Humane Society of Atlantic County connects pets with loving homes
For more than five decades, the Humane Society of Atlantic County has brought people and pets together while providing care and refuge for animals in need. Through adoptions, veterinary services and community education, the organization supports the lifelong bond...
Keep pets safe from Halloween’s spooky hazards
Halloween is this Saturday and brings candy, costumes and trick-or-treaters to neighborhoods across South Jersey, but the festivities can pose unexpected dangers for dogs and cats. From tempting treats to decorations and frequent visitors at the front door, pet owners...
Meet the guard dogs of the AKC working group
Known as the “blue-collar” workers of the dog world, the working group was established by the American Kennel Club in 1983 and consists of 32 breeds that were bred for the purposes of protecting humans and their property, protecting livestock, performing water rescue,...
Meet the breed: The herding group
Once a part of the sporting group, herding breeds received their own group designation from the American Kennel Club in 1983. Consisting of 33 different breeds, the dogs of the herding group vary in size. However, they all share the same common theme of being...
Find your Fido during Adopt-A-Dog Month this October
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is anxious to help you find your Fido during Adopt-A-Dog Month and experience the rewards of responsible pet ownership. Throughout the month of October, the shelter is reducing adoption fees of all dogs in its care from $110 to $55...
