Two Paws Up

11/04/2024

Anybody in Santa Cruz area looking for a sweet big boy?? This post is from POMDR - they are a magnificently supportive rescue.

Harley's family has been searching for a home for him to land for almost a year without any luck. He has passed behavioral evaluation with POMDR but the family was willing to keep him and trying to place him themselves. Sadly, they've run out of time and with an impending move to non-pet friendly housing, Harley is in real need of finding a home to land in as soon as possible.

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Harley Boy, 6 yrs old, Lab/Pittie Mix, 75 pounds

Don't let his serious face fool you! Harley is a total goofball and loves meeting new friends of all shapes and sizes. Raised with 2 children and 3 cats, he hasn't been around kitties for the past 3 years but he was always very gentle with them when he lived with them previously. His family tells us that he sleeps on a dog bed in the living room and has no separation anxiety. Harley loves being around his family, and being part of the action too, he would be a lap dog if he could fit! He is very calm and not pushy about getting love, though he always is ready and willing to accept pets and snuggles!

If Harley's soulful eyes and gentle giant demeanor are calling to you, please don't hesitate to reach out! We're hoping to find handsome Harley a foster committed to seeing him through adoption.

And feel free to share Harley's story and need for a home with your friends, family and neighbors. He is posted to our courtesy page for potential adopters to reach out to here.

09/04/2024

So it turns out having a new puppy in the house brought up some big feelings for Layla. In retrospect, she had already handled a lot of new experiences in our recent roadtrip. At 12.5 it’s my priority to help her feel comfortable and safe. She is the queen of this house.
Maro puppy has gone back to Kelly for a bit to continue his socialization and training while Layla and I work on her foundation of trust / resiliency and I add in a few new skills that will enable a smooth transition in the future.

07/04/2024

Hey Cat People!

This is Moon. His eclipse energy requests an immediate share to all of your senior-cat loving friends. 🌑

Behold a very special cat in all the ways. He holds wisdom in his eyes, affection in his heart, fight in his spirit, and "get over here and hold me" in his soul. Moon loves to be with you and can think of nothing better than to be tucked into an ample bosom and fall fast asleep. That might be a weird thing to say, but it's Moon's truth -- and we are here to share it.

You might notice that he's a bit on the slight side -- and that's because he's had a real tough go, suffering from untreated Hyperthyroidism for years. When this condition goes un-checked, cats can dwindle down to skin and bones, and that's how Moon came in. Fortunately, it IS a treatable condition and he is now on a medication (that is inexpensive and easy to give) and his thyroid finally lives in the normal range.

He's eating his way back up to an appropriate weight and feeling better then he has in a long time. All this 12-year-old kitty boy needs is a special person to bring him home and treat him like the sweet angel baby that he is.

If that's you, please give us a call or fill out an Adopter's Profile online. He's also here at the shelter, so stop by during Browsing Hours Wed-Sun 11-5!

07/04/2024

Anybody looking for a husky boy?

07/04/2024

Stacy Braslau-Schneck - Truth!!

Hey Californians, foxtail season is coming sooner than you think! All that wonderful rain and green growing plants will soon be "California gold" and some of those grasses produce foxtails which can be nasty for your dog. Time to w**d, whack, and mow!

You can read more about these pernicious plants at https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/blog/the-worst-sound-a-dog-owner-can-hear/

06/04/2024

We brought big sis to the vet, and I came too to see what it smells like. Then I saw another dog get out of a car and go in!!

He is doing very well, showing interest and curiosity but not shaking, ears up, sniffing away!

03/04/2024

It’s puppy pick up day and I am experiencing a moil of emotions. The strongest one I can identify is a fierce resolve to help this little guy be the best he can be and to live his best life. ❤️ This is Day One of approximately 4015 and I want to make each one count!

And I want to be sure that I allow Layla and myself to have the time we need together by ourselves.

I may need help to remember to keep the joy along with my intentions to serve as the best Kahu I can be.

13/03/2024

Great infographic!

https://www.facebook.com/seespotlearn/posts/809631541172873

09/03/2024

BIG NEWS!!

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has a limited number of Planned Pethood spay/neuter appointments available for healthy pet cats through the month of March!

If you and your cat live in Santa Cruz County, CA, your cat can be sterilized, chipped, vaccinated and have a mani-pedi for just $150!

Cats must be healthy, handle-able, between 3 months and 8 years of age.

Get more info and sign up for an appointment through the link https://bit.ly/SCCASFixingFelines and we’ll reach out with further information and instructions.

Owners will review and sign a surgery waiver form when you drop your cat off at our shelter in the morning and pay the fee at pick up in the late afternoon. Additional donations will be very much welcomed, to help cover the ACTUAL costs of the services!

Let’s fix some kitties!!

09/03/2024

Animal Control Officers in Hollister, CA have seized 13 dogs and over 200 cats from a property as part of a larger rescue effort. The animals are receiving care and placement assistance from several agencies including Red Dog Ranch Animal Rescue, Cat Crew California, Joybound, and more.
I wanted to spread the word while I think about how I can help. Maybe a fundraiser?

08/03/2024

Trish has made her dream come true at Pibble Hill! She is helping all kinds of animals in her area (including humans). In my book, her work is definitely a worthwhile cause. If you can send some money for Asher’s vet tab it will be put to good use, if you just want to watch her help animals have better lives watch for her posts.
If you want to help spread the word, please help by sharing her posts!

04/03/2024

Yaah, OK, I know there are a lot of big feelings around breeding pet quality puppies, or honestly, any puppies. That precious early time is such an important time that we can’t get back, even down the road when we’re cursing… 🤭
And there *should* be a lot of strong feelings - that early time is so important for the new pups future’s…
But couldn’t we all be better and stronger together combining what we know?
I think we could.