Archive for December 2016
Stockton Employees Contribute to the Protection of Turtles From Extinction
I Saved a Turtle Today! The Stockton Company, which specializes in the development and marketing of botanical-based biopesticides, visited the PUNTACANA Ecological Foundation in the Dominican Republic during an annual company conference, where a vast majority of Stockton’s employees had the privilege of taking part in a project to save sea turtles that nest on…
Read MoreHispanic Pet Owners in the U.S.: 20 Million and Growing
The rising influence of Hispanic Americans on the U.S. food & beverage industry as well as on financial services has been well-documented and undeniable. What’s been less discussed is Hispanic’s dramatically rising profile as pet owners—a trend that has been gaining momentum over the past ten years, according to Hispanics as Pet Market Consumers, a…
Read MoreMore than 50 animal welfare groups will receive grants
The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, announced the names of 54 animal welfare organizations receiving grant funding through the annual Holiday Wishes campaign. This year, a total of $750,000 in grants will be awarded – including one $100,000 grand prize, and a series of finalist awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support the…
Read MoreThe Hue Apartments Pet-Friendly Apartment Complex of the Week
As 2016 comes to a close we’re happy to announce that The Hue Apartments is our Pet-Friendly Apartment Complex of the Week! Staffers Patricia and Lori were on site to accept their award and cupcakes from Raleigh Pet Sitters owner, Lindsay Laughnan. Located in the thriving Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh, NC, HUE is the…
Read MoreWhy pets make terrible Christmas presents!
Christmas is fast approaching and along with it comes the tradition of giving and receiving presents. This is the time when most think: what am I going to get him or her for Christmas? Well, as cute and tempting as it is, giving a pet as a Christmas gift may not be the best idea!…
Read MoreDogs Who Have Been Used As Experimental Test Subjects Start New Life
Just in time for the holidays, Beagle Freedom Project (BFP), a national animal rescue and advocacy organization, has secured the release of seven beagles who were used in horrific laboratory experiments in Boston. Laboratories typically will not release the animals, but BFP works with the laboratories to give them a second chance at life and…
Read MoreHomes for the Holidays for Horses in Need
Saddlebred Rescue has more than 10 horses that need immediate homes for the holidays. Most of these horses have been at the rehab for an extended period of time. The rescue has a successful evaluation and matching program for its adoption program, which means that each of these horses is suitable as a trail, lesson…
Read MoreHomeless Pets Get Love
Pets make our lives healthier, safer and happier, yet millions of pets end up homeless every year in the United States. Mars Petcare and its brands and foundations are teaming up to donate nearly $785,000 in financial and in-kind donations to shelters and rescues that help homeless pets. “Shelters and rescues work tirelessly to help…
Read MoreKeeping Pets Safe During the Holiday Season
Data Reveals Stomach Issues Most Likely to Make Pets Sick During Holidays The holidays are right around the corner, and while pet parents remember to shower their furry family members with presents and special treats, keeping hazardous decorations and human snacks out of paw’s reach can slip the mind. Healthy Paws Pet Insurance—the #1 customer-rated…
Read MoreBe a miracle for animals this holiday season
Unwrap tangled turtles from discarded fishing nets, deliver a festive feast to a recently freed bear and give stray dogs comfort and joy this holiday. You can do all this and more with a World Animal Gift from World Animal Protection. We all know the important role animals play in our lives. Our pets become part of the…
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