September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month: Here’s How You Can Help Your Pup Thrive

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, and there’s no better time to make sure your dog is healthy, safe and living their best life.
At the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center, we see firsthand how a few simple steps from pet owners can dramatically improve the lives of dogs and protect our community in the process. Below are some easy, meaningful ways you can practice responsible dog ownership this month...
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National Check the Chip Day – Why It Matters More Than You Think

August 15 is National Check the Chip Day, and while it might not be a widely celebrated holiday, it's one that could save your pet’s life.
At the Animal Resource Center, we see firsthand how powerful a microchip can be. It’s a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted just beneath your pet’s skin. That tiny chip could be the key to reuniting lost pets with...
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Protect Your Pets this Fourth of July

Between fireworks, backyard barbecues and soaring summer temperatures, a little planning goes a long way in protecting our pets. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure your furry family members stay safe and stress-free this Fourth of July.

  Create a Safe Space: Fireworks are synonymous with July 4th—but loud bangs and bright lights can terrify dogs and cats. Designate a quiet, secure room outfitted with your pet’s favorite...
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Animal Care Crewleader
Ensures the health and safety of dogs in Animal Resource Center’s care through extensive use of problem solving, prevention, and disease mitigation strategies to keep pets and people safe. Advanced level in animal care requiring knowledge of custodial care applicable to animals in order to...
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HOWLiday Safety Tips

The holidays are a time for gathering with family and friends, including our pets. Keep things merry + bright and check out our tips below to enjoy a healthy and happy holiday.
   
Give Pets an Escape from the Holiday Hubbub
If you're having family and friends over for the holidays, give pets somewhere quiet to retreat or consider keeping...
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$10 Microchips at ARC

Summer means warm weather, longer days, and more people and their pets enjoying the outdoors... which also means the potential for more pets to become lost. To help protect your furry friends, we're offering $10 microchips through Friday, Sept. 22. Microchips are an optional and permanent form of identification. The procedure is simple and consists of injecting a radio-frequency identification implant under the loose skin between a dog's shoulder blades;...
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Summer Safety for Pets

Summer is just around the corner, and temperatures are already soaring! Check out the tips below to help your pets beat the heat while still enjoying the summer sun.

  Heat Advisories - If it's too hot for people, it's too hot for pets. Heat advisories apply to our animal friends as well - make sure they have access to plenty of water and shade if they're outside for any period...
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Winter Weather Tips for Pets

Oh the weather outside is frightful...

With the temperatures dropping and the wind chill making it even colder, it’s not just people that need to be concerned about the effects of winter weather. Pet owners need to protect their furry friends from the cold as well and provide them with a little extra care in the coming months.
 
Keep Them Cozy
The best place for your pet to be...
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