Adopter Resources
Congratulations on your new family member! Adoption is just the beginning of your journey together. Explore the resources below for tips and guidance to help your pet settle in and thrive – and know we’re here whenever you need support.
Pre-Adoption: Get Prepared
Before bringing a new pet home, it’s important to understand their unique needs. Our pre-adoption blogs provide key information on housing, diet, socialization, and health care for each type of animal. Use these resources to learn what life will be like with your new companion and make sure you’re ready to provide a safe, happy, and loving home.
Post-Adoption: Support Your New Friend
Bringing a new pet home is just the beginning! Our post-adoption blogs offer practical tips and guidance on settling in, building routines, and supporting your pet’s health and happiness. Use these resources to help your new companion thrive and strengthen the bond you share.
How to Trim Your Dog’s Black Nails
Trimming a dog’s black nails can be intimidating for pet parents. You want to make sure you’re not going to cut the quick, which can be difficult to spot on dark nails.
In this video, our Registered Veterinarian Jocelyn Rutgers demonstrates the best way to trim black nails and tips to make it as easy and painless as possible!
Behaviour Training Tip Sheets
- How to teach loose leash walking
- How to teach crate training
- How to teach sit
- How to teach stay
- How to train your cat to love their carrier
- Understanding out-of-box elimination in cats
- Petting aggression in cats
- Play aggression in cats
- Resource guarding in dogs
- Separation anxiety in dogs
- Stranger danger in dogs
