Nature and Animals

Community Delivers Almost $300,000 For Shelter Animals At Paws And Claws Gala

Misty’s Pals teams – Fred Theye and Kobe, Lauren Aloia and Molly, Bobbie Moran and Keylee, Lexi McIntyre and Bailey (photo by Doreen Poreba) The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast raised more than $290,000 at its annual Paws and Claws Gala, its highest grossing event and most attended since COVID-19. Presented by the Catsman […]

Kool Cats & Diggin’ Dogs Set The Stage For Humane Society’s Premier Gala

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s premier fundraiser—the Paws and Claws Gala—is the largest one of its kind on the Treasure Coast. Presented by the Catsman Foundation, this year’s event, themed “Kool Cats & Diggin’ Dogs,” will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 S.E. […]

Dog Lovers To Unite At 22nd Annual Mutt March

Dog owners walking at Memorial Park at the Humane Society’s Mutt March. More than 400 pet lovers and their dogs are expected to participate in the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s 22nd annual Mutt March on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family and friends—both furry and not—will be coming for […]

Pet Matters

The Pet Cottage Post Home For The Holidays: Our Circle Of Protection       Remember the heartbreak you felt when you lost a pet? The house got so quiet … and the quiet was so loud. No paws on the floor. No wagging tail waiting by the door. No heartbeat following you from room to room. […]

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Holiday Hazards Pet safety is especially important during the holiday season. We must remember our four-legged and winged family members. Holiday festivities present situations which can be hazardous to your pet, so a little precaution is necessary for making this season a happy time for everyone. You may be surprised by what your pets can […]

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Do Dogs And Cats Really Need Their Teeth Professionally Cleaned? The Answer Is Absolutely Yes!     Animals develop tartar and plaque on their teeth just like we do. This tartar and plaque is formed by food particles and bacteria. The bacteria spreads to the gums and causes inflammation which is called gingivitis. As the bacteria […]

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Pet Safety For The Holiday Season       Pet safety is especially important during the holiday season. We must remember our four-legged and winged family members. Holiday festivities present situations which can be hazardous to your pet, so a little precaution is necessary for making this season a happy time for everyone. You may be surprised […]

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85 percent of pets have periodontal disease by 3 years of age. It is the leading health problem found in our pets and can pose serious short- and long-term health concerns, beyond just bad breath, oral pain, and a generalized decreased quality of life.       In a normal mouth, the teeth are clean, pearly white […]