The Shelter Pet Project

The Shelter Pet Project is an organization whose main goal is to ensure animal shelters are the first place people turn to when looking to adopt a pet. The motto embraced by The Shelter Pet Project is, “A person is the best thing to happen to a shelter pet. Be that person. Adopt.” Here’s how … Read more

Say Cheese? Pet Photography Basics

If you are anything like me, you probably love to snap pictures of your dog or cat. In fact, these photos may comprise most of those on your phone and on your Facebook wall or Instagram feed. Unlike people, however, most pets won’t pause and smile for a picture; they will generally just keep playing … Read more

Pet Birthday Celebrations

Birthday parties are always fun and pet birthday celebrations, even at a smaller scale, can be a fun time for you and your pet. Here are some neat ideas for a paw-fect pet birthday celebration: Birthday Cake- There are now many bakeries that specialize in pet pastries. A healthy pet cake could be the perfect … Read more

Responsible Dog Ownership Month

As September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, we thought we would share some tips that are easy to overlook while caring for your dog. • Make sure your dog always has adequate amounts of water and quality food available to him. Bargain basement food is always available but likely do not provide the quality of … Read more

Volunteering with Animals

Volunteer opportunities with animals abound, and spending helping animals is great for both the humans and animals involved. Here are some tips if you’d like to start volunteering in your community. For kids: Veterinarian’s offices, shelters, and rescue groups often could use young volunteers to help care for the animals. Most zoos also rely on … Read more

Most Popular Halloween Pet Costumes

It’s never too early to plan your pet’s Halloween costume. Here are some of the most popular choices: Pumpkin- What dog wouldn’t look adorable in a pumpkin outfit? Check out the many variations of a pumpkin dog suit. Witch- A good witch of course. Princess- Maybe Princess Leia from Star Wars? Angel- Perhaps an Angel … Read more

Preventing Pet Obesity

Approximately 54% of all domestic dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Excess weight in pets puts them at risk for a number of dangerous or life-threatening health conditions, including: high blood pressure, cancer, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, heart and respiratory disease, and insulin resistance/ … Read more

#MYRESCUESTORY

Purina Cat Chow is involved in the Building Better Lives Program by helping 50 cat-focused shelters nationwide with… Renovation and adoption support Product and monetary donations Possible $50 thousand donation to the Petfinder Foundation Building Better Lives is asking those who have adopted a pet to share their story on Twitter or Instagram using the … Read more

Labor Day Dog Safety Tips

As with all holidays, it’s important to ensure the safety of your four-legged best friend. It might be the first day of September, but in most parts of the country it is still quite hot, and as you apply sunscreen on yourself today, you might want to also apply pet-friendly sunscreen and bug repellent to … Read more