Pets

By Kirsten Stokes Before gifting a pet during the holidays, officials with the St. Joseph Animal Shelter wants gift-givers to ensure the recipient is ready for a new furry friend. Aubrey Silvey, Senior Animal Care Specialist said most adoptions she sees over the holidays are for kittens and puppies. If the pet is returned, it’s

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) A new year brings fresh opportunities for a lifestyle reboot, and as you set health goals for 2025, remember that your pet can embark on the journey to healthier living right along beside you. Whether you’re aiming to eat better, exercise more or find peace of mind, one of the

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When you pick up a bag of pet food from the store or click “add to cart” online, you deserve peace of mind knowing that the product you are buying is a safe and high-quality food. At Purina, this commitment to safety and quality is at the heart of everything

By Leah Rainwater After seeing major intakes within the last year, the St. Joseph Animal Shelter is encouraging community members to spay or neuter pets. “It’s not just here in St. Joe, it’s nationwide that shelters are continually overcrowded,” said Senior Animal Care Specialist, Aubrey Silvey. “The rescues are full, the fosters are full. There’s

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – During National Diabetes Month, Elanco is raising awareness about an often-overlooked disease — feline diabetes. With approximately 600,000 cats in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes in their lifetime, and cases on the rise, Bexacat™ (bexagliflozin tablets), an innovative treatment, is changing the landscape of feline diabetes care.[1],[2] Feline diabetes occurs

By Jenna Wilson Levi has returned home to St. Joseph after being rescued by a local resident and returned to the owners, just in time for the holidays. Six months ago, on what was supposed to be a special day, Levi jumped out of the back of his owner’s truck when they were traveling for

By Charles Christian With the temperatures dropping, pet owners need to be vigilant when it comes to the safety of their four-legged friends. Stormy Lawson, a tech at Savannah Veterinary Clinic, said outdoor pets can have an especially difficult adjustment in the winter. “Outdoor pets who suddenly find themselves in enclosed spaces can be exposed

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) While family and friends share gifts and hearty meals during the holidays, pets are there to share snuggles and comfort. This year, make sure you protect the joy of the season by keeping pets safe as you likely introduce new foods, decor and other potential hazards in the home. Share

By Kendra Simpson It takes a village is a phrase often associated with the care of a child, but in a recent situation in St. Joseph, it applies to one lucky dog. Rue’s story is not an uncommon one. In early June, the pit bull mix was brought into the shelter with a male dog

By by: Nicole Scott The Instamatics, a local music group, has planned a 60s dance party event for Saturday, Nov. 23, with benefits going to the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.  The concert is being held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 49, 2004 N. Belt Highway, and there is a $10 cover charge. Doors

By NewsPress Now Meet Buttercup! Buttercup is a beautiful soft gray cat who is ready for her forever home. Meet Bart! Meet Bart, the 50-pound bundle of joy packed into a lovable, low-riding body. Bart is an American Staffordshire mix with a heart as big as his signature smile. When he gets excited, be prepared

By Cameron Montemayor Plans are moving forward on a long-awaited new animal shelter as work nears the finish line on the final designs for the facility. St. Joseph city officials said the hope is to have the $5 million project bid out for construction later this month or in December at the latest. City and

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) Bring on the list-making, gift-giving, party-going time of year. The holiday season would also feel incomplete without delicious dishes to keep everyone feeling merry and bright. By everyone, that includes canine companions, too. Consider this list of pup- and pet-parent-approved festive foods, as well as those to avoid, from the

By Kyle Schmidt With dogs coming in as quickly as others are adopted, staff at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter is asking residents for help to combat the overflow. Aubrey Silvey, an animal care specialist at the shelter, said making sure an adopter is ready for the commitment of adding a pet to the household.

By NewsPress Now Meet Jafar! We are so proud of Jafar! Of his litter, he has always been the bravest boy. Jafar accepted petting pretty much right away, and for a kitten not used to people, that’s saying a lot. Now he accepts being held for brief periods, too. He’s going to be a good-looking

By Leah Rainwater Owning one furry friend can be expensive, so imagine the cost of caring for more than 100 of them at the same time. The St. Joseph Animal Shelter has 52 dog kennels, eight observation kennels and can house about 48 cats. Depending on an animal’s need for care, expenses can add up.