Education and Resources

With a focus on prevention, this collection of pet care advice, stories and resources is aimed at improving the health and welfare of people and pets, decreasing the severity of future issues, and reducing the overall cost of pet ownership.

Resource Pages

A brown dog with white patches wears a medical cone with yellow paw patterns.

Pet Health

Need help finding affordable vet care? Here’s where to start!

Author: Michelle Waitzman
One of the biggest costs involved in having a pet is veterinary care. Seeing a vet is the best way to keep your pet healthy and to avoid even more expensive emergency care. If you need help finding affordable vet care, try these suggestions.

Pet Health

PAWS and Balance: Canine Healthy Weight Management

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Pet Health

Pet Halloween Ideas- Your Favorite Spooky Animal!

Looking for Halloween costumes for your furry friend? Find unique and simple ideas for dogs and cats, plus pet-safe tips for the big night!

Pet Health

Rabies; Real Risk or Quick Fix?

Author: Sofia Castro
Can the most infamous zoonotic disease affect you or your pet?
Image of Catherine the Great smiling in her bed.

Pet Health

Catherine the Great

Author: Esther Afolabi
Catherine the Great had a chipped tooth among other dental issues. After numerous vet visits, Alex decided to reach out to PAWS for help. Read how PAWS helped Catherine get her smile back.
Orange and white cat standing outdoors on dry grass, looking directly at the camera, possibly showing pet allergy symptoms around the eyes.

Pet Health

Pet Allergies 101: How Can You Help?

Is your pet constantly scratching, licking, or sneezing? In this post, we’ll cover the signs of pet allergies, common triggers, and simple ways you can help your pet feels better.
a puffy white dog side-lying down on the vet's table while a vet listening to its belly using a stethoscope.

Pet Health

Why Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Matters

Spaying and neutering is highly recommended for most pets. Learn more about when and why to give your animal companion this preventive care.
pet receiving IV for surgery, low cost spay or neuter

Resources for Pet Owners

How to Find Lower-Cost Spay or Neuter

Is the cost of spay or neuter of a pet worrying you? Review these great tips for pet parents to help with planning and affordability.

Choosing the Right Pet

1: How To Choose The Right Pet – Pets for People With Disabilities

Author: Esther Afolabi
Thinking about getting a pet as a person with disability? Here are a couple of things to consider and what pets to get!

Pet Behaviour and Training

Prepping Your Pet For Kennel Training

Author: Esther Afolabi
Kennel training doesn't have to be so hard. Click to learn more on how and why to prepare your pet for their kennel.