Happy on a Leash

19/08/2024

10/08/2024

Yeah, we spoil them every day, but today is an excuse (reason?) to REALLY spoil them!

10/08/2024

Do you ever leave music on for your dogs? Streaming services use algorithms to help curate playlists for each person’s individual taste and help introduce us to new music, but can it make something our dog will love? Spotify launched a Pet Playlist feature four years ago after sharing a statistic that 71% of pet parents play music for their pets. But what kind of music is right for your pet?

Classical music has been shown to decrease barking. If you're looking for a great piece of music to start with, The Four Seasons by Vivaldi was found to have a very positive response in kenneled dogs, according to a Scottish SPCA study.

Some pet parents aren't the biggest fans of classical music, and that's okay! Reggae, soft rock, and spa-like music have also been found to help reduce stress and anxiety in dogs. On the other hand, genres like hard rock, grunge, heavy metal, pop, and rap usually have the opposite effect. These genres' faster tempos are known to cause agitation, hostility, and restlessness in pups.

Ideally, you should avoid playing songs for your pooch that feature loud percussion and deep bass. These noises sound very similar to thunderstorms, fireworks, sirens, and other sounds that dogs tend to dislike.

Frequencies also impact how much animals enjoy music. Dogs’ ears are built differently than human ears. They hear twice as much as humans. Long, sustained sounds are calming for dogs. If you want to try leaving playlists on for your dog, watch how they respond when you try different options. They may have preferences that you can see when observing their behaviors.

Let us know if you leave music on for your pets!

10/08/2024

The Wake County Animal Center is facing a heartbreaking situation – we are critically full and, if space on the adoption floor isn’t freed up by adoptions, reclaims by owners, fosters or transfers to rescue partners, we will be forced to create space by euthanasia. Staff have put together a list of at-risk animals, which has only been done one other time in recent years. Most of these beloved animals have been in our care for over 90 days (with some closer to 175 days). While the Center is completely full in both the public and staff-only areas, leaving no room for new animals, please understand this difficult decision is a last resort. In an urgent effort to save lives and preserve our eight-year record of not euthanizing a healthy, adoptable animal for space, we are participating in month-long the Clear the Shelters event. During this event, all adoption fees will be waived in hopes of finding loving homes for the wonderful animals in our care. This adoption promotion will take place from Friday, August 9th through Sunday, September 8th.
More: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-animal-center-faces-euthanasia-crisis

Photo by Elizabeth Sechrist Photography

09/08/2024

Good day for a cat nap

12/07/2024

I know we need the rain, but Toby wasn't happy when we got caught in the downpour!

05/07/2024

Booth! (Named after the character in the tv show, Bones)

05/07/2024

Sweets (named after the character in the tv show, Bones) enjoyed his new toys

30/06/2024

Keep the spark in your 4th of July celebrations, but keep them away from pets! The fireworks are beautiful, but pets are often scared by loud noises. Use these great tips from us and ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center to ensure your pets are comfortable throughout the day! Send this to other pet owners to help keep their pets safe. This infographic is presented by our lovely friends at BuzzRx.

30/06/2024

Let the good times flow! 🐾💦 Keep your pup safe and smiling with sprinkler fun all summer long.

30/06/2024

🥦🐾 Happy Eat Your Vegetables Day! 🐾🥕 Did you know that most veggies are safe and even beneficial for our furry friends, while others can be harmful?

Here are some tips:
Unsafe Vegetables for Dogs: Onions
Garlic
Avocado (the flesh of avocado is technically safe, but the skin and pit are very dangerous!)

Popular Vegetables for Dogs:
Carrots
Green beans
Sweet potatoes
Pumpkin
Broccoli

Remember, everything, including veggies, should be given in moderation!

30/06/2024

Toby relaxing on Friday night

11/06/2024

RECALL ALERT - TDBBS, LLC. is voluntarily recalling Best Bully Stick and Barkworthies branded Green Tripe Bully Sticks due to foreign material (metal) contamination.
▪ Best Bully Stick branded product packaged in 2 lbs (UPC:816807016027)
▪ Best Bully Stick branded product packaged in 5 lbs plastic bags (UPC: 816807016010)
▪ Barworthies branded product packaged in 7oz plastic bags (UPC:816807015686)

For more information, including affected lot numbers, visit: https://bit.ly/4b4uHLP

07/06/2024

THIS IS A COURTESY POST. The current foster family is helping the rescue group find another foster or a fur-ever home for Summo. He was given to the rescue group because the person for whom he was bought did not have time/interest in dealing with him. I have spoken with the current foster dad and he was very complimentary of Summo--said that Summo will choose belly & head rubs over food!

Summo is an 11-month-old 78-pound Australian Shepherd Mix. He is crate-trained and house-trained. He is very playful and will need lots of time to be active as he is young. Summo does great on a leash and is very loving. He loves to play with dogs his size but still needs some training due to his size. Summo loves getting pets and is a huge love bug. With consistency and time, Summo would be the perfect large dog addition to any family.

If you are interested in adopting Summo, please apply online at www.crisisdogsnc.org.

24/04/2024

Upcoming Local Vaccine and Microchip Clinics in Raleigh

The importance of keeping our pets up to date on their vaccines cannot be overstated. Puppy and kitten vaccines protect an immature immune system and yearly boosters carry that protection throughout adulthood for our pets. Getting your pets microchipped and keeping the owner information current can help ensure your pets can be returned home quickly and safely if they are ever lost.

Cary Animal Services wants to let citizens know of a few opportunities to get low cost vaccines and microchips sponsored by our neighbors at Raleigh Animal Control. Please take advantage of these services to keep your pets health, happy, and HOME!

22/04/2024

LuLu, our blanket-loving, seat-stealing, hot dog-eating sweet girl has gone to the Rainbow Bridge. LuLu and her sisters Biscuit and Dinky were the inspiration for Happy on a Leash.

22/04/2024

Warmer weather = the return of those tiny troublemakers.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49DwO90

16/04/2024

🐾 April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! ❤️🐶 Did you know that heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition in pets? But here's the good news: it's completely preventable! Protect your furry family members by ensuring they're up-to-date on their heartworm prevention medication. Regular check-ups and preventative measures are key to keeping your pets healthy and happy. Spread the word this month and make sure your pets are protected against heartworm disease! Together, we can keep our pets safe and their hearts healthy. 💪🐕

16/04/2024

🐾 Be prepared! Basic first aid skills can be lifesaving for your furry friends. Learn simple techniques to handle common pet emergencies and keep your beloved companions safe. 🚑

14/04/2024

14/04/2024

Spring has sprung! Some plants and flowers are poisonous to our pets.

14/04/2024

How can we all work together to help prevent dog bites? Experts from the National Dog Bite Prevention Week collaborated to develop these important tips and information - including the top 10 states reporting dog bites and how to prevent dog bites - in our infographic.

Remember - we can all work together to . Learn more by visiting our National Dog Bite Prevention Week page: https://bit.ly/3a3EzWJ

11/04/2024

We were recently made aware of a scam targeting pet owners with missing pets.

The scammer seeks out distraught pet owners who post on social media about their missing pets, finds their phone numbers and calls them after normal business hours pretending to be an employee of the Wake County Animal Center. The scammer has also manipulated the caller ID, so the phone number the fake employee is calling from shows up as the Wake County Animal Center on the targets’ phones.

The fake employee then tells the owner that the Center has their pet, but the pet needs emergency surgery. The scammer requests money sent via electronic payment systems to perform it.

The Wake County Animal Center will not ask you for payment after hours. We will never request money via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, etc. We will not send a code to owners to confirm they are real people. We do not expect pet owners to pay us for emergency services (we do not provide emergency services).

The Center does call the owners of pets who are brought to the Center and have a microchip with contact information. However, these calls only take place during regular business hours, and staff will not ask for electronic payment of any kind.

Please do not fall victim to this scam!

Read the full press release here - https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-warns-community-about-scam-targeting-owners-lost-pets