We get our animals from various sources. Some come from shelters where they are scheduled to be killed, some come in as strays and some are surrendered by their families who no longer want them.

Yes, it can, but the young animals tend to be destructive. Whenever a young animal is in his Homestretch? crate he should have some toys to play with or chew on and above all, supervision. He should not be left in his Homestretch? crate alone until he is trustworthy.

Pets less than 4 weeks old are fed kitten or puppy milk. Pets older than 4 weeks are fed a gruel of puppy/kitten food or dry if they are physically able.

Any puppy or kitten sold to a private owner or pet store should be microchipped to protect it against loss, theft or separation from its owner. In addition, microchips installed at the kennel level also protect the breeder, simplify management and solve problems with confusion of puppies. Make the most of the chip by visiting our Selling Your Pets page. Read more >>

Most of our adoptive home are found through posting our animals on www.petfinder.com. We also have adoption days at the Mechanicsburg, PA PetsMart the first Sunday of every month. Additionally, there are various events held each month at which we have adoptive animals.

You should take your puppy for its first vaccinations when it is 6 weeks old. Kittens begin their vaccinations at 6 weeks as well. Puppies have vaccinations at two-week intervals, while kittens get their second set of shots at 9 weeks. These vaccinations are crucial for the pets' health. Your vet may follow a different protocol, but the main thing is to get them to the vet at 6 weeks of age.

Yes. Laboratory and clinical studies showed that CAPSTAR?? (nitenpyram) Tablets are safe for use in puppies and kittens 4 weeks of age and older, and 2 pounds of body weight or greater.

The first step is to send us an e-mail and inquire. Please, include information about yourself, and others who will be living with the kitten, along with information about pets you now own, or have previously owned. BACK TO TOP

If you have any other unanswered questions, comments, suggestions, or would like any other information please feel free to contact us.

There is variation in each breed as well as individual animal. The best way to find out is to have your veterinarian x-ray your pet at 45 days into the gestation. The fetuses will be calcified and a head count can be obtained. This is also a good time in small breeds to see if the babies are small enough to pass through the mother's pelvic canal.

Yes! FRONTLINE® has been tested on puppies as early as 2 days old and on kittens as early as 7 weeks old.

Yes, Target is extremely safe, healthy and beneficial for puppies and kittens. Feed according to the label instructions after the puppy or kitten has been weaned.

We have a number of kittens for adoption during the summer months, or "kitten season." The rest of the year, kittens are fewer and available less frequently. We occasionally have puppies for adoption, but they usually find homes very quickly. Before you set your heart on adopting a puppy, realize that puppies are a lot of work. If your lifestyle could accommodate a one-year-old child, you might be ready for a puppy. Otherwise, a mature dog is probably a better choice.

The mother must be licensed in order to sell or give away puppies or kittens. All forms of advertising must contain the current license number and the name and address of the buyer or recipient of those animals must be reported to Metro Animal Services. The other options are to obtain a Breeder, Dealer or Kennel Permit. Section 91.

No. There are no medical benefits associated with an animal have a litter or puppies/kittens prior to being spayed. In fact there is an increase risk of developing mammary tumors with each heat cycle. What is the normal gestation length for dogs/cats? The gestation period (length of pregnancy) on average is 63 days.

Puppies and kittens get their baby teeth at 8 weeks and fall out gradually. At 6-8 months, the permanent teeth should all be in.

We rescue abandoned and stray dogs and cats. We are also work in partnership with several animal shelters throughout Ohio. These shelters are overrun with abandoned dogs and cats, and surplus litters, that irresponsible pet owners create. Shelters take in far more animals than they could ever hope to adopt out. We bring these deserving dogs and cats into our program to find them the homes they so desperately deserve.

Absolutely not! Again, the cancer preventing benefits are the highest if the pet is spayed before her first heat. The bigger issue is the number of unwanted pets; the shelters are full of pets needing homes that may end being euthanized for lack of a home.

lactation requires energy, lactating bitches and queens will often have poor skin and coat condition. This is a particularly good time to supplement them because puppies and kittens are their priority and the nutrients in their food will first be allocated to them. DR.MAGGIE®also benefits growing puppies and kittens, and can be given as soon as they are weaned.

Young animals, especially puppies and kittens, have less skin to shed and therefore diminished dander. This is why people who purchase young pets often find themselves "suddenly" developing an allergy to the pet as it reaches maturity.

Most Irish dog breeders inject the chip between the ages of five and eight weeks. The procedure can also be done at any time after that. The same rules apply for Cats.

Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh 2 pounds before they can be spayed/neutered and put up for adoption. We ask that you keep the puppies/kittens until they are old enough and weigh enough to be put up for adoption.

MVK helps people who have made every effort to take care of cats and kittens for which they are responsible. We are not an alternative to having your cat spayed. We expect pet owners to be responsible for their own cats and kittens. However, we also recognize there are extenuating circumstances that require special help. We will help pets in need when we are able, but there are times we have no available space. Other options include other rescue agencies and your local shelter.

Well, all the listings on the site come from our on site inspections conducted regularly to ensure that all of the places selected adhere to the highest standards possible. If you disagree with any of our assessments, please write to us. We welcome your input.

The training your puppy receives in its first 8 weeks can last a lifetime. Thus socialization is not taken lightly at Sunshine Acres. Following is a general schedule each litter follows while here: weeks -- The puppies are maternally socialized. This simply means they are cared for and taught by their mother. Human contact is limited to healthcare. weeks -- The puppies are imprinted to human contact with petting and light play as well as continued training from their mother.

We do not take deposits for puppies at any time prior to the puppies being born. After the puppies are born we have a better idea of how many puppies will be available. We may take deposits any time after the puppies are born and up until they are 8 weeks old. We do not take deposits for more puppies that we plan to sell. Deposits are in the amount of half the total purchase price with the remaining half due at pick up. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.

No, we will NOT ship puppies. We require all puppy buyers to pick up their puppy in person. We strongly recommend against shipping any puppies and/or adults for many reasons.