What Volunteering Means to Me
By Kristyn Miller, Volunteer Program Manager According to the Meriam Webster dictionary, a volunteer is “a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service.” For the…
Read MoreBuns and Blooms
By Jade Perry, Behavior Specialist Got a green thumb? As springtime approaches and the weather warms up, you may want to start thinking about what to plant in your garden…
Read MoreAggression in Rabbits: What it Means and How to Help
By Jade Perry, Behavior Specialist Aggression in rabbits may be alarming to pet owners as we tend to think of rabbits as timid, sweet creatures. They are also prey animals…
Read MoreWhat Do Rabbits Eat
A first-time rabbit adopter may have questions concerning how best to care for your new family member. One of those questions may be what diet to feed a rabbit. First…
Read MoreHow to Become a Humane Society Police Officer
By Krista Koontz, Humane Investigations Coordinator As Humane Society Police Officers (HSPOs), we are often asked what it takes to be sworn in as an officer. The regulations to become…
Read MoreHow to Transition Your Pet to a New Diet
By Liz Moser, Community Resource Coordinator While it is usually recommended that you maintain a consistent feeding regimen for your pets, you may find yourself needing to switch to a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Rabbit Body Language
By Karen MacDonald, Animal Friends Volunteer Rabbits have a complex way of communicating, despite the fact that they have few vocalizations. By observing and understanding rabbits’ body language, we can…
Read MoreBunRuns: A Slice of Rabbit Utopia
By Naomi Weissman, Adoption Counselor Nearly every day, our rabbit residents spend quality time outside of their kennels at BunRuns – an activity that takes place in one of our…
Read MoreMay I Please Pet Your Dog?
By Ann Ensminger, Senior Director of Impact and Programs Do you love dogs? I do! I have loved dogs since I was a little girl. When I am out for…
Read MoreThe Power of Body Language
By Veronica Rigatti, VSA-CDT, Canine Behavior Specialist At one time or another, we have all wished that our animals could speak to us. But our pets do use another form…
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