Saying goodbye to your beloved pet can be one of the most challenging times a pet lover will experience. People who do not own a pet do not understand the bond pet owners have with their best four-legged friends. Many people will grieve and mou

When It's Time to Say Goodbye - Part Two

Sep 18th, 2022 4m 52s

After your beloved pet has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, there are still many decisions that need to be made. If the pet is to be cremated, many people would like to have the ashes. You can contact local crematoriums directly, and Halifax Hu

Is Your Best Friend Microchipped?

Sep 18th, 2022 3m 54s

When a hurricane rolls into town, it reminds us of many things we should have done but put off for one reason or another, like photographing or creating a video of personal property for insurance purposes or finally meeting with an estate attor

Feral Cats and What to Do About Them

Apr 29th, 2022 4m

We receive calls daily from residents of every city in Volusia County, asking if we will come to pick up the feral cats in their neighborhood. Halifax Humane Society does not nor are we authorized to pick up feral cats. The proper course of act

The Cost of Care for a Shelter Animal

Apr 29th, 2022 2m 45s

One of our supporters recently emailed me to ask what the cost of care was for a dog coming into the shelter. I thought if they were interested in what the cost of care was, maybe my readers might be interested as well, so here you go.These are

I Wish I Could Help Them All

Apr 29th, 2022 4m 33s

Every day for about the last two weeks, I have seen a momma duck and her ducklings walking in the subdivision where I live. Seeing the ducks reminded me of when I lived in South Dakota. (yes, I lived in South Dakota before relocating ba

Steps to Take If Your Pet Goes Missing

Apr 29th, 2022 4m 20s

This time of year (July), due to fireworks and thunderstorms, many dogs and cats runoff to escape the noise that frightens them. A large percentage of pets develop anxiety when dealing with loud noises and storms.Here is a step-by-step course o

A Bumpy Journey to Happiness

Apr 29th, 2022 5m 20s

In 2018, a small and very neglected Staffordshire Terrier was brought to Halifax Humane Society by animal control. Malnourished and scared to death, the dog was bleeding from numerous bite marks all over his body. The smaller, more submissive d

The Heart of a Child

Apr 29th, 2022 2m 41s

I recently had the opportunity to talk to small groups of children ages 6-8, who attended the Halifax Humane Society (HHS) Summer Camp. I found their level of love and kindness for the animals fascinating, to the point, whereas a few of the cam

Why Do People Have Pets?

Apr 29th, 2022 3m 11s

Column One – Why Do People Have Pets?I have always had a pet ever since I was 10-years old, and I see no signs of changing my position anytime soon. I don't think I could be happy without a dog or two (or three) in my life. I do recognize that

Time, Patience, and Love

Apr 29th, 2022 4m 7s

Bringing home, your new pet is a very exciting time for you and your pet most of the time, but many pets suffer from anxiety when brought into a new environment. Not much different than humans who start a new job or attend their first day of co

Senior Dogs and Cats

Apr 29th, 2022 2m 50s

Being a senior dog or cat is pretty much like being a senior man or woman. They move a bit slower, sleep a bit more, ache a lot more, and sometimes forget why they walked into the kitchen, but like senior humans, they still desire love, attenti

Even Goldfish Need a Home

Apr 29th, 2022 5m 37s

Many seniors do not have a pet dog or cat because they don’t want to deal with the maintenance that comes along with a furry pet. Walks, picking up poop, litter boxes, 25 lb. bags of food, etc. However, one pet you can have is very easy to care

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