Pike Pet Pals

Pike Pet Pals Pike Pet Pals, Inc. is an approved 501 (c) (3) charitable organization registered in the state of Ohio. It is managed by the Pike County Commissioners.
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We are an independent entity, not affiliated with any other association or organization such as the Humane Society or the ASPCA. The Pike County Dog Pound is located at 2575 Alma Omega Road in Waverly, Ohio.

COURTESY POST: MISSING DOG ON MT ZION ROAD IN ROSS COUNTY, OHIO
04/02/2025

COURTESY POST: MISSING DOG ON MT ZION ROAD IN ROSS COUNTY, OHIO

Owner has been located, but now the dog is on the move! Please report of younsee the dog! Located in Ross County, Ohio
04/02/2025

Owner has been located, but now the dog is on the move! Please report of younsee the dog! Located in Ross County, Ohio

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04/02/2025

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Understanding Littermate Syndrome in Puppies

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter might seem like a great idea—they’ll have built-in companionship, right? However, many dog owners are unaware of the challenges that come with Littermate Syndrome, a behavioral condition that can develop when sibling puppies are raised together.

What is Littermate Syndrome?

Littermate Syndrome is a set of behavioral issues that arise when two puppies from the same litter (or even unrelated puppies of the same age) are raised together. These issues often stem from excessive bonding between the puppies, making it difficult for them to develop independence and proper social skills.

Signs of Littermate Syndrome:

Severe Separation Anxiety: Puppies become highly distressed when separated, making training and socialization more difficult.

Fearfulness: They may become overly reliant on each other, leading to increased anxiety in new situations or around unfamiliar dogs and people.

Difficulty in Training: Since they focus more on each other than their human, training sessions can become ineffective.

Inter-Puppy Aggression: As they grow, fights between littermates can become more intense, sometimes escalating into serious conflicts.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome

If you’re raising two puppies together, consider these steps to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs:

Separate Training Sessions: Train each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you rather than each other.

Encourage Independence: Allow them to spend time apart daily so they learn to be comfortable alone.

Socialization: Expose each puppy to different people, dogs, and environments separately.

Individual Bonding: Spend one-on-one time with each puppy to strengthen your personal relationship with them.

Should You Get Two Puppies?

While raising two puppies is possible, it requires significant effort and commitment. If you’re considering adopting littermates, be prepared to implement structured training and socialization strategies to prevent Littermate Syndrome.

By understanding and addressing Littermate Syndrome early, you can help your puppies grow into happy, confident, and independent dogs!

Found dog on Lapperrell Road in Western Pike County, Ohio
04/02/2025

Found dog on Lapperrell Road in Western Pike County, Ohio

We are getting reports of scammers trying to collect fees for our vendor sale this Saturday. This is not us! Please bloc...
04/02/2025

We are getting reports of scammers trying to collect fees for our vendor sale this Saturday. This is not us! Please block anyone who is asking for money! If you want to sign up, you need to message us directly!

04/02/2025
We found a deal on buying bulk leashes on the Max and Neo website. Due to monetary donations, we were able to buy 75 lea...
04/01/2025

We found a deal on buying bulk leashes on the Max and Neo website. Due to monetary donations, we were able to buy 75 leashes! Thanks so much!

04/01/2025

We are in need of donations for our Chinese Auction on April 5th. If you can donate, please PM us!

04/01/2025

We are looking for food vendors for our April 5th yard sale in Piketon, Ohio! Please PM us if you are interested.

04/01/2025

We will be having a vendor sale during our annual yard sale on April 5th from 8am to 2pm. This is an outside event, space is 12x12 with access to electric. You must provide your own tables and extension cords. Set up will be April 5th at 7am. Each spot is $25 and is nonrefundable. If you are interested, please PM use to reserve your spot.

04/01/2025

We have been blessed with a handmade quilt from one of our Facebook fans. She has spent alot of time and money in making this beautiful 66x84 quilt. We will have it for raffle at our April 5th yard sale. If you can not attend but want to purchase a chance, please contact us. Chances are $5 per ticket. Our PayPal is [email protected]. We can not wait to feature this at the sale!

Found dog on Camp Creek Road in Southern Pike county, Ohio
03/31/2025

Found dog on Camp Creek Road in Southern Pike county, Ohio

Returned to owner
03/31/2025

Returned to owner

Chillicothe Animal Clinic is hiring!!!https://www.facebook.com/share/15pwtqjpGj/
03/31/2025

Chillicothe Animal Clinic is hiring!!!

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Hey there! We are looking to expand our team and hire another full-time, registered veterinary technician! We are a very busy, privately-owned practice located on the outskirts of Chillicothe, Ohio! We are a small animal exclusive, 3 doctor practice, and our team takes pride in offering a high-quality wellness, preventative, and general surgical care to each and every patient we treat.

Our team is seeking a technician who is friendly, reliable, and hard-working to add to our team! We are looking for someone who can help us on our mission to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients and clients!

Qualifications include:
o Excellent personal, written, and oral communication skills
o Proficiency with computers and/or experience learning new software
o Strong understanding of medical terminology and basic animal anatomy
o Must be able to think critically and interact effectively with clients and veterinary practices over the telephone and through electronic correspondence
o Ability adapt to frequent changes in protocols and/or procedures
o Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced business environment
o Ability to maintain detailed records of cases and communications in a timely manner
o Ability to manage large numbers of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
o Exceptional customer service and a professional phone voice
o Excellent active listening skills and the ability to quickly develop a rapport with customers over the phone
o Ability to de-escalate and maintain a professional demeanor during difficult or escalated interactions
o Displays care and concern for the safety and well-being of self, animals and others
o Display emotional intelligence, empathy and resilience

**Graduation from accredited school of veterinary technology (2 or 4 year program) required.

If you are interested in applying for a position with our amazing team, please sent your updated resume to [email protected]!

Someone pointed out to me that the stitching is all done in paws and bones!!! :O Soooooo much work went into this quilt!...
03/31/2025

Someone pointed out to me that the stitching is all done in paws and bones!!! :O Soooooo much work went into this quilt! We will have tickets for sale this Saturday at the yard sale or on line on PayPal [email protected]

We have been blessed with a handmade quilt from one of our Facebook fans. She has spent alot of time and money in making this beautiful 66x84 quilt. We will have it for raffle at our April 5th yard sale. If you can not attend but want to purchase a chance, please contact us. Chances are $5 per ticket. Our PayPal is [email protected]. We can not wait to feature this at the sale!

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Waverly, OH
45690

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+17409475996

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Found dogs on Coal Dock Road in Beaver, Ohio

Last week, we posted a small, fearful chihuahua who was not happy with us at the pound. Several attempts had been made to make friends, but he charged and attacked people when they tried to handle him. It was clear he had limited options. If we posted him like the other dogs, we would have been flooded with people thinking they would be the one to tame him. This was not going to be the case. With his actions, he was a danger and liability to the public. We were not willing to take the chance and have someone hurt. I posted an unusual post describing his behavior. Know this might cause some problems with people who do not understand fear aggression, I rolled the dice and took a chance hoping to get the attention of the right person. That post is a result of what you see today…… Enter, Don from Lost Pet Recovery ......... I had enough of the drama on Saturday and took a ride. When I received a text message and looked to see who it was from, I laughed so hard when I saw the sender. Don is a vet and founder of the nonprofit organization, Lost Pet Recovery. They specialize in tracking and trapping fearful and lost dogs all over the state. He was instrumental in working with Warden Compton to trap the last five dogs in the cruelty case a few years ago. He asked what was going on with the dog we posted. After talking back and forth, he agreed to come to get him. He drove from Cincinnati, to Pike, to Columbus to pick him up. His work with fearful dogs through his practice and nonprofit work was exactly what was needed. Within hours, the chihuahua had fallen asleep in his arms and was finally at rest. After he works with him, he will ne neutered, receive a nail trim and go to a foster home with other small dogs. This is the work that dedicated, hard working rescue people deal with on a daily basis. It is easy to judge from the comfort of a cell phone and tell people what to do. Most pound dogs come in and learn after a few days that they are safe. A small percentage

Are you looking for an energetic girl who loves to play? Look no more! She loves her toys and is very people friendly! Contact us to set up an appointment to meet her!

Momma Mia...what a great dog! She is so friendly and LOVES to play! Make an appointment to meet her!

Momma Mia...what a great dog! She is so friendly and LOVES to play! Make an appointment to meet her!

Ethel Jean may be older, but that doesn't slow her down! She loves to play! Contact us to set up an appointment to meet her!

Yeti has bloomed into a different dog while at the pound. He was so scared and shy but now he is very playful. He would make a good guardian dog for a farm! Set up an appointment to meet him!

Yeti has bloomed into a different dog while at the pound. He was so scared and shy but now he is very playful. He would make a good guardian dog for a farm! Set up an appointment to meet him!

Found dog in Tile Mill Road in Beaver, Ohio

Salsa is a young dog who is looking for a new home! She us spayed and knows several tricks! Make an appointment to meet her!

Salsa is spayed, vaccinated and ready to move in with a new family! She knows several tricks and is very trainable. Contact us to set up and appointment to adopt her!

Looking for a good girl? Make an appointment to meet Pretty Girl! She is spayed, vaccinated, and looking for a new home!

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The Pike County Dog Pound is located at 2575 Alma Omega Road in Waverly, Ohio. It is managed by the Pike County Sheriff's Office. Dog Warden Delbert Tilley and Warden Dave Beekman. Our organization provides vaccines, vet care and supplies for the dogs at the pound.