Saddleback Pet Services

10/18/2024

Yay Charlie Brown….. one of the original rescues!!

09/27/2024

Caesar came to me years ago through an ACO in Mass. Hugh H. Davis & Northwood Veterinary Hospital and Hugh Davis, DVM Veterinarian worked on his mouth injury and I found the MOST wonderful couple to adopt him. Because of his injuries, Caesar needed special care and lots of patience…they provided him with that and SOOOO much love. For the last 9 years, he has been a regular visitor at both the hospital for follow up care and kennel to stay often as his owners had chronic health issues. We were so sad to hear his Mom had passed….. he was returned to me to find him a new home. I wasn’t hopeful…. And then Old Dogs Go To Helen stepped up and gave him a chance to live out his life loved and cared for ❤️. I can’t thank them enough!!! He is such a joyful soul - I know he will make them smile 🥰

09/15/2024

The toughest decision anyone has to make … it’s heartbreaking and necessary in some cases. Owners and dogs with severe behavior issues suffer like no other illness. Some can’t be fixed and their owners only deserve our support,sympathy and kindness.

06/17/2024

Please use caution this week!

Please make sure you keep your pets at home or walk in the early morning or late evening. I saw a person walking a boxer who was lagging behind with its tongue lolling out- clearly overheated. It doesn't take long for a pet to die in extreme heat.

06/11/2024

Great advice!

– Littermate Syndrome

When faced with a litter of puppies all snuggled up or playing with each other, we as humans may feel bad about separating them by adopting just one. And when it comes to kittens, two IS better than one! However, adopting puppies in pairs can lead to behavioral challenges due to something called littermate syndrome.

Puppies adopted together may become overly dependent on each other, often at the cost of bonding with their new humans. Puppies need to learn how to be independent, confident adult dogs, and should look to their humans for an answer on how they should react to new things instead of their littermate.

According to the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, common behaviors associated with littermate syndrome include:

- Separation anxiety when away from their littermate
- Fear of new people, animals, objects, or experiences
- Reactivity when on a leash
- Fighting habits when they reach sexual maturity around 6 months of age
- Aggression or nervousness in the more dominant littermate; timidity and withdrawal in the less dominant one

If you do adopt two puppies together, make sure that each puppy gets plenty of alone time with you and other humans. That means walking them separately, feeding them apart, and playing with them solo. Training should take place one-on-one so the puppy isn’t distracted by their littermate.

05/26/2024

Best example of barrier aggression… same applies to some dogs off and on leash!

05/12/2024

Happy Mothers Day to all Moms out there! Enjoy your day - we appreciate all you do ❤️

04/08/2024

Happy Eclipse Day… good info!

(Shared from a Vet Clinic site- who have been receiving a ton of calls!) Happy Eclipse Day!

The total solar eclipse is just around the corner, and just about everyone is ready to see the once in a lifetime event. We are seeing some mixed information about pet/wildlife safety.

Contrary to what some may read, the sun itself is not any more dangerous during the eclipse. The reason protective eye wear is recommended for humans (who wish to observe the eclipse) is because many of us will be staring directly at the sun that day, which is something we typically avoid.

For our pets, and outdoor wildlife, that day will be similar to any other day. Our pets don’t stare at the sun, so there is no need to keep them indoors on April 08 for any extended period of time. They may notice the change in temperature, but it is unlikely they will exhibit any unusual behaviour.

The eclipse can be more unsettling for birds. The dimming of the sky can mimic behaviour at dusk and during early storm formation, so some birds may demonstrate a wind-down behaviour and there may be less activity in the sky during the peak eclipse. Once the sky returns to normal, so does their behaviour.

If you are purchasing eclipse glasses, please make sure they meet these criteria. For additional information about the eclipse please see:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

For a list of approved solar-viewing goggles please see:

https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters

Please check your local area for times that the eclipse may come your way today!

04/05/2024

We have power at the kennel, but no phone or internet😬. I can monitor email from phone so if you need to contact us… please email us at [email protected]
Please note that’s a new email address!! Hope everyone’s power is coming back on🤞🏻🤞🏻

02/29/2024

Emma needs a home!! She is the sweetest, best girl. Her Mom passed away and she needs a new favorite human❤️. Emma has never met a person she doesn’t like… everyone is greeted with smiles and a wagging tail! She is almost 5 years old, healthy and up to date on all veterinary needs. She knows her basic obedience and is house trained & crate trained. Emma loves to ride in the car, is good for her veterinary and groomer visits and loves, loves to play with toys! What Miss Emma does not like is other dogs and cats 😕. She needs to be an only pet, preferably with a fenced in yard. Walking her in a busy neighborhood or thr city is not a viable option. Please PM for more information or to arrange a visit! PLEASE SHARE… let’s find this amazing girl a new home!

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas! Hoping you and your pets have a great day 🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄

12/22/2023

Merry, Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays from all of us at Saddleback Pet Services!

11/11/2023

On Veterans Day, we thank all who have served - we appreciate your sacrifice in service of our country.

10/13/2023

This is the sea turtle project that I volunteer with every January. A fire has destroyed their base camp and we are trying to help them raise funds to replace it. They are good people who have dedicated their lives to the conservation of sea turtles along the coast of Oaxaca in Mexico. Any donation would help and is very much appreciated!

On Oct 4, 2023, the camp that houses Palmarito Sea Turtle rescue in Oaxaca, Mexico was … Pam Griffeth needs your support for Palmarito Camp destroyed by fire

08/18/2023

Use Caution with your dogs - xylitol can be deadly !

08/17/2023

If anyone sees this kitten, please reach out!

07/23/2023

Corn cobs can be deadly!!

HEADS UP...its Corn on the Cob season! They can be DEADLY to dogs if they swallow them,,,, even just a piece of a cob .... can cause blockages.... BE SURE to throw them away correctly so dogs do NOT get them... thanks

06/29/2023

More dogs go missing on the 4th of July than any other time of year… use good sense and proper planning!

The 4th of July is a celebratory occasion for so many, but this holiday can be an extremely stressful time for our four-legged friends.

Follow these five tips to keep your pets safe and healthy during the upcoming holiday! 🇺🇸