We’re here to help!

PAWS New England strives to serve as an ongoing resource for our adopters as well as an education resource to the public regarding a full array of companion animal issues. Our goal is to eliminate the crisis of pet overpopulation, and we understand education is a crucial aspect of achieving this goal.

On this page you will find a collection of articles and links for your use. Please contact us if there is a topic you are seeking information on, so that we can continue to add to our resource library.

Welcome Home!

• Information for New Adopters
• Arrival Information
• Where am I and Who are these People?
• Changing the Name of Your Dog

Health

• Controling Dander
• Giardia (via The Pet Center)
• Heartworm Disease (via AnimalShelther.org)
• Intestinal Worms (via The Cape Cod Pet Network)
• How to clip your dog’s nails (via Planet Pets)
• Kennel Cough (via PetEducation.com)
• Shelter Care Insurance (via ShelterCare)

Behavior

• How to Punish Without Violence
• Dog Training Tips (via Perfect Manners Dog Training)
• Crate Tricks
• Hints for Separation Anxiety
• What to do when your dogs aren’t getting along
• Housetraining 101 (via For Paws Corgi Rescue)
• Puppy Socialization (via Partnership for Animal Welfare)
• Don’t Let the Dog Dash Out! (via Diamonds in the Ruff)
• Mouthing and Nipping Behaviors
• Lost Dog Prevention (via Lost Dog Search)
• Introducing Dogs * (via Best Friends Animal Society)

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