K-9 Best Behaviour Dog Training

03/31/2024

A bit of our Spring Easter Social

03/07/2024

03/04/2024

SAINTS was officially a society in December 2004. Twenty years ago, the vision of what Senior Animals in Need Today Society (SAINTS) would become began with our founder, Carol Hine. She started by renting property and lived on site with about 30 animals, and half a dozen committed volunteers. It was her dream to have a place where animals that had no other options, lived out their remaining days at a sanctuary that cared for their medical needs and their emotional needs. Two years later she found a way to purchase 3 acres of property and SAINTS grew to welcome not just cats, dogs, and the occasional rabbit but also farm animals, guinea pigs, and even turtles. August 2018 came and Carol generously sold the property to SAINTS and then donated half the proceeds of the sale back to SAINTS. This allowed SAINTS to become mortgage-free in August 2023.

The last few years have seen huge changes and one of those changes is the slow disintegration of the buildings at SAINTS. We realized last year we could no longer put band-aids on large issues such as a crumbling foundation, a water system that constantly ran out of water during the summer months, and insufficient space for our farm guys.

February 21st we posted our property was listed for sale and today we can announce that the property has officially sold.

And now we begin the hunt for new property. It will not be easy as we have very specific needs and understand that with larger property comes larger expenses and also a mortgage. We will need the help of all that belong to the village we call SAINTS to achieve our end goal. We hope our supporters take this journey with us.

02/12/2024

Junior loves his groomer Bonni! Struggle with trimming your dog’s nails or teaching your pup, Bonni is amazing!

02/11/2024

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Vancouver for putting these signs up!! Let’s see other cities follow suit … what do you all think??

01/13/2024

It’s freezing out there and our dogs haven’t had the opportunity to acclimatize to this sudden weather change. Great information!

Frostbite in dogs - what to watch for:

SKIN TURNING BLUE
One of the most common signs (and first signs) of frostbite in dogs, and in humans as well, is the skin turning blue. It may also look slightly gray with a blue tinge.

If your dog has long hair, you may not be able to see her skin very well, so you should part her fur in several locations and check for this sign of frostbite if you suspect she may be suffering from this condition.

COLD TO THE TOUCH
Since the skin will be damaged from the cold if frostbite occurs, your dog’s skin temperature will drop significantly as well. This means the skin will remain cold to the touch, and will seem much colder than it should normally after your dog has been outdoors in cooler weather.

Check your dog’s skin in various locations to see how cold it feels. Does it warm up quickly when you touch it, or does it remain cold for a long time, even with the presence of your body heat? These are all important factors to consider when trying to determine if your dog has frostbite.

PAIN AND SWELLING
As the tissue in your dog’s skin freezes from exposure to extreme cold or long periods of cold temperatures, it will become swollen due to this process. The swelling may be mild, and could be hard to notice; on the other hand, it could become very extreme in some instances.

This frozen skin will also feel very painful to the touch. If your dog shows some of the other symptoms listed here and also cries in pain or becomes aggressive or defensive when you try to touch her skin, this is a good indicator that she is dealing with frostbite.

BLISTERS
Since the skin is freezing and the tissue is become severely damaged when frostbite occurs, this often leads to blistering or ulceration of the affected areas. If you notice large blisters where there were previously none and your dog is very cold to the touch, this may mean she is dealing with frostbite.

BLACKENED SKIN
The longer skin is exposed to cold and extreme temperatures, the more tissue will die. When enough tissue has died, the skin will stop looking blue and will instead look black. This means the skin is completely dead and is likely not able to be saved, and it is a symptom of severe, late-stage frostbite.

If you notice this symptom in your dog, she will need immediate emergency veterinary care. This blackening of the skin—also called necrosis—may spread even if she is no longer exposed to cold temperatures, and she will need medical assistance to stop it.

FOCUSED ISSUES ON THE PAWS, TAIL, OR EARS
Frostbite in dogs most commonly occurs on the paws, ears, and tail. These are the parts of the body that are most exposed to the cold and may be more likely to become wet in cold conditions, too. The ears and tail may take some time for signs of frostbite to occur, but the paws will likely show signs right away.

Pay close attention to these parts of your dog’s body when she goes outdoors during the winter. If it is wet or snowy outside, dry her ears, paws, and tail frequently. Limit how much time your dog spends outside in the cold.

01/11/2024

How long should you walk a puppy depends on her age. A new puppy should go on a walk for no more than five or 10 minutes – here’s why.

12/29/2023

Helpful read for puppy and sound sensitive dog owners, especially with New Years Eve fast approaching

Dogs who are scared of thunder and noise can benefit from masking, "canceling," with fans, noise machines, or certain types of music.

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays!