An important part of the SAGE Compassion for Animals mission is education to help reduce future illness in the companion animals that we grant funding.  As part of the grant acceptance policy, we will require that a pet is up to date on vaccines or vaccinated at the...

The most common problem that SAGE Compassion for Animals gives grant awards for dogs is also the MOST easily preventable problem!  Pyometra is an infection in the uterus of a dog that has not been spayed.  It is estimated that up to 25% of dogs less than 10 years of...

  Just like it is for humans, with advances in veterinary medicine, our pets are living longer lives.  With wide-spread vaccination, safe medications, improved nutrition, and changes in life-styles, pets can avoid some of the illnesses and injuries that they used...

As people with the power of speech, we can tell each other if we are in physical pain.  In fact, that is really the only way we know for sure someone else is experiencing pain, as by definition, pain is a perception in our conscious brain stimulated by nerve receptors...

This time of year many of us are decorating for the holidays. While we love the sight of our homes decked out in festive attire, you may not realize your pets might be interested too.Be aware of those mischievous animal deviants who want in on the fun!Terra...

What You Should Know Before Adopting A Pet - by Sarah Cohen, ORSCC, L.C.S.W., P.P.S.C. Adopting a pet can be a great choice. This not only saves a life but also makes space in shelters and rescues for the next pet in need. While this blog will focus on dogs and cats,...