A Tail to Tell: SPCA Blog
A Tail to Tell: SPCA Blog
Learn more about the heartwarming stories we see every day at the Sacramento SPCA!
Summer Funnin’
Ideas for you and your pup to have a great summer!
Now that the rainstorms have ended, we bet you and your dog are ready for some summer fun! Lucky for you, we have some great ideas and events coming up over the next few months for dogs of all activity levels.
Guest Blog: How to Change a Dog’s Mind
Why punishment may have the opposite effect
Belinda Breen, B.S., KPA-CTP, Animal Behavior Specialist at the Sacramento SPCA
So you want to change your dog’s behavior? You do an internet
search.
Which article or video should you choose? Maybe you talk to a
neighbor, and they tell you what they did with their dog. Should
you follow suit?
Saying “Yes” to Animals like Otto
With major hair loss all over his body, scabs covering his skin, and eye issues, Otto was in bad shape. He had never seen a vet. He needed our help. And we said YES.
Meet the New Board President
and welcome two new board members
The Sacramento SPCA is pleased to
announce the appointment of Zack Morgan, DVM as board president
and the election of two new members to the Sacramento
SPCA Board of Directors. Zack is the owner of
the El Camino Pet Hospital in Sacramento, has served on the
Sacramento SPCA Board since April 2016 and will serve a two year
term as board president.
Kitten Season
How can you help these tiny mittens?
After weeks of rain, we are beginning to see the sunshine again. But as the temperatures start rising, it’s almost time to hear the pitter patter of little paws – Kitten Season is on the way! The Sacramento SPCA has already received the first unweaned kittens of the year and March has barely begun. How can you help?
Dog Parks
What's the Scoop?
Dog Parks: they are popping up everywhere, and some even have treats for the humans as well. (We’re just as excited for Mutts and Mugs as you are!) These outdoor puppy wonderlands can be a great place for dogs to get their willies out, as well as a social outlet for both the pups and their humans! However, there are some things to keep in mind before running off to the nearest park with your dog.
Doggy Dash
How to prepare for the biggest walk of the year!
Doggy Dash is right around the corner and now is the perfect time for you and your dog to prepare for the big day! Follow our training tips below to make sure this is the best Dash yet!
One on One
Intermew with Alta
Join us as we learn more about some of our favorite Sacramento SPCA residents. This morning, we spent a little time with Alta – a 7 year old orange tabby who has spent about two months at the shelter.
On the Road Again
How our Shelter Transfer Program Helps Animals in Need
Did you know the Sacramento SPCA has a robust transfer program? Since 2016, we have transferred over 1,000 animals from shelters in California. Our regular partners include the County of Sacramento on Bradshaw, Lodi Animal Services, Stockton Animal Services and the City of Sacramento shelter on Front Street (who we visit weekly).
A Voice for the Voiceless
Joining Forces for Pit Bull Advocacy
We have shared with you so many stories about our “longtimers” who spent many months at the Sacramento SPCA waiting for their new families. Dogs like Soley, Amy and Daphne, senior dogs with amazing personalities that needed a little extra time before finding the right match.
These dogs had something else in common — they were all Pit Bull mixes.
Kindness in Action
By Karen Goff, Content Marketing Coordinator
“Look into my eyes. Can you see my joy? My fear? Contentment? Hunger? Can you feel my pain and see my happiness? I know I speak in barks and purrs, meows and howls and grunts; but if you watch me carefully, you might begin to understand me. And maybe you’ll see, I’m not that much different than you.”
So Happy Together
How to Introduce Furry Friends the Right Way!
Most animal lovers have at least one cat or dog — or several of each! Whether you are a proud dog family looking for a cat, or a not-so-crazy cat person looking for your first dog, you want to make sure the first introduction is a good one.
The Howlidays Are Coming
How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Season
The weather is cooling, the days are getting shorter, which means only one thing…it’s almost time for the howlidays!
What’s Up, Doc?
Rabbits wind up in shelters more often than you think!
When you think of an animal shelter, what animal comes to mind? A dog wagging his tail? Maybe a cat curled up on her bed? What about a different animal with big ears, an adorable twitching nose and a distinctive hop? You know Roger, Bugs, Peter and Thumper…that’s right, RABBITS.
Just the Five of Us
SPCA Staff Co-Adopts Kitten with Terminal Illness
The Sacramento SPCA staff comes across animals every day, regardless of whether they work hands on in the kennels or in our administration departments. We “fall in love” almost as often. You’ll find staff members bringing leftovers to their favorite dog, an extra plush bed for their special cat, and even homegrown veggies for a rabbit or guinea pig.
Camp Kindness
Nurturing Compassion at an Early Age
Can you remember the exact moment you knew you loved animals? Maybe it was playing fetch with your family dog? Or cuddling up with your kitten to watch Saturday morning cartoons?
Volunteer Spotlight
"The Dude"
“Helping others is an amazing way to start the day.”
If you’ve been on campus early on a weekday morning, you may have
seen a guy with a cool beard wearing green clogs and a big smile
working his way down the line of kennels, giving potty breaks to
all the dogs on the Adoption Floor. A few of us lovingly
refer to him as The Dude and he has become known
for his dedication and great attitude.
Paw it Forward
Helping Shelter Animals in a New Way!
In the animal rescue world, we often hear the phrase “I wish I could take them ALL home!” And while that feeling is true, we know that it’s not feasible for most of us!
But if you’ve formed a special connection with an animal at the
Sacramento SPCA, how can you help him or her directly if you
can’t adopt?
Henry Wrinkler
One Dog's Story from Bald to Beautiful!
In late March, the Sacramento SPCA received several dogs with severe skin conditions – NINE of them, to be exact. Dubbed the ‘Nifty Nine,’ the pups were found to have serious cases of Demodectic Mange, also known as Demodex. This parasite lives in the hair follicles of dogs, and for most dogs with healthy immune systems, does not cause an issue.
Amy
Playing the Long Game
If you’re at all connected to the Sacramento SPCA, then you’ve heard of Amy. This stocky pup spent over five months at the shelter waiting to find her new family.