Considering Fostering? Here Are 5 Things to Keep in Mind
So you're thinking about getting your first foster pet? That's awesome! You're one step closer to not only helping a homeless pet prepare for their forever family but also freeing up space at a shelter for another animal in need. Fostering is one of the best ways to get involved [...]
National Hug Your Cat Day: 5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate
Did you hear? It's National Hug Your Cat Day! So go ahead and pick up your feline friend and pull them in a gentle embrace. While your little buddy would normally prefer this to be done on their terms, you're free to consider today as an exception! We'd like to [...]
8 Reasons to Adopt and Not Shop
Whether you’re planning to get your first family pet or getting a playmate for the one that you already have, we highly suggest dropping by your local animal shelter instead of heading for the pet store. Why, you ask? It’s because of these 8 wonderful reasons: 1. You save [...]
Dog Adoption Tip #23 – Pet Insurance
Today’s dog adoption tip is about insurance. There are a couple of types of insurance for your pet. Let’s start with pet medical insurance. There are multiple companies that offer pet insurance and it works much like human health insurance. It can be difficult to sort through all the companies [...]
Dog Adoption Tip #22 – Doggy Health & Specialty Vet Care
Today’s tip is about specialty veterinary care. Most dogs are healthy until they’re much older but accidents and illnesses do occur. In addition to traditional veterinarians there are now veterinarians that concentrate on a variety of specialties. Your first stop is always with your vet and then if further diagnoses [...]
Dog Adoption Tip #21 – Pet Sitting
Today’s tip is all about pet sitters and boarding. While it is lovely for a dog to live in a home where somebody is around all day, that is not always possible. Yes, we have responsibilities like work, but it’s important for our dogs to get potty breaks, exercise and [...]
Dog Adoption Tip #20 – Extreme Weather Safety
In this tip, we are talking about safety in extreme weather conditions because the weather can pose a hazard to your dog, especially if he spends a lot of time outdoors. Ideally, your dog lives indoors most of the time. If he’s in and out, make sure that he can [...]
Dog Adoption Tip #19 – Exercise
Tip #19 is all about exercise. Exercise is so important for your dog, just like its important for you, and there are so many options. You can walk your dog in your neighborhood, which is simple. Maybe you like hiking together or your dog likes running free in the dog [...]
