Category: Dogs & Cats

  • Are Dogs Colorblind? Sort Of

    Are Dogs Colorblind? Sort Of

    It is not true that dogs are completely colorblind. While dogs do not have the same color vision as humans, they are able to tell yellow from blue. Like a human with red-green colorblindness, they are unable to tell the difference between red and green. The reason for this limited range, in both the colorblind […]

  • Rutland County Humane Society Offers Free Programs

    Rutland County Humane Society Offers Free Programs

    The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) offers a “Spay The Mom” program that is simple and free. If you’re a Rutland County resident, and have a mom dog or cat with babies, you can bring the litter of kittens or puppies to us RCHS. In exchange, RCHS will schedule an appointment to “Spay The Mom,” […]

  • 9 House Training Tips for Puppies

    9 House Training Tips for Puppies

    Puppies are quick learners and they loved to be praised. The joy of having a new puppy in the home can quickly become annoying when you must start cleaning up their messes. It does not have to be that way. Here are 9 training tips for your puppy that will help make house training your […]

  • Pet Adoption Opportunity is Sam

    Pet Adoption Opportunity is Sam

    Same is a 6-month-old, Labrador mix that is black. Sam is very sweet but can be a little timid at first and needs that will give him lots of love and help build his confidence. Sam is just a puppy and will do puppy things, including being hyper at times, so he needs someone that […]

  • Understanding Why a Dog Bites

    Understanding Why a Dog Bites

    Often dogs lash out when reprimanded for doing something wrong. This is because the dog does not know what it is doing wrong. It only knows you are being aggressive. Remember a dog should not be punished for anything more than three seconds after the act occurred; it simply will not understand why you are […]

  • Pet Adoption Opportunity is Willy

    Pet Adoption Opportunity is Willy

    Willy is a 2-year-old, neutered male, Tree-Walker Coonhound Mix that is tricolor. He  was brought to RCHS on March 3 because his previous owner was unable to care for him. He is severely underweight but has begun gaining weight since being brought to RCHS, but still needs to add more weight. He is very sweet […]

  • How to Understand Your Cat’s Behavior

    How to Understand Your Cat’s Behavior

    There are many cat behaviors that puzzle humans but are just normal behavior for a cat. Here’s an explanation of many of the behaviors and what they mean. What Your Cat’s Eyes Reveal About Their Mood The pupils of a hungry cat’s eyes will dilate up to five times their normal size when he spies […]

  • A Pet Owner’s 10 Commandments from A Pet’s Point of View

    A Pet Owner’s 10 Commandments from A Pet’s Point of View

    If you are pet owner, you need to think about the proper way to treat your pet. This task might be easier if you take the time to think about it from your pet’s point of view. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give […]

  • Pet Adoption of the Week Opportunity is Frank

    Pet Adoption of the Week Opportunity is Frank

    Frank is a 4-year-old, neutered male. Labrador mix that is black. He is adorable and has a friendly disposition. Frank enjoys giving hugs and meeting new people. Frank would make a great companion for an active family who enjoys going for walks, playing fetch, and of course who likes getting hugs and kisses from their […]

  • Rutland County Humane Society Starts Kitten Fundraiser

    Rutland County Humane Society Starts Kitten Fundraiser

    The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) takes in around 500 kittens each year. As it starts to get warmer, the kittens will be here before we know it. Please help RCHS take care of our many new kitten arrivals this season. During the month of April, we will be hosting an online Kitten Shower. If […]