Archive for September 2016
Puppy Mills Awareness Film Series
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Humane Society of the United States has launched a new campaign to educate the public on puppy mills and help create awareness. Through a series called, ‘Don’t Buy Into Puppy Mills,’ this material shows the truth about the what is going on in this…
Read MoreShelter Dogs Getting Improved Sleeping Conditions
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Casper, the critically-acclaimed startup transforming the sleep industry, today announced that they have teamed up with beloved animal content destination The Dodo to provide donations of their newest product. Together, they delivered Casper dog mattresses to local animal shelter Animal Haven so every dog can…
Read MoreFindings on the Human and Dog Relationship
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Does your dog stare at you for no apparent reason? Does he bark to get your attention? If so, you may be witnessing his cognitive skills in action, even if you didn’t know it. A new online survey1 of dog owners from Purina Pro Plan,…
Read MoreWake County Pet Loss Support Group
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] If you have recently lost a pet loved-one and need someone to talk to, the SPCA of Wake County has a pet loss support group. It is free to attend and they meet (almost every) third Sunday of the month. Please check their schedule to…
Read MoreSPCA of Wake County 21st Annual Fur Ball Gala
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Attention pet lovers. We’re less than a month away from the 21st Annual Fur Ball Gala! Tickets are still available! The Annual Fur Ball supports the SPCA of Wake County and all that they do. Come out and support the SPCA of Wake County and…
Read MoreRaleigh Pet-Friendly Businesses Wanted
Do you know of a pet-friendly business in Raleigh? Raleigh Pet Sitters is looking for businesses that support our furry friends! If you know of an apartment complex, condo development, restaurant, or other business establishment that is pet-friendly…we want to hear about it! We’ll start announcing some of our favorites next week! If you would…
Read MoreNew Dog Toy Let’s Pet Play on Their Own
Dog owners everywhere take notice! There is a new dog toy in town that will keep your pup entertained all on their own. At the recent SuperZoo New Product Showcase event, Tether Tug took second place in the dog category. There were over 820 new products at the show. The Uber Tether Tug is an…
Read MoreBest Pet Names of 2016
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The votes have been tallied and the results are in – McLoven the Stud Muffin nosed out Kanye Westie in the dog division and Agent Jack Meower purred past Shakespurr in the cat category to be named the Wackiest Pet Names of 2016. Each year,…
Read MoreWhen Was Your Cat’s Last Visit to the Vet?
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Cats rule the Internet and our hearts – but veterinary visits for cats have fallen by 30 percent1 since 2001. In fact, only one cat is seen by a veterinarian for every five dogs2, despite the fact that 10 million more cats are owned in…
Read MoreHow A Dog’s Story Can Teach Your Children About Life
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] By Cheryl Smith One common method parents use to teach children responsibility is pet ownership, where kids help feed, clean and generally look after pets. As important as instilling a sense of responsibility is, there are many more lessons pets can teach us, says Cheryl…
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