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My first week with a new pet

Our first week with our new dog Kava (formerly Brownie), by Alison Onyango We adopted Kava, formerly Brownie, from TNR on 17 June. Both my partner and I have had dogs in the past and were looking for the right opportunity to adopt. When we saw a picture and video of Kava, we knew we […]
EXPECTATIONS, THE 3-3-3 RULE

Adopting a cat or dog is an exciting and rewarding experience. Here’s what you can generally expect during the first day, week, and month of bringing a new furry friend into your home: First Day: First Week: First Month: Remember, each pet is unique, and the adjustment period can vary. Some may adapt quickly, while […]
IT’S ADOPT A CAT MONTH!

Dominos’ story by Alison Onyango Domino began coming to our house during the COVID lockdown in 2020. After feeding her a couple of times she became more friendly and eventually we decided to adopt her as we were looking for new pets since our dogs died a few years ago. We took her to the […]
CHECKLIST FOR NEW ADOPTERS

Adopting a dog can be a wonderful and rewarding experience. To help you prepare, here is a comprehensive checklist of things to consider before, during, and after the adoption process. BEFORE ADOPTING A PET: Your lifestyle Assess your lifestyle and if you have the time and finances to care for a pet. Some pets demand […]
VALENTINE FURLENTINE

This Valentine’s Day, share your love with animals in need. With a minimum donation of ksh.1,000 you can send our rescues a Valentine’s Day treat. This will not only make their day, but it’ll also remind them that they are still loved. When you send one of our dogs a Valentine’s Day gift, – you […]
A ‘PRESENT’ PROBLEM

Its that time of the year again when waging tails are tucked under Christmas trees. But do pets really make good good holiday gifts? Caring for animals is a huge responsibility and this should not be taken lightly. Animals deserve the best lives possible so before gifting anyone young or old a pet, consider the […]
MOVING WITH YOUR DOG- AN EXPAT STORY

A couple years after moving to Nairobi, we felt ready to share our life with a dog again. Once we started to get the pang for canine companionship, we needed to make sure we were ready to become a multi-species, expat family. Having had a dog before, we knew that there are many things to […]