AnamCara Retrievers

08/31/2025

You ever notice how your dog follows you from room to room—even if you're just grabbing socks? Or how they whine the moment you're out of sight, as if their world just tilted?
Science says that’s not just sweet... it’s deeply emotional.
A recent study found that dogs react to separation much like human toddlers. They don’t just miss us—they need us. We’re their safe place when things feel scary, their anchor when the world feels too big.
It turns out, we’re not just pet owners. We’re their family. Their home. Their heart.
So the next time they wait outside the bathroom door or curl up beside your shoes while you're gone… remember, it's not neediness. It's love, pure and simple.
And honestly? We should all be so lucky to be loved like that. 🐾❤️

08/31/2025

Before you buy that cute, full of life, puppy, imagine yourself 10+ years from now.

If your vision doesn’t involve throwing on a swimsuit to get in bathtub with your senior citizen dog because she’s having a bad day and scared, don’t do it.

If you can’t imagine cleaning up after them while they’re sick, don’t do it.

If you laugh at the thought of a person cooking meals JUST to make their dog eat, don’t do it.

If you wouldn’t stay up all night, just to make sure they’re still breathing and have all they need, don’t do it.

If you can’t fathom the decision I’ll have to make soon, don’t do it.

She wasn’t always this grumpy old lady with demands. 12 years ago, she was a puppy and I was in high school. She was hyper, healthy, and full of life. It wasn’t always like this.

If you can’t handle end of life, don’t do it.

08/31/2025

I got over 20 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

08/31/2025

We have 4 beautiful pups! Chocolates!
Ready mid October!

06/23/2025

06/19/2025

Dogs left alone in a car on a hot day can quickly become dehydrated, develop heat stroke, and even die....

...EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS CRACKED!

• The temperature inside a closed vehicle left in the sun can double within 12 minutes.

• At least 75% of the temperature increase in a closed vehicle occurs within 5 minutes of closing the vehicle, and at least 89% of the temperature increase occurs within 15 minutes of closing the vehicle.

• Temperatures exceeding 104˚ F can lead to death or serious injury for the occupants.

• Temperatures in a closed vehicle sitting in the hot sun can reach 160˚F and above.

• An animal will suffer immeasurably and may die before the temperature reaches 150˚F.

• Even when parked in the shade, the vehicle temperatures can exceed 104˚.

If your dog is not accompanying you inside the destination you are driving to, PLEASE leave them at home rather than let them ride along and wait in the car for you.

We all know dogs LOVE car rides, but don't let what was supposed to be a "treat" for your dog turn into a very preventable tragedy.

06/19/2025

When was the last time you got stuck in the resistance and forgot to SEE THE DOG?

04/08/2025

Bravo to this Pet Store!