February 2014 – the American Canine

Bye, Old Girl

Mabel, Old Dog Haven Final Refuge Foster (2000? – 2/21/2014) Rest easy, girl.

A “Game-Changer” for Population Control?

Almost no one argues that pet overpopulation is not a problem. It is. I volunteer in a local shelter and with several rescues and the plight of unwanted dogs is dire. Spay and neuter efforts have made some inroads toward curbing the issue, but many people who might otherwise be good dog owners have hesitations…

Snow day!

Here in the Pacific Northwest we don’t see a lot of snow, so when we do, it is fun for all! We spent the morning playing chase and find the ball and all sorts of other games taking advantage of a few inches of snow on the ground. Here’s your warning, there are lots of…

New Year Brings Changes

The new year has brought many changes to Hidden Creek Farm. Let’s get things started with a quick round up of the 4-legged residents. We welcomed not one, not two, but three new additions to the Farm. Mabel, an 8-year-old lab mix, came to us from a hording situation through Old Dog Haven.<<<Our Foster girl…