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Pandemic Pets- the good and bad about getting a pet right now.
We were quoted for an article, which just came out on Crosscut.com asking what the effects of the pandemic were in regard to pet adoption...
What to Expect When Adopting (a pet): Part 1
So you want to adopt a pet? That’s great! There are many animals in need- even ones literally, dying for a home. But there’s a few things...
The number one mistake dog owners make when training
While there are many ways owners can go wrong when it comes to training dogs, there's one overarching key action that trickles down to...
Which rockers support animal welfare efforts?
Frankly, so many of our favs do! Check out this article from Livewire that covers these animal loving rock stars- and FEATURES MZ! "Back...
Dining with dogs: What to consider before you find yourself in the doghouse!
It is great that in many restaurants you can bring your dog to dine with you- but there are certainly some guidelines you should follow...
Are you covered if your dog behaves badly?
This great article from Bankrate.com helps illustrate the need for homeowners and renters to have an additional policy to cover liability...
Q13 covers MZ's 2020 struggle for funding
Thanks so much for Q13 for covering the struggles of Motley Zoo and our animals this year. In nearly 12 years, we'd never said no to an...
How can you stay warm and dry while exercising your pup this winter?
There are many ways to keep your dog busy this winter, but it isn't just about tiring out their body! Really, when you tire their minds,...
Puppy Scams- Don't Fall for Them!
Puppy scams are on the rise- including in Washington State- because people are desperate to find dogs. And for the first time, the...
What to feed squirrels in your backyard
You know I am a huge fan of dogs and cats, having dedicated my life to them- but what you may not know is how much I love squirrels (and...
What are cat nail caps & are they safe?
Wide-eyed kitty photo courtesy of Wix.com Our Executive Director, jme, recently spoke with Porch.com to provide expertise insight into...
Top 3 myths about fostering animals- and why they are so wrong
Can you imagine how many times I have heard, "Oh I can't foster because _______"? Thousands- perhaps 10 times as many as the number of...
Why do dogs pant- and could it mean there's something wrong?
Dogs pant for a few reasons, but besides being hot, usually due to exertion, excitement or stress. Of course dogs will pant when they get...
Motley Zoo's Post COVID Training Highlighted as National Example
Motley Zoo's training videos made for the post COVID return to work are highlighted in The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement's...
The Best Dog Breeds for Kids
This is an excerpt from the Pet Life Today feature, by Cynthia L. Olson, published August 24, 2020. “The best way to find a dog that’s...
One positive side effect of the coronavirus pandemic? A surge-and now a shortage- of adoptable pets
This is an excerpt from the Seattle Time's article first published on August, 18, 2020. By Annie Aguiar-Special to The Seattle Times "A...
The Top 3 Mistakes Dog Parents Make when it Comes to Socialization- and 4 Ways to Fix that!
This blog post comes from our ED, jme's guest post on www.zoocrewpointofview.com, illustrating the life and times of two little pups,...
Many People Have Stepped Up to Foster and Adopt During Lockdown. What Next?
As featured on Healthy Paw's blog. Local organizations speak up about the effects of covid19 on the animal welfare industry as a whole-...
Animal (Hospitals) in a Human Pandemic
Check out this in depth article about what is happening to animals all over the world during covid19 shut downs and travel bans- which...
Costs to Consider When Adopting a Pet
This is an excerpt from Yahoo Finance's piece by Geoff Williams published on April 27, 2020 regarding the costs of adopting and caring...
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