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2020 has left us with no shortage of surprises, so it’s a good idea to start thinking about being prepared in case you had to evacuate...

Studies have shown that puppies respond positively to "baby talk." Like we needed research to know that! Researchers from the University...

Guest Blog by : Melissa Kauffman COVID-19 has been tough on all of us – four-legged friends included! Don’t despair if you’re not able to...

Like many dog owners, you know chocolate can be dangerous to your dogs. But you may not know that if Rover sticks his nose in your...

Dog mom and cat moms alike are starting to become plant moms too! While we are at home more, we are caring for more than our fur babies....

Guest Blog by : Melissa Kauffman Regardless of the temperature outside, it’s never ok to leave a dog inside a car. Why? Deaths happen...

Every year on August 1st, we celebrate DOGust! It is a dog loving holiday. If you have ever adopted a dog and you weren't 100% certain...

Guest Blog by : Melissa Kauffman Contrary to popular belief, rabbits and cats and even dogs can make great pet companions. Although these...

Ah Cat People. If you've ever been called a Cat Lady or Cat Guy, take the title with pride! If you need confirmation for all the reasons...

Are you a Dog Person? Even if you already know you are, we have a comprehensive list to confirm the truth! 10) YOU REFER TO YOURSELF AS A...

Lost a Pet? We know how stressful and upsetting it is when a beloved pet goes missing. That’s why HSNT is here to help! When your beloved...

Hundreds of kittens are born every day during kitten season. Our shelters in North Texas are full of kittens and young cats during this...

It can be tempting to share table scraps, snacks or an occasional people food treat with your pet. However both cats and dogs have...

Ah, Summer. Plans for the season may include road trips to the lake, sun bathing, playtime outdoors with your dogs, camping, barbecuing,...

Summer may be coming but heartworm season is year round in North Texas and our state ranks among the top 10 states where heartworm...

Our pets are no doubt rejoicing in Shelter in Place with all of us at home to provide belly rubs. This has been an unprecedented time...

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month and we want you to be aware of some tools to keep on hand should your pet become injured...

Just like human children, puppies have stages of development. However, their stages and sizes change very rapidly! Puppy behavior and...

Adopting a pet is a big (and exciting!) step. There are a lot of things to consider, from choosing the right pet for your lifestyle to...

Can My Pet Contract the Coronavirus? NO! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the disease is spread to humans...