The plan to create an enriching environment at the Center not only improves animals’ mental wellbeing, but it could have a great impact on physical health.
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The Center staff has numerous ideas for further enriching the daily lives ves of the animals in their care. As humans, we experience our world primarmarily through sight, but dogs “see” with their noses far more than we can comprehend. So the Center staff and volunteers plan to implement “noseosework”, a game for dogs where they search and identify different scents. Because dogs are natural foragers for food, hollow toys filled with peanut butter or cheese will also be used to provide mental stimulation.
It’s finally final happening. Millions of Americans are beginning tto realize what wonderful pets are available at shelters shelte and rescue groups. Yes, purebreds are available at these facilities, but it’s wonderful to see how many ma people are beginning to understand, appreciate and value the mixed breed.
atural beFor cats, scratching and stretching their paws are important natural haviors. Therefore, cat enrichment will include creating activity boxes with scratching posts and hanging toys.
Rescue Re animals are special…very special. In fact there are ar several animal behavioral experts who assert that re rescue animals have a heightened sense of appreciation for being adopted, loved and becoming a valued pa part of a family. Whether this is true or simply theory, there is no denying that a rescued pet can bring untold happiness, joy and love to one’s life.
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Rabbits, mice and gerbils, like all mammals, are social creaturess that require interaction and exercise for mental health, so they will be given equipment uipment (such ell. as tunnels and toys) and opportunities for daily enrichment as well. The plan to create an enriching environment at the Center not only improves hysical health. animals’ mental wellbeing, but it could have a great impact on physical
We invite you to test the theory; Adopt the new designer breed: Rescue.
The Center aims to improve animal welfare in Montgomery County unty by providing behavioral resources for pet owners, in addition to implementing menting enter facility richment and positive reinforcement programs inside the shelter facility.
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Abaris Realty, Inc., AAMC Propery Management Specialists since 1975
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February 2014
Embarking on a New Era for Animals
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