The number of pets being handed in at shelters each year in the U.S. Continues to grow with more than 6.5 million surrendered to shelters in 2018, according to the ASPCA. In the U.S., there are more than 1.6 million shelter dogs adopted each year with new pet parents needing to be prepared with all […]
10 Solid Reasons to Adopt a Pet
Dogs and cats are just the most adorable animals that ever were. They have a well-earned reputation for loyalty and love. If you’d like to bring an animal into your home please adopt your pet from a local animal shelter. Shelter pets are well-behaved! Almost never is a pet ever put in a shelter because […]
4 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Host Rescue Animals
Animal rescue organizations do great work, but their job is never done. There are always more animals to help, and the journey from rescue to forever home can be a long one. Sadly, not every animal completes the trip. In the United States alone, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized each year. If you have the space, […]
Rescuing a Senior Dog? 4 Tips for Taking Care of an Older Animal
Our pets are living longer than ever thanks to improvements in veterinary medicine and better owner care. The American Veterinary Medical Association has a chart to help you determine when your dog is considered elderly. Here are four tips to keep senior dogs happy and healthy into their golden years. Schedule Regular Vet Visits Your […]
Adopting a Dog? 4 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Your New Family Member
Adopting a dog is an exciting adventure for you and your family. There are some important items to consider before bringing him or her home though. No matter which breed of dog you are adopting, keeping him or her safe from hazards that can occur in life should be your priority. For example, some pet […]
How to Help a New Pet Adjust to Your Home
The excitement of a new pet often comes with confusion and frustration as your new pet adjusts to your home. Often they will run and hide or get into a fight with animals already in the home. This natural process can take some time but bringing a new into your home is always worth the […]
Simple Things you can Donate to your Local Animal Shelter
While people often think about donating goods to humans in need, we often overlook animals in shelters that have needs just as much as humans. Animals can often benefit from things we can not donate to shelters for humans, making them a great place to keep on your donations list. Here are a few simple things […]
How to Help Your Local Animal Shelter During the Holidays
I have a lot of friends, unfortunately, they are homeless and in shelters waitin’ to find their furever families. Besides bein’ lonesome, they don’t have much in there. My Lady says that the holidays are a time of givin’ and sharin’. That makes it the perfect time to help em out a bit! That way […]
How to Help Save Millions of Cats with a Trip to the Store #LitterForGood #CatsPride
This post is sponsored by Cat’s Pride but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Ever since I was a little girl I have LOVED animals and have always had a passel of them. As an adult, I try to do my part by volunteering and doing what I can for shelters and […]
Adopting a Kitten? 5 Tips for Raising Your Feline Friend
Adopting a kitten is fun but also comes with responsibilities. To ensure that she grows into a healthy, happy adult cat; it takes the right food and care. Utilize these tips to create a strong bond for life. Adopting a Kitten? 5 Tips for Raising Your Feline Friend Nutritional Requirements Resist the urge to buy […]
