OK this will be the last Mutt Mood lifter. It's about smells, oops, perhaps I should say scents. You know how nice it is to go into a bakery, the smell, oops, aroma of fresh baked goods, yum. Well, dogs have very keen senses of smell, much better than humans, so doesn't it make sense to treat your pet to certain scents? Vanilla extract is a good one. A few drops on your pet's favorite chew toy and he will be exstatic. Dogs also like the aromas of anise and don't forget fox urine. Well maybe forgetting that last one would be wise, especially indoors. Happy sniffing, folks. Gotta run, bye, Fluffy

Mutt Mood Lifters

Hi, I'm back. Sorry about the delay, but you know how it goes. So many thing to sniff. There's just not enough hours in the day and you thought dogs couldn't tell time. OK, now, back to mood lifters for pets. Music, yes, music. Play the kind of music YOU listen to when you're at home. Your dog is listening too! If you could make a recording of your voice, maybe telling him to get off the sofa or just regular household noises, it would make him feel more comfortable when you are not around. That may even soothe him, worth the try, right? Let me know how this goes, see ya Fluffy

Mutt Mood Lifters

Here's more on "Perking Up Your Pooch". Another big reason for doggy depression? Boredom. No, I'm not going to tell you to do a song and dance routine, but if you're going out and leaving your pet home alone, give him something to do to help him pass the time. One of my favorites is a Kong stuffed with yummy peanut butter. There are also treat balls---plastic balls with holes that allow kibble to escape throughout the day. This can keep your pooch busy for quite a while. Gotta run!! Bye, Fluffy

Mutt Mood Lifters

Dogs get depressed, too. Here's a "pupper upper" Watch Comedy Central together! Dogs are social animals. They notice if their owners are glum and they reflect that behavior. If you want your dog to be more optimistic, start by smiling yourself, or at least talking to your dog in an upbeat voice. More later on perking up your pooch. Keep smiling, bye, Fluffy

Happy New Year!!!

Cuddle with your new best friend. What better way is there to start a new year than to cuddle with your pet? No pet? Douglas Animal Shelter has just the one you're looking for. Holidays are stressful, a pet can be an incredible source of comfort and warmth. Unconditional love, the more you give, the more you get back. Your blood pressure will drop, your endorphins will increase and mood lifting serotonin will be released in your brain. And your pet will not complain about your bad breath. Happy New Year all!!! Fluffy

Fluffy Speaks

Hi. thank you to all the shelter staff and volunteers for a really great lunchtime feast to celebrate Christmas! Of course I was not invited because I am a dog. However....my alter ego was there and really "chowed" down. I heard all about the food and I am still salivating, (that means drooling) but it was not meant to be, for me, Fluffy. So I will have to be content with my kibble and water. YUK!! Maybe in my next life I can return as a human and really eat well. Merry Christmas all, in case I don't get a chance before Friday. Bye, Fluffy

Fluffy Speaks

Hi everyone, thought you would like to see Danny, now Ridley, playing in the snow in his backyard at Tahoe. Lucky Ridley, he was adopted by a great couple back in early October. If only all the dogs and cats in the shelter could have homes like this where they are loved and cared for, life would be great! Gotta run, see ya, Fluffy.

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