Coming up: PetSmart Charities’ Four-Millionth Adoption and Holiday National Adoption Event!
November 2, 2009
PetSmart Charities® is getting very close to a new pinnacle in our adoption program: lifelong, loving homes for 4 million pets! Since it’s only been two years since we reached the 3-million mark, this is a significant accomplishment in our efforts to save homeless pets. We’re looking forward to the 4-millionth adoption during this holiday season, so watch …Read more »
Cat grooming: how to select a cat brush
October 27, 2009
Ever wonder how to make sense of all the various kinds of cat brushes and combs out there?
Here are some tips:
If your kitty's fur is regularly brushed and free of any tangles or mats, a fine/medium combination comb will work nicely.
Who's your 'Chance'?
October 12, 2009
Every pet deserves a healthy, happy home. This holiday season, we’re celebrating giving pets a chance at lifelong happiness.
Graduating your dog to house freedom
July 17, 2009
Tattooing: another way to keep your dog safe
June 2, 2009
Developed by the founders of the National Dog Registry, tattooing is a simple, affordable means of permanently identifying your dog. It is painless to a dog because as dog’s skin structure is so different from a human’s that the tattoo marker doesn’t need to be inserted very deeply into the dog’s epidermis, or outer skin layer. The best …Read more »
Doggone myths: are mixed breeds healthier than purebreds?
June 2, 2009
Does hybrid vigor, the notion that dogs which are less related have increased fertility and health, really exist? Sure. It just doesn’t occur quite as often as people think because it is more than a matter of not mating the same breed. People assume that as long as the female and stud are different breeds, the offspring will be healthy, but …Read more »
Should you give your newly-adopted dog a new name?
June 2, 2009
If you want to rename your dog, go right ahead.
Green Paw Print Tip #4: Don't Shop - Adopt!
April 24, 2009
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
to find your perfect match.
Likewise, do your part in reducing pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering your …Read more »
You've just adopted a kitten - now what?
April 24, 2009
You've just adopted a kitten - congratulations, you and your feline friend will give each other many years of love and affection. But like any new parent, you undoubtedly have questions about her needs and what to expect. These tips can help you start off your relationship right and provide a safe and sensible environment for your new family member :
Which Non-Sporting Dog is Right for You?
April 24, 2009
When the American Kennel Club began designating dogs into different groups it was evident that a category was needed for the breeds that were arguably difficult to place in any of the other groups. These dogs were placed in the Non-Sporting Group. This group …Read more »
