by Andrea Pollina | Jan 26, 2026 | Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Pet Safety Tips
How Cold Is Too Cold to Walk a Dog? Most healthy dogs are comfortable walking in temperatures above 45°F. Between 45°F and 32°F, small dogs and short-coated breeds start needing shorter walks and a jacket. Between 32°F and 20°F, the risk of hypothermia climbs,...
by Andrea Pollina | Dec 20, 2025 | Animal Welfare, Best of Greensboro NC, Cat Shelters Greensboro, Dog Behavior, NC
Most people expect the hardest part of adopting a shelter pet in Greensboro to be the decision itself. But, in reality, the most important work begins once they come home. Adopting a rescue pet means welcoming an animal that is learning how to feel safe again, often...
by Andrea Pollina | Oct 8, 2025 | Dog Health, Cat Care, Dog Behavior
Fall in Greensboro brings cooler mornings, colorful leaves, and the return of busier routines. As families settle into school schedules and shorter days, our pets notice these changes too. But what you may not realize is that dogs and cats thrive on consistency. So,...
by Andrea Pollina | Mar 16, 2025 | Dog Behavior
Ever wish your dog could talk? I often find myself wishing that my dogs, Mac and Goose, could explain what they are trying to tell me. They have so much to say, yet deciphering their silent language is not always easy. Do you feel like your dog experiences big...
