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
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
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month. Owning a dog is a major responsibility that comes with many rewards. Check out these tips for responsibly choosing and owning a dog: When choosing a dog… Consider adopting an older dog or a rescue dog. Older dogs are usually more mellow and better trained if a puppy … Read more
How does one go about selecting a pet sitter? People choose to hire pet sitters for many reasons. Whether you’re away for business, an emergency or vacation here are some tips that could make your selection a bit easier. Here’s what to look for in a pet sitter: Does your potential sitter possess commercial liability … Read more
With summer coming to an end and fall approaching, you might be looking forward to the cooler weather, the start of school, and the beautiful foliage. Chances are, your dog enjoys the fall too! Here are some fall safety tips to consider to make this autumn the happiest and healthiest for your canine: You or … Read more
Have you ever wondered what makes a cat tick? Here are some of the most common pet peeves for any given cat: Dirty Litter Box- Much like most of us do not enjoy dirty public restrooms, cats do not enjoy using a soiled littler box. Since a cat’s sense of smell is 14 times stronger … Read more
We do not recommend traveling with your dogs on an airplane unless you have him as part of your carry-on luggage which isn’t possible with bigger breeds. Even then, the Humane Society recommends not traveling with your pets on planes at all. Having them travel as cargo is never recommended. If traveling with your pet … Read more
If you are looking for a great activity to do with your energetic dog, consider agility training. Agility involves the handler directing the dog through a series of obstacles. There are a number of benefits to agility training, including: Great exercise for dog and owner. Running through a course, going over and under obstacles, will get … Read more
National Dog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on August 26th to celebrate dogs and promote adoption. Colleen Paige, pet lifestyle expert and author, founded this day in 2004. Here’s some ways you can help on this day and year round: Adopt a dog from a local animal shelter. That is, if you and your … Read more
Housecats can enjoy the outdoors, but letting them loose outside can present too many risks. Taking your cat outside on a leash and harness is a good way to mitigate the risk, and still enrich your cat’s life with an outdoor environment. And, it gets you up and moving with them! Here are some tips … Read more