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SENIOR DOG ADOPTION - ODIE'S STORY
Adopting a senior dog may be the best decision you’ll ever make. Unfortunately, most of the senior dogs at shelters don’t get the attention they deserve and are euthanized needlessly. As we wind down October’s celebration of Adopt-A-Dog Month, let’s look at the advantages of senior dog adoption and tell you about Odie, a one-eyed senior rescue living on [...]
SAVING MORE DOGS WITH TRANSPORT PROGRAMS
Adopt a dog from Texas when you live in Wisconsin? Absolutely! Adopting a dog from another part of the country is becoming more commonplace as programs are being set up to rescue dogs from overcrowded, high-kill shelters and bring them to shelters where there are too few dogs to adopt.In the U.S., the southern states have the greatest overpopulation, [...]
PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN TREATS FOR DOGS
Get ready for your four-legged Trick or Treaters with these healthy, yummy pumpkin treats. After all, they’ve gone through a lot of fuss getting “tricked out” with their doggie costumes, so let’s treat them with some delights they will find irresistible.The Power of PumpkinDogs love the naturally sweet flavor of pumpkin, but it’s also very beneficial for them. A [...]
SUPPORT ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH
While October is American Humane’s “Adopt-a-Dog Month®” the need for pet adoption is every day. Each year, 5 million pets are taken into animal shelters, and a staggering 3-4 million of those are euthanized as they wait for someone to take them into their hearts and homes.Whether you are thinking of adding another dog to your home, or if [...]
FREEZE-DRIED vs DEHYDRATED DOG FOOD
Discerning pet parents are always on the lookout for healthier, better tasting food options for their dogs. Dehydrated and freeze-dried dog foods have been rising in popularity, but why? What makes them different from the other options?Lightly Processed IngredientsSo many “healthy” choices these days – home prepared cooked or raw diets; commercial raw, frozen, dehydrated or freeze-dried diets; and advanced nutritional [...]
SEPT 23 - DOGS IN POLITICS DAY
In these times of political debate, let’s take a look at something our presidential candidates seem to agree on … their love of dogs! But first, let’s take a look at the meaning behind this annual holiday.The Origin of Checkers DayEvery year on September 23rd we celebrate Checkers Day, also known as Dogs In Politics Day. It all started [...]
HONORING THE LOSS OF YOUR DOG
Established more than 40 years ago, National Pet Memorial Day is a time to look back and honor the companionship and love of our dear departed pets. It is held the second Sunday in September. This year it takes place on September 11, a day of great mourning for our nation.Preparing for the LossLosing a pet is one of [...]
IS YOUR DOG FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER?
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DO I REALLY NEED TO VACCINATE MY DOG?
The short answer is yes, but there is some choice as to which vaccines you give them. Understanding how they can help your pet may help you make these choices.The ABC’s of VaccinesVaccines help prevent many illnesses that affect pets. They basically prepare the dog’s immune system to fight the invasion of organisms that cause a disease. By injecting [...]
SAFE SWIMMING TIPS FOR DOGS
Summer gatherings around the pool or at the beach are in full swing, and naturally we want all our family members, including our dogs, to join in the fun. But not all dogs are naturally inclined to keep themselves safe from harm. In fact, approximately 40,000 pets die in drowning accidents each year. So let’s take a look at [...]
