Why is it important to microchip pets?
A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip itself is very small; small enough to be implanted just under the skin, between the shoulder blades at the back of an animal’s...
View ArticleTesting is key for preventing heartworm disease
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. The disease It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the...
View ArticleBarktoberfest, A Purrr-Fect Community Event to Sponsor
Barktoberfest Event Sponsors Needed in Support of Animal Care & Protection Our 3rd Annual Barktoberfest planning is in full effect! We are gearing up for an incredible event focused on benefiting...
View ArticleWelcome to National Pet Immunization Awareness Month
The month of August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month, and the perfect time of year to evaluate your pets annual vaccination regimen to ensure their ongoing protection. Vaccinating your pets...
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Celebrate National Dog Day the Healthy Way!
As a loving dog owner, every day may feel like National Dog Day, which is a dedicated day reserved for celebrating your furry loved one, while also promoting dog adoptions, but August 26th is the real...
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Barktoberfest 2023
Our Third Annual Barktoberfest, Saturday, October 21, 2023 Barktoberfest 2023 was the purr-fect event for the whole family! This Oktoberfest inspired event is always a free family-friendly affair that...
View ArticleWhy Your Holiday Gift Donations Make All the Difference to Local Pets
It’s that time of year again – time give to give in support of HCAL’s end-of-year holiday fundraising campaign. If you’re unfamiliar with our ongoing efforts to raise money for the benefit of area...
View ArticleSanta Paws in Action: How You Can Help Barn & Porch Cats in Need
At one point or another, almost everyone can recall seeing or hearing about local barn or porch cats. These animals know how to make an outdoor environment their own, often compensating home or farm...
View ArticleSanta Paws in Action: How You Can Help Pet Owners in Need
Imagine dreaming of being a pet owner, but never being able to realize that dream simply because you can’t afford to give it basic veterinary care. The tough reality is that many people throughout...
View ArticleSanta Paws in Action: How You Can Help Rescues in Need
You have to salute our local pet rescue organizations who work so tirelessly to take in abandoned, lost, and abused pets. If you think it’s a hard job, you’re right – especially when funding is low and...
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