Beware of Easter lilies. These toxic plants can be fatal if ingested by our furry friends. Keep candy bunnies in check—chocolate goodies are toxic to cats, dogs and ferrets. And any treats containing xylitol an artificial sweetener used in many candies, chewing gum and baked goods—may be toxic too! Decorations can be dangerous, especially Easter…
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Happily, housetraining your new dog or puppy can take patience and time, but it is usually not complicated! We have lots of experience from housetraining many foster dogs and puppies, and helping new adopters to easily and kindly train their new canine family member to take care of ‘business’ in the appropriate potty spot. We…
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Deciding what size of dog is best for you can be a complex decision. But a little investigation and thought can go a long way in helping you make the right choice! We’re here today to help you with some questions to ask yourself, and to dispel the most common myth about what size of…
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Joe Joes Place is always looking for good foster homes. Fostering is not as difficult or heart wrenching as you may think! The end result is fantastic and you will play a major part in finding a furever home for a dog that would otherwise been euthanized. All you need to do is care for…
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When a dog fight suddenly and surprisingly breaks out, it can be an incredibly frightening experience for humans and dogs alike. The sounds made, the teeth bared, the sheer speed by which dog fights usually happen – it’s all very unsettling. Although we don’t like to think about it, it’s important to remember that dog…
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Brushing your dog’s teeth should not be a chore for you or your dog. Instead, it should be an enjoyable time for both of you. If you take things slowly at the beginning and give lots of praise, you and your dog will start looking forward to your brushing sessions. Where to begin Number…
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Dogs will be dogs, and most dogs will bark, whine and howl at times – it’s only natural. Dogs vocalize to communicate with humans and to express themselves. Sometimes we want our dogs to bark in order to warn us about potential danger or protect us from harm. However, excessive dog barking can be considered…
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1) Dog got too big: This one sounds ridiculous, but we hear it all the time! People adopt a cute German Shepherd puppy that weighs around 15-20 pounds, then seem surprised that this large-breed dog grows to be 60 to 100 pounds or more! Solution: If you don’t want a large and active dog, please…
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We have added a photo gallery to our website. You will find all our previous fosters listed here. We encourage all of our past adopters to join our gallery and post updated pictures of there loved ones.
Today we got a letter from a recently departed friend. She wanted to share her story with everyone. Hi, My name is Rylee. I am a 4-5 week old German Shepherd puppy. I am writing this now from Heaven as I have already crossed the Rainbow Bridge. After I was born it is believed that…
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