Snoopy Promotes Pet Microchipping

August 25, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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There is a new iPhone app in town and Snoopy the well known character from Peanuts is the leader of the pack. Snoopy has teamed up with HomeAgain® Pet Recovery Service to help bring pet parents back together with their missing pets. The new free app on the Apple® iPhone and other devices like the iPad is a nationwide “HomeAgain PetRescuer” network.

According to Gary MacPhee, director and general manager of HomeAgain “if anyone sees a dog or cat on the loose in the streets and is concerned the HomeAgain PetRescuers app will make it easy for pet lovers to play an active role in helping lost pets get home quickly.”

The HomeAgain PetRescuers app is available at Apple’s App Store for use on the iPod touch, the iPad and the iPhone.

  • 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetime and 90% never find their original homes.

Identifying Lost Pets With Microchips

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Cat, I mean Litter’s out of the bag

April 22, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Just in time for Earth Day there was a press release today announcing the revolt of felines everywhere to clay litter. The revolt is being organized by a “stealth Feline Rights organization, Cats Against Clay (C.A.C.)”. Reasons cited for disdain of clay litter: “Doesn’t Taste Good, Has Harsh Chemicals, Is Dusty On Our Fur and Is Unnecessary Because Of A Better Alternative.” That sodium bentonite is pretty nasty stuff. It’s not a renewable resource and which, if ingested, can cause respiratory and digestive problems for cats…YUCK!

I must say though that I was introduced to this “stealth organization” a few weeks ago by one of the hippest cats, Romeo the Cat.  And am a proud member. Think my kittie, Miss Mia is proud of me too. So check with Romeo for the “scoop”…and find out how you too can become involved.

Earth Day Tips: Pets Go Green

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Animal Advocacy: “Be the Change”

April 15, 2010 by · 33 Comments

After watching this video of Edie before she was rescued, memories came flooding back of the time I was going to the YMCA to exercise before going to work.  There was a dog cowering at the top of the stairs.  When I got to the top of the stairs his owner appeared and told me to “mind my own business” and I did.  To this day that memory haunts me for not having reported the incident to Marblehead Animal Shelter.

Fast forward to this past weekend in Columbus, Ohio where the first annual pet bloggers conference “BlogPaws” was held.  Unfortunately I was unable to attend. But, I was glued to my computer last Saturday pining for any information attendees would share. Out of that conference emerged a movement, a mission: “Be the Change”.

A friend of mine and dog owner mentioned to me recently in conversation that anyone who does not like animals is not worth knowing. What I do know and believe is that there are many loving pet owners and animal lovers.

Shelter and rescue groups are overrun with homeless dogs and cats. Space is becoming more limited.  And as a result animals are being euthanized at a record rate. “Be the Change” is a simple cause to action by fellow pet owners and animal lovers to help shelter and rescue groups save the lives of these many homeless dogs and cats.

  • Volunteer
  • Donate: Time, Pet Toys, Medical Supplies, Gift Cards from Pet Supply Stores or Supermarkets, Kennel Supplies, Office Supplies
  • Foster a Pet

Giveaway:

How to enter: Leave a comment on this post (one per person and comments on this post only count toward the drawing) by noon EST on Friday, April 16.

Enter to win an Eco-Tech Dog Bed from pet-super-store.com. The contest was inspired by the “Be the Change” session, so add a link and comment (if you would like) to your favorite shelter or rescue (SEO) on THIS POST to be entered to win!

PS Don’t you just love happy endings I do?! Following is video of Edie’s adoption.  There is some duplication the first minute so you can fast forward. I think Edie has a lot of MOXIE: “energy, nerve, courage and spirit”.  Remember you too can help “Be the Change”.

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“Be Kind to Animals Week” Kid Contest

March 30, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Deadline for filing taxes is fast approaching as is American Humane’s “Be Kind to Animals” Kid Contest on the same date, April 15th.  I know what I would rather be doing. “Be Kind to Animals” week is May 2nd – 8th this year.  The contest acknowledges those teens and children who show compassion to animals and help them in extraordinary ways.

Nominations are for two age groups:

  • Children ages 6-12 years old
  • Teens ages 13-17 years old

The winner in each age group will receive $1,000 and the runner up will receive $500.  Winners will be announced during “Be Kind to Animals” week, May 2-8, 2010.  Not bad winnings for such a fun and rewarding contest.

The contest is intended to instill a sense of responsibility, appreciation and love for animals.  Some suggestions  for helping to make a difference in animals lives yearlong:

  1. Be an advocate for animals. Look at policies and legislation locally and nationally that have an impact on animals.
  2. Respect and love. Show children the importance of animals in their lives.
  3. Donate to your local animal shelter. Donations can be in time, money or needed items like blankets.
  4. Gift of wildlife. Explore the great outdoors to really appreciate nature and know that you can share it respectfully with animals.
  5. Report animal abuse. There have been many reports lately of how animal abuse is interrelated with other forms of abuse and violence.
  6. Adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group. Many shelters and rescue groups are overwhelmed with animals looking for loving homes.  One out of every four dogs in a shelter is a purebred.
  7. Take care of your pet. Pets unlike children never grow up.  They require constant care and attention. Maintain annual vet visits and vaccinations. Besides unconditional love there are many rewards to pet ownership.

Nominate someone you know for the “Be Kind to Animals Contest”:

Last year’s (2009) winners were pretty impressive.  So put on those thinking caps and see how you can contribute to the betterment of the lives of animals year-round.

Source: American Humane

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Pet Fostering for Military Service Members and Veterans

March 25, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

I am trying to sort out vacation plans for this year and I am having a difficult time thinking of leaving my cat, (Miss) Mia behind. Having said that I cannot imagine not seeing her for an extended period of time as the men and women in our armed services. How grateful and fortunate we are for their service to our country.

In steps an incredible organization, Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pets to fill the void of assuring service men and women as well as veterans that their beloved pets are well taken care of in their absence.  They are a non profit public charity completely run by volunteers.  And even better they are “Non-political, non-partisan, and do not support nor endorse any political candidates”.  Not sure if you agree but these politicians exhaust me. Thank God for our pets, our service men and women and this organization.

Guardian Angels has three programs in place:

  1. Foster Home Program
  2. Military Pet Assistance
  3. Military and Veterans Pet (MVP) Sanctuary

How can you help?

  1. Contribute
  2. Foster a Pet
  3. Volunteer
  4. Other Ways to Help

If you are an animal lover and/or pet owner like me please do consider assisting this wonderful organization and our troops. It’s a win win I think!

Guardian Angels for Soldiers’ Pets

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