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Created by Nancy Brennan, Birdsbesafe looks like a stiff, brightly-colored Elizabethan collar – not the long plastic post-surgical cones that pets occasionally have to wear, but a small donut that fits around the cat’s neck without getting in the way. Her product could have a large impact on pet cat-caused bird mortality rates.
Mitred Parakeets are popular pets, commonly known as Mitred Conures. JFK Airport was a major hub for the importation of wildlife for the pet trade, and it is likely that birds escaped from quarantine during this period. The population may also be supplemented by releases of pet birds. from South America. Are they dying out?
With the latest news of finding the virus in a cat, here is an update about the H1N1 virus and how it affects your pets. Although it was previously believed that cats were also safe, a cat in Iowa has now tested positive for the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Pet pigs may contract swine flu. H1N1 and your pets. Dogs are safe.
Almost every single outdoor pet cat, feral cat, or stray kills other animals , no matter how well fed the cat is through other sources. But, one might ask, isn’t it virtually impossible to take a pet cat that is used to wandering freely out-of-doors and make it an indoor cat? Attention : They are your pets so pet them!
They are called Literary Pets and they feature 20 great authors as you have never seen them before! They are available online at Literary Pets , and you can even get individual prints of your favorite author! They are available online at Literary Pets , and you can even get individual prints of your favorite author!
The Limited recently launched Fabulous Pet Names , a social media campaign to promote its new pet clothing line. The Limited wants to hear the fun and quirky stories behind how you came up with your pet’s name. Participating is easy: submit a photo of your pet and tell how you came up with your pet’s name.
Hurricane Season’s Here: Six Steps to A Rescue Plan that Includes Pets. As hurricane season 2009 heats up, the message couldn’t be clearer—you can help prevent losing your pet by putting emergency evacuation plans into place. Prepare a pet rescue plan. Prepare a pet rescue plan.
It can spread to other pets however, such as turkeys and pigs. You should also be careful if you have a pet bird as they have sensitive respiratory systems that are susceptible to other human illnesses (such as colds). H1N1 and Your Pets originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 20, 2009.
Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? Luckily, The Shelter Pet Project hopes to change this! The campaign has one unified goal, to increase pet adoption. It is such a sad statistic.
(NYSE: KR) have teamed up to launch the second annual “ Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart ” campaign, celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets, while raising funds for animal welfare organizations nationwide. Nestlé Purina is committed to promoting responsible pet care, humane education and community involvement.
What I love is that you can use BringPetsHome’s “Shop to Help&# page all year long to raise money to help shelters care for homeless pets. Especially right now with so many pets being given up due to the economy, Bring Pets Home next time you are going to do some online shopping!
The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums. The site’s primary purpose is to raise money to help shelters care for homeless pets. About Bring Pets Home.
BISSELL’s annual Most Valuable Pet (MVP) contest is under way. Now in its third year, the 2010 BISSELL MVP Contest invites pet parents to submit photos of their furry friends for a chance at the title of Most Valuable Pet. Be sure to visit the website to learn more and enter your pet.
The All American Pet Company™, makers of super premium dog food brands Bow Wow Breakfast™ Cereal and Grrr-nola™ Natural Dog Food, announces its first ever Bow Wow Million Dollar Look-a-Like Contest. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 26th 2009. I sure wish that I looked like one of my pets! Do you look like your pet?
The following is a great guest post from the folks at Pet Care Education! PREPARING YOUR PET FOR WINTER. However, before you start getting comfortable for the winter months, it’s very important that you first get your pet ready for colder weather as well. Good tips for the coming cold season. INDOOR OR OUTDOOR? FOOD & WATER.
Mars Petcare recently launched The Power of Pets! What is The Power of Pets? Mars Petcare is collaborating with the YMCA in 5 cities to start, to bring pet-friendly health and physical activity education and programming to communities. It’s a great new new initiative to help people live a healthier life!
Join Best Friends Animal Society for the annual No More Homeless Pets National Conference, October 23-25, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, five million healthy, adoptable homeless pets are still being put down. Make valuable new connections to make your work for homeless pets even more effective!
Common Questions About Pet Adoption. Q: Although there are literally millions of pets in shelters, pounds and other ‘temporary housing’, many pet-owners-to-be don’t think about pet adoption when they’re looking for their new four-legged friend. Rescues pets are wonderful- just ask anyone who has one.
If you want to raise a happy dog who loves to cuddle – but still comes when called and doesn’t chew up your shoes – you need Jolanta Benal’s The Dog Trainer’s Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet.
The biggest threats to their continued survival in the wilderness are habitat destruction and hunting, for both food and for the pet trade (though they are not considered in the least bit endangered). This post was originally published on 12 May 2009. I hope to see some in the wild again someday!
“Doing More for Pets&# Rescue Stories Contest Puts Focus on Pet Adoption and Goal of Finding Homes for 300,000 Deserving Pets by the End of 2009. Some pet rescue stories drive people to tears; others end with smiles from ear to ear. Then there are those amazing stories that lead to both.
We want to know, do you celebrate you pets birthdays? originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on December 4, 2009. Tags: Our pets. We celebrated the birthday of Baby the Maltese. She turned 6! Of course we had treats, socks, and lots of cuddles. Cutest moment of the day? Enjoy the cute below: Baby the Maltese turns 6!
Pet lovers who rely on mobile phone technology for information now have more ways to enjoy Nestlé Purina PetCare’s “petcentric” application. The new features offer a gallery of top pet news stories and videos every day, and new ways to search for professional pet sitters and pet-friendly places using GPS technology.
Not only is it good for your pet to be at a healthy weight, but you can even enter for a chance to win $1,000,000!! To enter, visit www.petfit.com from January 1 through March 31 to submit a simple essay about your pet’s weight loss. Available nationwide at PetSmart, PETCO, finer pet specialty food stores and veterinary clinics.
A must have for those with squirmy pets! You can find them in pet stores, vet clinics, and PetSmart and PetCo, as well as on the FURminator website. If you want a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post before midnight on December 15th, 2009. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on December 8, 2009.
(Washington, DC) Animal World USA is pleased to announce exciting news about the 1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals, which will kick off Saturday, May 30th and run through Sunday, June 7th, 2009.
We’ve all been there, looking at those puppy eyes, or into the eyes of any adorable pet we may fall for. Sometimes it’s hard to think about the future costs of owning a pet when you are falling in love with that little face! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 1, 2009. Tags: pet care.
The show features extreme pet trainer and YouTube sensation Zak George. Zak believes he can teach anyone how to teach any pet how to perform any trick! SUPERFETCH kicks off an all-new pet programming line-up on Animal Planet Saturday, October 3, at 8 PM (ET/PT). originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on October 3, 2009.
Animal Care and Animal Planet Co-Host the Annual ANIMAL CARE Gala Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at PACHA New York. The event is to be held at Pacha on Thursday, October 22, 2009, and all funds raised will benefit the city’s broad rescue, shelter and adoption services.
Is your pet dramatic? originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 4, 2009. First up, the original “Dramatic Chipmunk&#. Second, the Geico Gecko’s take, a “Dramatic Gecko&#. Oh those dramatic animals!
How do your pets beat the summer heat? originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 10, 2009. Looks like someone knows how to beat the summer heat! Quacker the duck struts his stuff in the pool. Quacker the duck cools off!
But it is most probable that the birds are released or escaped pets. There are a lot of pet psittacines out there that escape or are released. A 2009-10 survey of Monk Parakeet nests in the greater Chicago area found 42% of the nests were in trees and 58% were in man-made structures. Not many survive, and very few flourish.
Together with the ASPCA, their Rescues and Runways program hopes to find homes for pets, and raise money for shelters. Homeless Pets Need More Help Than Ever Before. August 20, 2009) – The struggling economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country. charm is worn by their pet.” Duluth, Minn.
The Dublin Dog Foundation Successfully Completes 2009 Let Freedom Bark Ride; Exceeds Fundraising Goals. July 30, 2009) – The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co., July 30, 2009) – The Dublin Dog Foundation, the non-profit branch of Dublin Dog Co., CHARLOTTE, N.C. to Washington, D.C.,
It concerns the Happy Act, which would be a great benefit for pet owners. 3501—known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act—is a federal bill that would reward responsible pet parents by allowing them to keep more money in their pockets come tax time. Dear Animal Advocates, Introduced by Rep.
We were pretty excited to get this bed, because it’s just not any old pet bed! Nano Pet Products, manufacturers of Dog Gone SmartTM Bed and Dog Gone SmartTM Wear pet products, is dedicated to bringing cleaner and healthier pet products to pet owners worldwide through nanotechnology. Read on to learn more.
We have a great giveaway from Heaven Sent Natural Pet Products! If your pet doesn’t like water, but really needs a bath, Pet Scents Waterless Foaming Shampoo is your answer. Oil of orange, Cedar wood and bay along with healing herbs promote healthy skin and fur and helps pet heal from flea or other insect bites.
As pet owners, we all worry about their health. Well, this is a great idea from the folks at All American Pet Brands. Now, with the launch of All American Pet Brands Grrr-nola™ Bars, Fido can get the same delicious and nutritious snack. Available in four dog-gone flavors, you’ll be giving your pet something to bark about.
Investigative journalism by the Salt Lake Tribune, following-up on allegations levelled by PETA against the University of Utah's Comparative Medicine Center and the Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute laboratories revealed the two laboratories had used 190 dogs and cats in 2009, all obtained from shelters.
For all who entered but didn’t win, Heaven Sent Natural Pet Products is offering you a free Waterless Foaming Shampoo to anyone that spends $20 or more in their shop. Waterless Shampoo Winner originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 17, 2009. We hope that you like it!
Clean+Green® are the only eco-friendly aerosol pet cleaning products on the planet. Clean+Green permanently cleans pet stains and eradicates odors. It is safe for pets, people (kids too!) Comment before midnight on July 23, 2009. One lucky reader will get their choice of any six (6) Clean+Green products!
The event will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2009. Our rescued pets give us constant companionship and unconditional love, and these animal rescue groups are too often short on the necessary resources to give the best care these animals need. Race for the Rescues originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on September 14, 2009.
K9 Pet Chef Loreen Playford Offers Advice on Maintaining Pet’s Overall Health. Philadelphia, PA—April 2, 2009— According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 35 percent of the total pet population is overweight or obese. HOW TO HAVE ONE FIT & FABULOUS FIDO.
Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. We do our best to relieve that problem and put pets from shelters in the homes of pet seekers all over the country. For more information visit this page [link].
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