by Heidi Clayton | Apr 9, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
All of my puppies have now left for their new homes, with the exception of Bento Box, who will be staying here at Four on the Floor. I will begin “training” him, even though he is only 10 weeks old. I am using the word training loosely. While he will be learning...
by shorelocalnews | Apr 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
by Heidi Clayton | Apr 2, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
Time has flown by, and just like that, two of my puppies have moved on to their new homes. Before sending them off, I prepare a list of what their families will need and how they spend their days here to help their new families adjust to life with a puppy. I also...
by Heidi Clayton | Mar 26, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
My puppies are 8 weeks old and have turned into land sharks. Puppy biting is one of the most common complaints I hear about raising a puppy. Most of the time, we humans give biting a lot of attention, because, quite frankly, it hurts. Yelling and saying no to the...
by Heidi Clayton | Mar 19, 2026 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
My puppies have turned 7 weeks old. In about two weeks or so, they will be leaving me and beginning their new lives with their families. I have been doubling down on trying to teach them to settle while crated alone, and I am so thrilled the weather has improved so we...
