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Being a pet owner comes with a lot of responsibility and it helps to have a one-stop-shop resource on how best to care for your furry friends. Here we highlight key animal topics in our city, offer helpful tips and guidance for pet owners, and cover important subjects in animal policy and animal care.

Where To Look When You Lose Your Pet

Where To Look When You Lose Your Pet

One in three pets will go missing in their lifetime, and as a pet owner, it’s important to know where to look for your lost dog or cat… and it may not be where you think. With more and more lost pets coming into our care this time of year, we wanted to clear up some...

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Opossums in your yard? Here’s why that’s a good thing!

Opossums in your yard? Here’s why that’s a good thing!

Opossums are commonly misunderstood creatures and many people don’t like having them around their yard, but this uninvited guest is actually a good thing for your garden, your animals, and our community! Here are a few of the reasons we believe opossums are unsung...

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How pet microchips work and why your pet needs one!

How pet microchips work and why your pet needs one!

One in three animals are lost at least once in their lifetime, and microchips can help ensure your pets find their way back to you!  What is a pet microchip? A pet microchip is a small, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag that can be easily and safely implanted...

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Dogs in hot cars – what does the law say?

Dogs in hot cars – what does the law say?

Animal Services Officer Morrison offers some guidance on what the law says about dogs in hot cars and what to do if you see a pet left alone in a vehicle.  As an Animal Services Officer with the Clovis Animal Response Team, one of the many calls for service I receive...

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Why Your Dog or Cat Needs Flea & Tick Prevention

Why Your Dog or Cat Needs Flea & Tick Prevention

If you’re asking yourself whether your dog or cat really needs flea and tick prevention, the answer is yes, and you may be surprised to learn why. Here’s what makes it so important and how you can get started finding the right product for your pet! Why is flea and...

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Considering crate training your dog? Tips to get started!

Considering crate training your dog? Tips to get started!

Considering crate training? Crates can be a highly beneficial tool for dog owners, so we’ve put together some tips to help you get started:  Considering crate training? Crates can be a highly beneficial tool for dog owners and can be used to secure your pet for...

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Does my pet really need a collar & tag? Why it’s important!

Does my pet really need a collar & tag? Why it’s important!

Does my pet really need a collar and a tag? The short answer is YES! Find answers to your questions about the importance of collars and tags for your pet: 1 in 3 pets will become lost in their lifetime, and without ID, 90% will not return home. We don’t want this to...

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Off Leash Dog Parks in the Clovis & Fresno Area

Off Leash Dog Parks in the Clovis & Fresno Area

The City of Clovis now has its first dog park, adding to the list of several dog parks in the Fresno area! Here's a list of local dog parks complete with their location, features, hours, and fees: The City of Clovis now has its first dog park, adding to the list...

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Cold Weather Pet Safety: How cold is too cold for your dog?

Cold Weather Pet Safety: How cold is too cold for your dog?

Do you know how cold is too cold for your pet? As a general rule, if it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them! Temperatures below... Do you know how cold is too cold for your pet? As a general rule, if it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them! Temperatures...

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Welcome to the Website! Here Are 5 Key Features to Explore

Welcome to the Website! Here Are 5 Key Features to Explore

On behalf of the entire Clovis Animal Services (CAS) team, welcome to the new CAS website! Here are five key features to explore:  On behalf of the entire Clovis Animal Services (CAS) team, welcome to the new CAS website! This website was built with several months of...

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