April is Heartworm Prevention Month and while the month is almost over, Heartworms and the damage they do to dogs and cats everywhere is a year-round concern! Heartworms are a serious threat to our pets that is often fatal. Heartworms when full grown can be a foot in length and they love to live in your pet’s heart, lungs and… Read more: Heartworm Prevention is a MUST!

We know most dogs, especially hounds, absolutely LOVE the outdoors, but as temperatures drop, it is important that all dogs, including full-time outdoor pups, have access to the adequate shelter, preferably indoors with their humans, AND adequate food and water. While it may seem that some dogs and cats are fully protected by their thick coats, all pets are susceptible… Read more: Your Pups & Cold Weather!

About a month ago, we took in beagle sisters Jackie & Scottie. At the time, many people said “I really hope they can stay together” which sounds amazing but will not be happening. Why? It’s not because we are cruel, it is because of this little thing called Littermate Syndrome. Littermate Syndrome happens when two or more pups from the… Read more: Littermate Syndrome

It is that time of year we dread in hound rescue, Hunting Hound Dumping Season. This happens every year from December-February, hounds used for hunting rabbit, deer and other critters from November-January that don’t meet hunter expectations or cannot keep up with their pack are discarded. Often hunters first attempt to sell these pups, but when that fails, they dump… Read more: Hound Dumping Season