
05/03/2025
Next week is Be Kind to Animals Week. During this time, we remember that all animals deserve respect and compassion. Don’t disturb or “rescue” baby rabbits – they are not abandoned – Mom only feeds them 1 – 2 X a day (dawn and dusk) then remains away to avoid leading predators to the nest. While they’re outside, keep a watchful eye on Fluffy and Mittens as baby birds are hatching. Or, if you’re looking for a new companion, remember that there are animals at your local shelter looking for a good home. As a responsible pet parent, it’s up to you to provide the best food, shelter, exercise, and veterinary attention that you can. Involve the whole family by volunteering your time to a cause that supports local animals or natural habitats! Keep trash blown around from recent storms picked up and remove and securely dispose of all plastic items. Also, as the weather is pleasant and you’re out on a stroll or hike, please keep your dogs leashed and don’t feed the wild animals. Together we can support our own animals and those in our backyard!