Children & Dogs: Creating Safe, Positive Relationships at Home Dogs and children can form incredible bonds, but those relationships don’t happen automatically. Dogs and kids communicate very differently, and without guidance, misunderstandings can occur. The key to success is supervision, education, and respect—for both the child and the dog. Why This Matters Experts consistently emphasize … Read more
Marking & Accidents in the Home: A Guide for New Adopters Dogs and cats are naturally territorial animals. That means they use scent to communicate—claiming spaces, signaling safety, and responding to changes in their environment. Sometimes, that communication shows up as urine marking inside your home. If your new pet is peeing indoors, it doesn’t … Read more
Healing Hearts: The Surprising Health Benefits of Rescuing Animals Rescuing animals, whether adopting from shelters or rehabilitating strays, isn’t just an act of kindness—it also offers significant health benefits to those who open their hearts and homes to animals in need. Here’s a look at how this compassionate choice positively impacts your physical, mental, and … Read more
The heartwarming benefits of rescuing cats Adopting a cat is a meaningful act of kindness, but rescuing a cat from a shelter or off the streets takes this compassion to a whole new level. Rescued cats often come with their own unique stories and challenges, but the rewards of giving them a second chance at … Read more
Found Dog or Cat You found a dog or cat so now what do you do? We’d like to help make the experience rewarding, not frustrating. Bulverde Area Humane Society applauds what you are doing for this lost animal. 1. Check for microchip. Take the animal to an area veterinarian for a microchip scan: Bulverde … Read more
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