Category: Lifetime Care

As temperatures rise, keeping our dogs safe and comfortable becomes a top priority. Unlike humans, dogs don’t sweat through their skin—they rely primarily on panting and a small number of sweat glands in their paw pads to regulate their body temperature. This makes them much more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses …

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on a challenging subject while celebrating the remarkable strides being made in veterinary medicine. For those of us who share our lives with dogs, this month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of awareness, early detection, and …

Photo: Sara Kelli In Greek mythology, Briseis (pronounced Bri-Say-Is) was a princess captured during the Trojan War who subsequently faced a life of profound uncertainty. This name proved to be a fitting one for a beautiful German Shepherd whose own fate took a sudden, unpredictable turn when her owner passed …

Remus came to SDF in 2018 as a one-year-old pup. He was smart, funny, and highly trainable—but because he was fearful of new people and wary of other dogs, he wasn't a good fit for search training. Our team began exploring other avenues that would better suit his temperament, including …

When Wilson first arrived at Solano County Animal Care as a stray, his future was uncertain. He had the kind of energy and excitability that can be overwhelming to potential adopters, and after months of sitting in the shelter waiting to be chosen, it was starting to seem like no …

Kiinii came to us from the Lassen County Animal Shelter, which took him in after a good Samaritan found him wandering nearby. At the shelter, staff saw that Kiinii loved playing with any and all toys—a key characteristic SDF seeks in potential recruits. Noting this toy obsession, the shelter reached …

Walnut was generously donated to SDF by Kaiser K9, Inc., and arrived on campus full of excitement and ready to get to work! His trainers were immediately enamored with this adorable, charming Lab, and he earned the affectionate nickname "Woo-Nut" because he couldn't help but woo all his trainers with …

Upon arrival at SDF's campus, potential candidates for our program undergo routine medical screening, which allows us to check each dog for possible health issues. In most cases, the medical tests reveal a healthy pup. In Cooper's case, however, we were shocked when we saw his X-rays—this tough boy had …

Raven was purchased by a family in Salt Lake City who hoped she would a make a good support dog for their child, but Raven’s rambunctious personality soon made it clear this was not her ideal role. Unable to handle her energy, the family placed an ad for Raven’s adoption. …