Hours

Adoption Center Hours:
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours

Donation Drop-off Hours:
Sun. - Mon. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. 8 a.m to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Administration:
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours

Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to Noon, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat. – Sun. Closed

Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic
Mon. – Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fri. – Sun. Closed

Adoption Center Hours:
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hours

Administration:
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lora Robins Gift Shop
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adoption Center Hours:
Sun. - Mon. Noon to 5 p.m.
Tue. – Fri. Noon to 7 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Category: Pet Training

July 6, 2026
Training Talk with Eileen: Litterbox Success

Cats will usually take to using a litterbox without much formal training. They gravitate toward a toilet area that fits their needs and often will continue to use it throughout their life. […]

May 25, 2026
Training Talk with Eileen: House Training Setbacks

Whether you are on day one or just can’t quite get to 100%, there are some housetraining truths that, when stuck to, will get you and your dog to the […]

April 27, 2026
Training Talk with Eileen: Introducing Your New Kitten to Your Cat

There are few things more fun than adding a kitten to the family. Their snuggles, antics, and sheer cuteness can't be resisted, but what if you already have a cat […]

March 30, 2026
Training Talk with Eileen: Puppy Socialization 101

Have a question about your pet's behavior or training? You're not alone. In our ongoing series, Training Talk with Eileen, our Manager of Education and Training tackles real questions from […]

November 1, 2020
Ask the Behavior Helpline: Helping your pet fall back in sync with the time change

Last night most of the US set back our clocks an hour with hopes of picking up an extra hour of sleep with the end of Daylight Saving Time, but […]

June 12, 2020
What is reward-based training?

Often referred to as “positive reinforcement training,” reward-based training is exactly what it sounds like. It involves teaching your dog to offer the behaviors you like by rewarding those behaviors […]

May 16, 2020
Enrichment and training for your pet's happiness—and yours, too!

Are you spending more time than ever before with your cat or dog? Whether you are working from home or an essential employee, all of us are spending at least […]