Pet Care Tips

Named after the indigenous peoples (Samoyedes) of North-Western Siberia, the Samoyed is a nomadic pup that was bred for hunting, herding, sledding, and guarding. These strong and intelligent dogs helped their families to herd Reindeer across the vast and unforgiving landscape, hauling sleds of belongings and supplies. The Samoyede people were peaceful nomads, and this...

September has rolled back around and before we know it the leaves are falling and the children are going back to school. After a long summer of fun, some of our dogs are also now without their human playmates, whether they are going back to school, off to college, or simply back to work. Many...

Have you ever been so excited that you thought you might ‘piddle’? Probably not, but I bet your dog has! While most adult dogs learn to hold their bladders well, not all have mastered this skill. Dogs who have issues with ‘piddling’ may do so when they’re excited when they are feeling submissive or both....

One of the larger breeds of cats, Maine Coon is widely thought to be the oldest cat breed native to America. With their unmistakable lion’s mane, bushy tail, and fluffy ear tips they are easily recognized. Legend says that Maine coons were the result of cats and raccoons breeding, however, we know this to be...

The day your furkiddo entered your life is a day you will never forget. You might forget the exact date but you will never forget all the different emotions you felt that day – joy, fear, love, excitement, tears, and smiles! In some cases, pet parents don’t know their pet’s actual birthday and the Gotcha Day...

Have you ever loved a dog to bits even though you haven’t got the faintest idea what breed it might be? They have unique floppy or pointy ears that you just can’t describe to anyone, intelligent eyes, a sweet temperament, and such a pretty and unique coat. Available in all sizes, shapes, and patterns! With a...

If you’re anything like me, when you see a ‘stray’ pet on the streets, all you want to do is help and take it back home with you. As a kid, I remember asking my mom if I could keep any animal that even just walked across our lawn. In most cases, these pets were...

Stress and trauma can manifest in many ways. With rescue pets, it’s hard to always know their history. They can’t tell us everything they have been through. Maybe they suffered abuse or neglect from an owner, or maybe they got separated from their families during stressful events such as a hurricane or a wildfire, or a...

Friendly. Sweet. Fearless. Stubborn. Lovable. Happy go lucky. Adventurous. Snuggly. Do these words remind you of your furry friend?  All of these words could be used to describe NHV’s very own Rat Terrier, Chaya. Don’t let the small size and sweet golden eyes fool you.  Rat Terriers are lively, active dogs that are often described...

In the journey of your life together with your partner is a third little someone. Your furbaby! From your vacation plans to your grocery list, everything you two do revolves around your kid with paws. Let’s make vacations, work trips, and time away from home stress-free for the entire family. If you are the main caregiver to your...