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UPDATED: PetSmart expands recall on Dentley's Beef Hooves and other hoof products
11/05/2009 - 14:17
Update: November 10, 2009 PetSmart is extending a voluntary recall on beef hoof products to include a total of 14 products. These items were manufactured by Pet Carousel, Inc. in Sanger, Calif., and include beef hoof chews as well as certain rope toys with hoof or bone components. The date range for purchasing affected products has been expanded to include products …Read more »
Make every holiday a green one
06/09/2009 - 14:40
Whether you include your pet in traditional family holidays or carve out time to celebrate your pet’s birthday (or adopt-a-versary), make every holiday eco-friendly by adopting a less-is-more attitude. Here are some suggestions: Wrap gifts in newspaper or colorful circulars (then recycle them) Choose gifts that have a smaller impact on our nation’s landfills—consider giving consumables like food or treats. Handmade toys work …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #7: Buy sustainable, durable products or get crafty!
06/09/2009 - 14:39
Good old fashioned fun doesn’t have to harm our environment. Buy durable, long-lasting toys that your pet won’t tear up or shred in a matter of minutes. You can even find toys made of recycled materials and sustainable fibers, organic cotton or even recycled plastic bottles. Or spend some time making toys for your pet—all it takes is an afternoon to …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #6: Your Trash is a Rescue Group’s Treasure.
06/09/2009 - 14:36
Let’s face it—we live in an age of excess and some of our pets are downright spoiled! They’ve got a crate for every life stage, a toy for every holiday and a collar and lead set to match any fashion trend. Not to mention that unappreciated purchase we’ve all made—the item we felt so sure our pet would love that was met by a …Read more »
For Last-Minute Gift Ideas, Whimsey Wins
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Need last-minute gift ideas for the pets on your holiday shopping list? Industry experts suggest gifts that are fancy, whimsical and aromatic. They're ideal for any pet and reflect the latest trends so even though you waited until the last minute to buy it, it won't look like you did. PetSmart's Dog Fashion Expert Rashell Cooper recommends giving gifts …Read more »
Dog Park Etiquette: What You Need to Know for Off-Leash Fun
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Dog parks are more than just places for your pampered pooch to burn off some steam and calories. Within the chain link confines of dog parks, you can find camaraderie, exercise, laughter, fun and of course, dogs! Here are some tips for merging good manners and common sense to create the ultimate dog park experience for you and your pet: Scoop …Read more »
Green Paw Print Tip #4: Don’t shop, adopt!
06/02/2009 - 09:37
Looking to add a four-legged friend to the family? Adopt from a shelter, humane society or rescue group and give a pet that’s already out there and in need of a forever home a healthy, happy life. Check out our Online Adoption Center to find your perfect match. Likewise, do your part in reducing pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering your …Read more »
Poll: Pet Parents Favor McCain as Nation's Top Dog
06/02/2009 - 09:37
When it comes to the upcoming presidential election, Pet Parents would prefer Republican candidate John McCain to be the nation's top dog. According to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll, 42 percent of pet owners or Pet Parents polled preferred McCain as president while 37 percent favored Democratic candidate Barack Obama. Dog owners were more loyal to McCain at 43 percent compared to the 34 percent that supported Obama. …Read more »
Adopting a Senior Pet has Many Advantages for Families, Seniors
06/02/2009 - 09:37
When Kathy Simko brought home her newly adopted dog, a 9-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever named “Maggie,” she quickly discovered that her canine companion was full of pleasant surprises. "I asked my sister if she thought Maggie might enjoy going for a walk," Simko recalls. "As soon as I said it, Maggie jumped up and began wagging her tail. She pranced across …Read more »
A foster parent’s job never ends
06/02/2009 - 09:37
This story is part two in a three-part series about The Foster Experience. Check out "The foster experience" to read the beginning of the story of Velma. Velma Sue is one of the sweetest cattle dogs you’ll ever meet. She weighs in at a petite (for cattle dogs anyway) 35 pounds and has typical cattle dog markings — lots of blue and black …Read more »
