When you’re thinking about back-to-school season, you think about the students returning to school and shopping for supplies and uniforms, often forgetting the furry friends that will now have to say goodbye to their companions for hours, days, or even months for college students. Pets have routines, just like people do. Their routines are based on those of the people who take care of them. If your household has students, the home routines are always disrupted during school breaks or new...

There are many reasons to consider fostering pets at HSNT or your local animal shelter. By fostering, you are saving lives. You save the life of the pet you foster and the life of the new rescue that can now stay at HSNT because you helped us clear kennel space. Some people believe fostering is the perfect scenario: all the pet love, while remaining free from long-term commitments. Others are not as convinced that it is something they want to do, and we understand that. However, sometimes...

If you’re looking for ways to support your local Dallas/Fort Worth area animal shelter, the answer might be in your own home. Whether you’re a crafty person who loves making DIY items or looking for ways to involve little ones in community service, homemade pet toys are an easy, low-effort donation you can contribute to HSNT or your local animal shelter. Toys, homemade or store-bought, are a great tool for stimulating shelter pets. Not only do homemade toys provide enrichment and fun, but...