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On a 4-0 vote, the commissioners revised the fee schedule, eliminating the annual licensing fee for owners so long as their dog or cat is sterilized. Owners will have to provide proof to the Animal Control Division that the animal has been spayed or neutered and has a current rabies vaccination to qualify for the fee exemption. Read more here: https://www.news-bulletin.com/news/valencia-county-pet-owners-no-longer-to-pay-license-fees/3104936

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185 cats fixed last week. ✨4,774 cats fixed this year.✨

We’re on track to beat last year’s record—and it’s only possible because this community shows up! 🙌🏻 From trapping and reporting cats who need to be fixed, to donating and volunteering to keep the work moving, you are the reason this happens.💪

Together, we’re changing the future for community cats. ❤️

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This , let us help these animals in need in any way we can.

Remember that there’s a lot of ways you can help. You can adopt and give them a forever home. If you can't adopt, foster. If you can't foster, volunteer. If you can't volunteer, donate. And if you can't donate, educate. 🐕🐈

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It's a perfect time to try a minimally processed diet!

🧬 WHAT DOGS EAT MAY CHANGE HOW THEIR SKIN PROTECTS ITSELF... AT THE GENETIC LEVEL.

A peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, a well-respected international veterinary journal, suggests that a dog’s diet can influence much more than the appearance of their coat; it can also affect how their skin functions from the inside out.

Researchers at DogRisk Research Group compared dogs eating a minimally processed raw diet with dogs eating an ultra-processed kibble and found that the raw-fed dogs showed greater activity of genes linked to healthy skin, natural immune defenses, and the body’s own antioxidant system, including glutathione. They also found that dogs with allergies had changes in hundreds of genes involved in skin barrier function, inflammation, and skin cell repair, highlighting how important a healthy skin barrier is for protecting against allergens and environmental irritants.

One possible reason is the food matrix—the natural structure of whole foods, where nutrients, fats, proteins, fiber, and thousands of naturally occurring compounds work together in ways that isolated nutrients or highly processed foods may not fully replicate. While this study wasn’t designed to determine why these gene changes occurred, the food matrix is one of several factors researchers believe deserves further investigation.

This study adds to a growing body of research suggesting that nutrition can influence health all the way down to gene activity. That’s one reason Dr. Karen Becker recommends feeding a balanced, fresh, minimally processed diet whenever possible. Whole foods provide nutrients in their natural form and may help support healthy skin, immune function, and overall well-being as part of a healthy lifestyle.

And remember, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. If you’re currently feeding kibble, simply starting with a teaspoon of fresh, whole food added to the bowl is a great first step. Small changes can be a simple way to start adding more fresh food to your dog’s diet.