The Official Blog of Dakin Humane Society

Vet Vocab - Weird Words in Veterinary Science
What's a Trichobezoar? Has my pet ever had Ptyalism? Check out this list of strange veterinary terms that just make sense.

A Community at Work: Helping Pablo

Kitten Street Team Works to Create a Safe Community for Feral Cats
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Dakin Joins in Massive Life-Saving Animal Transport
Despite the large number of animals we were caring for at Dakin, when we heard of an emergency at a shelter in Texas, we knew we needed to help.
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What is Behavioral Euthanasia?

Dakin Cat Stars in Jackson Galaxy Training Series
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PET PANIC: Are Adopted Shelter Animals Being Returned?
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The Extra Mile - Lucy's Story

The Role of Social Injustice in Accessing Pet Resources
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Kitten Street Team - Trapping the Elusive Tori

Pet Grief is Different for Everyone

Are All Breeders Bad?
For years, animal lovers have received mixed messages about animal shelters and breeders, leading to confusion about what to do. The answer isn’t black and white.

10 Years - Looking Back on the 2011 Tornado

The Post-Pandemic World of Shelter Animals

Summer Pet Care - Flea & Tick Prevention

Did You Accidentally Steal a Cat?
