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11/21/2025

Train before Correcting❤️

11/21/2025

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Give a Shelter Pet a Holiday Break! 🦃🍂

Foster a furry friend this Thanksgiving through Farmington Regional Animal Shelter’s short-term foster program!

📅 Pick-up: Friday, Nov. 21, between 12–4 p.m.
🏠 Return: Saturday, Nov. 29, between 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

We’ll send you home with everything you need - food, toys, treats, a harness, and a leash - so all you provide is love and a cozy spot to nap. Fostering gives pets a much-needed kennel break, helps us learn their in-home behavior for better adopter matches, and lightens our workload during the holiday rush.

Ready to help? Complete a foster application and browse pets in need of foster care. (All altered dogs listed as available for adoption online are eligible.)

Application Link: https://fmtn.org/FormCenter/Animal-Services-17/Foster-Care-Application-50

Thank you for opening your heart and home - you’re what our pets will be thankful for this year. 🧡

11/20/2025

bet there’s plenty of animals that have used tools… (using rocks to break open stuff) but this is still pretty cool

11/18/2025

they’re not worth the vet bill…

11/17/2025

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At 108 years old, one woman attributes her long and healthy life to having dogs instead of children. Her story is one of joy, resilience, and the profound bond shared between a person and their dog. She found that the unconditional love and loyalty of her dogs provided her with the companionship she needed, while keeping her active and full of life.

This tale challenges the norms and shows that animals, especially dogs, can provide an immense amount of joy and emotional support. The woman’s perspective on life and aging serves as an inspiration, proving that happiness often comes from the connections we share with animals, who give us more than we realize.

Dogs have a way of enriching our lives in the most unexpected ways. The true value of their companionship is immeasurable, offering not just comfort but a reason to smile each day. 🐶❤️

11/17/2025

does not surprise me at all❤️

Wait, Are Dogs Secretly Evolving to Be Human-Whisperers?
​You might think your furry best friend is already perfect, but science suggests they're levelling up! Researchers have confirmed something truly astonishing: after millennia of living side-by-side, dogs are entering a period of accelerated co-evolution. It’s not just their loyalty that’s growing—their brains are too! Studies show that dogs are becoming shockingly adept at reading us. They don't just know when you're happy or sad; they can often anticipate your next move better than your own family can. This isn't just training; this is evolution selecting for the ultimate companion, resulting in a dog that is more emotionally attuned and cognitively sophisticated than ever before. Your dog's ability to "get you" is literally hardwired into its DNA, constantly being refined by our modern lifestyles!
​So, the next time your dog seems to know exactly what you need without you saying a word, you’re witnessing evolution in action! We’ve selected for the most empathetic, human-savvy individuals over thousands of generations, and the result is a creature uniquely wired to understand the complexities of our social world. They are, in essence, becoming masters of human communication and emotional intelligence. This partnership isn't one-sided; it's a profound, ongoing biological dance that is making dogs more intelligent, more emotional, and truly better partners. Get ready for a future where your dog doesn't just listen to you—it practically reads your mind.
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11/15/2025

You are NOT alone❤️

The most common problems are fear, especially fear of loud noises, and not doing what the guardian wants, such as not coming when called.