet to refuse you to let your to see him or her upon request. Just like your home, a pet is YOUR property and not theirs, unless they detect neglect or abuse.
If you have been feeding your dog or cat commercial pet foods, you are jeopardizing his or her health in the long-term. Cheap, supermarket pet foods are composed of ground-up, moldy, and/or diseased parts of animals deemed by Agriculture Department inspectors unfit for human consumption.
Feed dogs first, before you eat. To keep dogs from begging at the dinner table, teach them the simple phrase “All done!” (You must be consistent with this—absolutely no more food can be given after saying the phrase, or the meaning will be lost.) After they understand “All done!” you will be able to feed your dogs something from the table without becoming the target of any begging after you stop.
Take care to keep your dog safe in the car: Even on a 78°F day, the temperature inside a shaded car is 90°F, while the inside of a car parked in the sun can reach 160°F in minutes. Animals don’t perspire as we do and can quickly succumb to heatstroke.
Countless animals are killed, injured, or lost on commercial flights each year. Temperatures can become extremely hot or cold in airplane cargo holds, and the noise is deafening. Kennels can be stressful and scary and even harbor disease. Travelers should have a trusted friend or relative look after their dogs at home, where they’ll be the most comfortable.
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