Real World Canine

06/28/2024

06/28/2024

Check out our very relaxed pups who got laser therapy today! They both started and finished with a gentle massage, in between getting laser therapy. On the left is Shasta (Aussie) and on the right is Mila (rottweiler). Note that we are not vets. We are offering this service after having tested it on ourselves (humans) and on our own pets (dogs) for more than six months. Call us if you would like your pet to get some laser therapy! At RWC, we are always looking to improve the quality of our four-legged pack members' lives!

06/27/2024

This event is tomorrow at 6pm at the Washoe County Regional Animal Services.

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 27, 2024, is the free Dog Park Safety Talk on, at 6 pm (Q&A at 7 pm) at the Washoe County Regional Animal Services Education Room, 2825-A Longley Lane, Reno. Presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, the talk will cover reading dog body language, preventing, and breaking up dog fights, and providing healthy social time for dogs beyond the park. Hosted by Options Veterinary Care a program of Humane Network, this event is free. If you can't attend, a second talk will be held on September 10, 2024, and will be recorded for online viewing.
Please RSVP at https://www.optionsveterinarycare.org/event-details/dog-park-safety-presentation

06/26/2024

YUMMY!!! Mona (German shepherd) LOVED her frozen yogurt treat today!!! Call us to get one for your pup! Just so customers can rest easy, we only buy yogurt with NO added sugar, natural or otherwise, and we will only buy fruit in season to mix in with these yogurt pops. You can also book a frozen yogurt for your pup by booking under "Other Services" in our portal. We will then schedule it for when your pup is next with us!

06/26/2024

Check out our latest offering for our pack members!!! Here is Mona (German shepherd) enjoying our homemade frozen yogurt with berries! Call us if you would like your pup to have one when they're here with us!! You can also order this “add-on” from the customer portal when you book your pup’s day camp!

06/26/2024

In this hot weather, please pay special attention to your pup, especially if it's a brachycephalic breed, such as a boxer, pug, or bulldog. Watch for signs like: excessive panting, discolored gums, drooling, lethargy, vomiting or diarrhea. In extreme circumstances, a dog may collapse from overheating, or have a seizure. If you suspect your dog is overheating, take him/her to the shade, and offer cool water to drink. Do not use ice water as rapid cooling could pose a danger. You can also use a fan, or a cooling mat. If your pup is still excessively hot after these steps, you may wrap an ice pack in a towel and place it against the dog's neck, groin or armpits in 5-minute rotations. Let's keep all our dogs safe this summer!

06/26/2024

These cuties were at day camp today!! Clockwise from left: Scout (lab), Elliott (goldendoodle), Ajax the Great (short-haired pointer mix) playing fetch, and finally, Riggs (Aussie) and Hank (boxer mix) chilling in the shade!

06/26/2024

Here comes Riley (pomski)!!!!

06/25/2024

Turn on sound for this! 🤣😂🤣 Evidently Penny (pug) didn't get enough rest last night! The printer has lulled her into a stupor! But she did start the printer, so she's still hired! 🥰🥰🥰

06/25/2024

Another day has been added for this seminar!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, a proactive response to the recent shooting incident at the dog park this Spring. Presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, these sessions aim to equip attendees with essential knowledge for ensuring the safety and well-being of both dogs and owners within communal park spaces.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
June 27
September 10

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6:00 PM

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: WCRAS Education Room

Each presentation will last for one hour, followed by a Q&A session. Kelley Bollen, a seasoned expert, will guide attendees through essential topics including:

- Understanding dog body language
- Proactive measures to prevent conflicts
- Safe protocols for intervening in dog fights
- Strategies for providing healthy social interactions for your dog beyond the dog park environment

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and ensure the safety and well-being of your canine companions. 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴.

𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘: https://www.optionsveterinarycare.org/event-details/dog-park-safety-presentation

06/25/2024

Just a couple more of our adorable pack members! On top is Mikhelina (wirehaired pointing griffin) snoozing in the kiddy pool, and on the bottom are two Tiny Towners Toby (westie) and Hamilton (cavalier king charles spaniel) cuddling with each other. 😍😍😍

06/25/2024

Our pack members were off to a great start today! Check out these beautiful pups! Clockwise from top left: Kodiak (pitbull/husky mix), Benjamin (golden retriever), Scout (lab), Belle (pit mix), and Emma (boxer).

06/25/2024

Can anyone help?

Barret - Urgent!!

This is a photo of Barret when he was staying at our facility and part of our Rehoming program.

Unfortunately, after this visit, his owner left the country, and he was taken to another shelter. We've been working to get him back in our care but haven't had any success yet. Barret isn't going to make it and is now out of time. We are in need of a foster.

CRCCS will provide food, supplies, even a 5' x 9' kennel, or whatever it takes to help keep him safe until we can make space in our facility or find him a loving home.

Barrett is 3 years old and 123 lbs. He is very people-friendly. The challenge? He cannot go to a home with other animals.

We would love our boy back. We want him safe.

If there is anyone out there that can help us save Barret, please inquire at [email protected].

During his foster time, we can provide a lot of support services at no charge. We just want him safe. Thank you for considering.

06/25/2024

Maybe play reggae for your pups on July 4? :-) We will be doing that for our boarders and day campers!

However, “The response to different genres was mixed, highlighting the possibility that like humans, our canine friends have their own individual music preferences.”

06/23/2024

We had an overwhelming response to our posts on RWC members who have crossed the rainbow bridge. As a result, we have decided to devote Sunday as a day to honor and mourn our sweet pack members who have recently passed. We truly hope that it does not become a regular feature.

This past week, we mourned the passing of Bacon (border collie/lab mix) and Molly (border collie mix).

Mr. Bacon, aka “Meat Head” passed away last Sunday. Bacon was always so loving and believed that personal space was overrated. He loved to paw paint with anything that would make a mess, much to his parents' chagrin. He was a happy-go-lucky boy who lives on in the hearts that he touched in his nine beautiful years.

We were informed last week that Miss Molly passed away in May. She had been an RWC pack member for about 6 years and everyone only has good things to say about her. She had the energy of a puppy her whole life and would rather swim than walk whenever given the choice. This sweetheart is greatly missed! She lived a brilliant 15 years and has created beautiful memories with all who knew her.

06/23/2024

Now that fruits are in season, here is a guide to what's safe to feed your pups! Note that this is not a comprehensive list, however.

If you're wondering what fruits are safe to feed your pup, PetMD is here to help. Just make sure to peel the skin and remove the pits, seeds, and rinds! 🍌 🍉

06/22/2024

This weekend, get free microchipping and get your dog licensed too, at the SPCA of Northern Nevada’s thrift shop!!!! Event goes from 11 am to 3.30 pm today and tomorrow!!

The SPCA of Northern Nevada and Animal Services are teaming up to promote pet identification before July 4th, the busiest day of the year for lost pets.

Join us on June 22nd and June 23rd from 11 AM to 3:30 PM at the SPCA of NN Thrift Store (75 E Moana Lane, Reno) for:
🐾 Free pet microchips
🐾 Free personalized engraved pet ID tags
🐾 Dog licensing (Altered $8 | Unaltered: $20)

Bring your pet and ensure they have ID to help them get home! Don't miss out on this opportunity to protect your furry friends. 🐶🐱

Note: Due to pre-existing appointments, you may be asked to wait briefly before being seen

06/22/2024

It’s near that time of the year again!!! Please plan for how to keep your pups safe this 4th!!!

Just under 2 weeks until the 4th. Please be prepared.

06/21/2024

We want to let all pet pawrents know that Nevada Humane Society will hold a free microchipping event on June 29 at both its campuses in Reno and in Carson City!!! The event will be held from 11 am to 1 pm. If your pet isn't already chipped, please take advantage of this opportunity by registering at https://nevadahumanesociety.org/events/free-microchipping-event/?blm_aid=2071564

With July 4 just around the corner, when many pets can often run away out of fear, please help ensure your pet's safety by having it microchipped soon!

Sign up for the Reno campus HERE

06/21/2024

Our owner was popular with our Tiny Towners today! Here is Mr Pi (chihuahua mix) all cozy and snuggly on her lap! 🥰😍🥰

06/21/2024

So we hired a new front desk representative - Penny, the pug. On the left is her at the beginning of her shift, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. On the right at the top is her at the end of the shift. On the right bottom is her in the middle of her shift. Keeper, right? :-)

06/21/2024

More pups having fun! On the left is Lewis (Aussie) enjoying the treadmill; on the right, Kingsley (bernedoodle) stole a blanket and made to be a ghost, LOL!!!🤣😂🤣

06/21/2024

Our day campers are always having fun!!! Watch Sailor (cattle dog) leap almost over her friend Joe Bear's (lab) head!!! On the right, Thor (Siberian husky) is well-known at our facility for not just walking himself, but now for walking his handler Brenna!!! 🤣😂🤣

06/21/2024

Check out Joe Bear's (lab) fetch prowess!!

06/19/2024

Markley (lab) multi-tasking on the treadmill!!!

06/19/2024

Say Happy Birthday to Enzo (lab) and Elliott (golden doodle)! Enzo turns four on Thursday, while Elliott turned eight today!!! So happy to have these pups in our pack!!!