Why Your Holiday Gift Donations Make All the Difference to Local Pets
It’s that time of year again – time give to give in support of HCAL’s end-of-year holiday fundraising campaign. If you’re unfamiliar with our ongoing efforts to raise money for the benefit of area pets, you may wonder what all the fuss is about. At HCAL, we’re
Celebrate National Dog Day the Healthy Way!
As a loving dog owner, every day may feel like National Dog Day, which is a dedicated day reserved for celebrating your furry loved one, while also promoting dog adoptions, but August 26th is the real thing. So, how should you celebrate? While you’re shopping for Kongs or other
Welcome to National Pet Immunization Awareness Month
The month of August is National Pet Immunization Awareness Month, and the perfect time of year to evaluate your pets annual vaccination regimen to ensure their ongoing protection. Vaccinating your pets is the most effective defense against a range of potential illnesses. For youn
Barktoberfest, A Purrr-Fect Community Event to Sponsor
Barktoberfest Event Sponsors Needed in Support of Animal Care & Protection Our 3rd Annual Barktoberfest planning is in full effect! We are gearing up for an incredible event focused on benefiting affordable pet care for residents across the greater Hill Country area. Becoming
Testing is key for preventing heartworm disease
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. The disease It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung d
Why is it important to microchip pets?
A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip itself is very small; small enough to be implanted just under the skin, between the shoulder blades at the back of an animal’s neck. Each chip has a unique identifier that is detected using a microchip sca
How to Choose a Spay and Neuter Clinic
As a nonprofit animal clinic established specifically to deal with the overpopulation of unwanted and neglected pets, we know the importance of spaying and neutering, but we also understand the challenge of choosing the right service provider. Choosing the right spay and neuter c
Welcome to National Adopt-A-Cat Month!
Join a 45-year tradition and hundreds of families across the country who help sheltered felines find their forever homes during the month of June. Adopt-A-Cat Month®, was established by the American Human to help bring awareness of the overpopulation of unwanted cats during the
Why it’s important to spay and neuter pets
With nearly 40 years of experience working to address the concern of animal over population and the growing number of unwanted pets, here at HCAL, we understand the importance of spaying and neutering. And, we encourage pet owners to play their part in helping to decrease the ove
Five Tips For a Safe & Healthy Porch Cat
Caring for outdoor cats, also known as porch cats, can be a bit more challenging than caring for indoor cats because porch cats are more exposed to the elements and potential dangers of the outdoor environment. Here are some tips to help you care for your outdoor cats: Provide fo