Kitten Season – The Next Wave

KITTEN SEASON – THE NEXT WAVE Cats can be prolific….cats that gave birth back in April and May can already be pregnant AGAIN.  Do you know someone whose cat might be in this fix?  Please send them to our website if they need help paying for spay surgery for their...

What to do about Ferrel Cats

What to do about Ferrel Cats SPSN is sometimes contacted about feral (“community” cats) who need help.  We do not provide services for these cats because there is another great local organization who does: Bastrop C.A.T.S Anonymous TNR Society.  They help people...

Is My Dog Stressed?

Is My Dog Stressed? A lot of animals end up in shelters due to behavior issues.  Behavior problems can start when the animal is stressed and doesn’t know how to make the stress stop.  There are several signs our dogs exhibit to reveal they are stressed.  If you find...

Reading a Dog’s Body Language

Reading a Dog's Body Language Staying safe with dogs is easier when you can read their body language.  Check out these tips from Purina. In the most fundamental way, dogs are great communicators. We understand that a beeline for the front door means he’s happy...
Fostering Pets

Fostering Pets

Fostering Pets Fostering – it sounds like a big commitment to foster a shelter animal, and it can be.  But sometimes, the shelter only needs a foster home for a few days or a couple of weeks, until a dog or cat can be transported to another rescue or foster home. ...