Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with pets, but warmer temperatures can quickly become dangerous. Unlike people, dogs and cats don’t sweat efficiently to cool themselves. Instead, they rely primarily on panting, making them much more vulnerable to overheating and heatstroke. Below is the Daily Gazette Link to Tips and Guidelines to help Beat the Heat and Protect your Pets this Summer! Pet Safety in Summer: Preventing Heatstroke | Life & Arts | dailygazette.com

For many people, fireworks are a fun way to celebrate summer holidays. For our pets, however, the loud noises, bright flashes and unexpected sounds can be frightening and overwhelming. Every year animal shelters across the country see an increase in lost pets around holidays that involve fireworks. Even calm, well-adjusted animals can panic when startled and might try to escape through doors, windows or fences, or bolt from their leashes. Keep pets safe during fireworks season -- Animal Chronicles | Life & Arts | dailygazette.com

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, a time to celebrate the wonderful cats waiting in shelters for loving homes. While kittens often steal the spotlight with their tiny, biscuit-making paws and playful antics, cats of all ages have something special to offer — and they all deserve a chance to be seen. Animal Chronicles : Cats of all ages deserve the spotlight | Life & Arts | dailygazette.com

The countdown is on—Woofstock is Sunday! On June 7, Collins Park in Scotia will transform the Lions Pavillion into a celebration of pets, people, and community. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Animal Protective Foundation will host its fifth annual Woofstock Music Festival and 5K. Animal Chronicles – celebrate Woofstock | Life & Arts | dailygazette.com

As the weather warms and community events begin filling the calendar, many pet owners look forward to bringing their dogs along for the fun. From outdoor festivals and farmers markets’ to charity walks and dog-friendly celebrations such as the Animal Protective Foundation’s Woofstock, public events can be a wonderful way to spend time with your pet while enjoying the season together. However, not every dog is suited for busy social settings — and that’s OK. Is your pet ready for a public event? -- Animal Chronicles | Pets | dailygazette.com

As the weather warms and community events begin filling the calendar, many pet owners look forward to bringing their dogs along for the fun. From outdoor festivals and farmers markets’ to charity walks and dog-friendly celebrations such as the Animal Protective Foundation’s Woofstock, public events can be a wonderful way to spend time with your pet while enjoying the season together. However, not every dog is suited for busy social settings — and that’s OK. Is your pet ready for a public event? -- Animal Chronicles | Pets | dailygazette.com

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is celebrated every year on April 30 — a day that highlights the impact adoption has on both the animals and the people who welcome them home. This day is especially meaningful at the Animal Protective Foundation . It represents second chances made possible through compassion, patience and the simple step of saying “yes” to a pet in need. National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day 2026 | Pets | dailygazette.com

When we think about things that could harm our pets, most of us picture obvious dangers—cleaning chemicals, medications, or antifreeze. But many pet poisonings happen because of common household items that people never realize are dangerous. As spring arrives and families prepare for Easter celebrations, it’s a perfect time to refresh our awareness. Holiday traditions like chocolate treats, Easter egg hunts, and decorative plants can accidentally create risks for our four-legged family members. Animal Chronicles- March: Poison Prevention Month

When we think about things that could harm our pets, most of us picture obvious dangers—cleaning chemicals, medications, or antifreeze. But many pet poisonings happen because of common household items that people never realize are dangerous. As spring arrives and families prepare for Easter celebrations, it’s a perfect time to refresh our awareness. Holiday traditions like chocolate treats, Easter egg hunts, and decorative plants can accidentally create risks for our four-legged family members. Animal Chronicles- March: Poison Prevention Month