Tag: dog bite prevention
Off To a Great Start!
by Wendi Piscia | May 2nd, 2022 | 11:48 am
Napa Humane exists so that the puppies and kittens born in Napa County are wanted and cared for, not entering shelters or rescue groups every day. So that preventable diseases don’t steal the lives of young animals, or threaten our human neighbors. So that pets lost in disasters (or just because a gate got leftKeep Reading
Keeping Our Children and Our Pets Safe
by Lisa Alexander | May 17th, 2021 | 5:19 pm
We’re offering a free virtual class to teach children how to be safe around dogs, as part of our Humane Education program. In just 20-30 minutes, kids will learn the basics of canine behavior and body language, as well as how to safely pet and snuggle with furry friends. The family-friendly educational session will beKeep Reading
Let’s Stop the Vicious Cycle
by Wendi Piscia | June 24th, 2019 | 11:17 am
Dogs that bite children are almost always sent away from their homes with a black mark on their record for what might have been a completely reasonable reaction to their circumstances. Few people are willing to take the risk of adopting a known “biter” – leaving many sweet dogs homeless, placed into dangerous situations whereKeep Reading
Back To School
by Wendi Piscia | September 6th, 2018 | 3:27 pm
Napa Humane’s headed back to school this month, with our wildly popular humane education programs! This part of our programming is just for kids — teaching them how to be safe and respectful around our animal friends, and helping raise a more compassionate next generation of Napans. With the help of the Active 20-30 ClubKeep Reading