Who doesn’t love free things? Well right now, the ASPCA is offering a free safety pack which includes a pet rescue window decal which alerts rescue personnel that pets are inside the home and an ASPCA Animal Poison Control center magnet. Keep the ASPCA’s toll-free emergency number and website handy for that time of need. Sign up with a two …
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March is Poison Prevention Month
March is poison prevention month with special attention to the week of March 16-22, which is known as national poison prevention week. Did you know that many substances found in and around your home can be dangerous to your pets? It is important to be aware of your surroundings just like childproofing your home, pet owners should pet proof their homes. …
Read More »Winterizing Your Dog
Keeping your pets safe from the elements of cold weather is extremely important to their health and overall well being. Follow these tips and you will have a happy pet during the periods of the year when we experience freezing temperatures. Be aware of cold temperatures. Smaller dogs and older dogs should not be left outside when temperatures falls below …
Read More »Be Responsible – Prepare for the Worst
While at the dog run with mini poodles Mr. T and Fozzy one day, I was approached by a Pomeranian owner that was over come by emotion. She sat down next to me, told me a heart breaking story about her friend, who like her, was an avid Pomeranian lover and dog owner who had sadly recently passed. This woman, …
Read More »Training a Guard Dog
Are you interested in training your dog to be not only a pet but a guard dog? One must properly understand the role of a guard dog versus a personal protector to ensure training and functionality goals are met. A guard dog is used more for a business, to alert owners there is an intruder without command or provocation. While …
Read More »Red Cross Pet First Aid App
In today’s technologically driven world apps are a common place thing, and therefore it was simply a matter of time before pet specific apps were created and rose in popularity. Although there are already a few pet first aid apps out there, the recently launched “Pet First Aid” app by the American Red Cross seems to be one of the …
Read More »Keeping Your Pet Safe On New Years
2013 is on its way out and we are getting ready to welcome a brand New Year with our pets, family and friends. Before you ring in 2014 be sure to prepare your pets for all of the excitement by making sure they are comfortable and safe during all of the festivities. If it’s possible try to keep your pets …
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