Category: Tips

Though they are all-too-often overlooked for their younger peers, senior cats are an ideal choice for many adopters.   There are so many reasons to adopt an older cat, we’d need a whole book to share them all with you!  To make things easier for everyone, however, we’ve provided here just our top pros. Surprise-Free: […]

The 4th of July is an all-day party for many of us, so it’s easy to forget that it may not be a blast for your cat or dog.  Forget Halloween, it’s Independence Day that’s often one of the scariest days of the year for pets. Put yourself in their paws.  Strange people, sudden loud […]

Pros & Cons of Small and Medium to Large Dogs There are over 360 officially recognized dog breeds on Earth according to the World Canine Organization and a huge variety of heights and weights can be found among them. With the pint-sized Yorkshire Terrier, affectionately known as the Yorkie, weighing in at as little as […]

Thinking about adopting a dog but not sure you can afford it? Core Paws has your back. When you first imagine bringing a rescue dog into your home, your mind is filled with daydreams of canine kisses, long walks together on sunny summer days and Netflix nights cuddling with your furry best friend.  Then reality […]

What does winter mean for our pets? Winter comes with the festive holiday season and fun playtime in the snow but there are some extra precautions to take with colder temperatures. Read on to see how you can keep your furry companions safe! possible health risks and dangers HYPOTHERMIA: When the body can no longer […]

What holiday foods are safe for dogs? The fall and winter holidays are just around the corner, and with them often come great feasts! If your canine companion will be joining you in the festivities, they’ll certainly want to partake in your holiday meal as well. While it’s tempting to show your love and affection […]

In light of recent natural disasters such as Hurricanes Florence and Michael, our hearts at Core Paws go out to the communities and people affected. While heartbreaking and unfortunate, these devastating events also call to attention a serious matter that is very relevant to our many partners, supporters and pet parents: preparing for our animals’ […]

Thursday, May 3 is the 12th annual National Specially-Abled Pets Day, which celebrates disabled pets and educates the public about caring for them. As part of our everyday mission, Core Paws encourages you to consider opening your heart and home to an animal with special needs such as amputation, paralysis, blindness or deafness. While it’s […]

National Animal Poison Prevention Week is March 18-24 March is Poison Prevention Month, and the third week of March is dedicated to bringing knowledge and awareness to all pet owners about how we can keep our animals safe from poisonous hazards, especially in our homes. Every home contains substances that are toxic to our precious […]

The winter holiday season tends to be a flurry of activities and events, often spent with our loved ones. If you’re planning to include your four-legged family members in the festivities, here are some simple tips that can help avoid any trips to the animal emergency room. After all, those aren’t the kind of memories […]