In late August of 2005, the Louisiana SPCA was faced with one of the biggest challenges of their over 120 year history. The complete evacuation of their shelter while preparing for the on slot of animals that would need rescue and shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Here is their story in a special edition of pet pointers.

Cat lovers know it's a challenge to keep your cats from scratching and that can take a toll on your furniture. Today, Lisa Chelenza shows us one option available that might be able to help.

They have become popular pets but are also one of the most commonly surrendered reptiles. Today we'll learn more about the leopard tortoise in this edition of Pet Pointers.

There are thousands of different varieties of reptiles and amphibians in the world and hundreds of species available as pets online and in pet stores. But before you invest in a reptile for a pet, let’s take a look at some options in this edition of Pet Pointers.

I have a riddle for you. What fits in your pocket, is really cute and screams like a banshee when disturbed? If you guessed a sugar glider you're right.

We've talked before about how important it is to have ID tags on your pets, but ID tags can be lost. Another way to practically guarantee your pets safe return if they are ever lost is a micro chip.

One of my favorite types of reptile is the skink! These beautiful animals can make a nice pet and are surprisingly easy to care for. Today we'll learn more about skinks in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Caring for a horse is a big responsibility. But people who do it for a living have insight on how to make it more efficient and enjoyable.

If you've decided to bring a basset hound into your family, consider adopting from a rescue. Every year thousands of basset hounds are taken in and looking for forever homes.

The basset hound is known for its nose. But did you also know they are mild mannered, loyal and can make a great family dog? Today we'll learn more about the delightful droopy faced basset hound.

The summer sun is a welcome treat, but we still need protect our animal companions from the sun's damaging rays. Lisa Chelenza has the details.

We've all seen dogs having fun in the water, retrieving, swimming, maybe even taking a flying leap from a dock. But not all dogs like water and even those who do might benefit from a few safety precautions. Today, we'll talk about water safety for your dog so you can both have more fun this summer.

When the weather heats up, it's important to take steps to help our pets stay cool. Today I have hot weather safety tips for your pets.