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Green Paw Print Tip #7: Buy sustainable, durable products or get crafty!
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.
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 »
Dog Park Etiquette: What You Need to Know for Off-Leash Fun
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!
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
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
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
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 »
Apartment Dweller? Find the Right Dog for Your Small Space
If you’d like to have a canine companion by your side and live in an apartment, here’s good news: There are lots of dogs who are compatible with a city-dweller’s lifestyle. And, an increasing amount of residential communities are adopting pet-friendly policies. If you are living in an apartment and are considering adding a dog to your family, here are …Read more »
Adoption stories: Spunky takes the ride of her life
Cody’s illness had been sudden. Michelle said she and her family had returned from their vacation and were in the process of picking up Cody from the boarding facility at their veterinarian’s office in Michigan when they received the bad news: Cody had a tumor on his liver and the prognosis wasn’t good. Following their veterinarian’s advice, Michelle said the …Read more »
College Students: Think Before You Adopt a Pet
College is an exciting time – greater independence, new experiences and a challenging new course load. Is it a good time to adopt a pet? Probably not, according to pet experts. It's vital new students consider the consequences to their lifestyles and educate themselves regarding the proper care and expense of a pet. "Pets are wonderful companions, but they don't always mesh …Read more »
