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ASPCA “No Pet Store Puppies” Campaign Reaches Fever “Pooch” of Public Awareness
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 09:56 PM
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) continues its national No Pet Store Puppies campaign to raise awareness about puppy mill cruelty and the link between pet store puppies and puppy mills.
*** 100,000 consumers have already taken the No Pet Store Puppies pledge to help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies. ***
Will you help by taking the pledge too? Click on the badge or the links here to do it!
Im...Rejuvenating Treats for Pets! Rejuv-A-Wafers Offer Health and Happiness for Benny
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Saturday May 19th, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Rejuv-A-Wafers are one of Bensons new fave healthy treats to have at home. Keep in mind Benson is a 12-yr-old Golden with a finicky appetite- even toward treats these days.
The natural pet supplements are healthy, and make him happy he rolls over and roaches like a puppy after he gets them, which is usually after he goes potty.
Rejuv-A-Wafers help by purifying your pets body of dangerous toxins and chemicals, helping to improve overall appearance, health and well-being.
The benefits of...
ASPCA Offers Safety Tips in Response to Recent Pet Food Recalls
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Wednesday May 16th, 2012 at 12:36 AM
Important factors to consider for the protection of all family members
In response to the recent spike in pet food recalls, the ASPCAs (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Animal Poison Control Center has some suggestions on how to best keep two-legged and four-legged family members safe:
1. Do your research. Salmonella is the contaminant that appears to be the cause of concern during this most recent round of pet food recalls.
The most important thing for pet owners...
DogTV Special Promotion Code: Save 50 Percent!
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Thursday May 10th, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Have you all heard of DOGTV, the new television programming that is taking the nation by storm? As its name suggests, DogTV is a television channel scientifically developed for canine viewers.
DOGTV is cables first television network for dogs that is created exclusively for canines, and the humans who love them.
DOGTVs 24/7 programing helps stimulate, entertain, relax and habituate dogs with shows that expose them to various movements, sounds, objects, experiences and behavior patterns, all...
The Lifetime Cost of Pets: An Infographic Explains it All…
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Friday May 4th, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Did you know that an estimated 1 million dogs are named primary beneficiary in their owners wills?
Or that cat owners will spend nearly $5,000 on treats over the course of their cats lifetime?
Did you know that food costs are the biggest expense for most pets?
Me neither.
I learned it in this awesome infographic from the Silicon Valley Humane Society and Mint!
It takes a lot more than love, treats, and toys to give your pet a happy life, says Beth Ward, Chief Operating Officer at Humane Society...
Change the Future for Homeless Pets in Black During the Back in Black 2 National Adoption Event
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Wednesday May 2nd, 2012 at 02:33 PM
From the Best Friends Animal Society website and Facebook page:
Last year, the Back in Black adoption event was introduced to showcase black dogs and cats and give them the best chance at being adopted. And over 900 pets found homes!
This year, were back with Back in Black 2.
Our goal is to find good homes for 1,000 or more pets in black this May.
Right now, thousands of wonderful animals are waiting to be adopted at shelters and rescue groups nationwide. And every day, 9,000 pets are killed in...
ASPCA Announces Creation of Legal Advocacy Department to Protect Animals
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Monday April 30th, 2012 at 10:02 PM
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has announced the creation of a Legal Advocacy department to increase legal protections for animals across the country. The department will provide second chair legal support through the coordination of legal and other expert services vital to the effective handling of animal cruelty prosecutions, as well as conduct selective, affirmative civil litigation in cases with the potential to effect substantial change in animal...
Save Pets One Picture at a Time with First-of-its-Kind Facebook App
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Monday April 30th, 2012 at 04:16 PM
What if saving a pets life was as easy as visiting your Facebook profile or posting something to it?
A new, unique, online Facebook application Share a Pic, Save a Pet allows you to help save the lives of the nearly 8 million homeless pets in the U.S. today to drive public awareness and increase adoptions through social media!
Thousands of healthy, loving pets are in need of adoption right now, and you can help!
How?
Donate your Facebook page to a four-legged friend finding a forever home with...
10 Colleges With Renowned Pet Therapy Programs
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Monday April 23rd, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Recently, an article was published called, 10 Colleges with Successful Pet Therapy Programs.
I think it dovetails well with you guys- my audience and thought you might want to check it out. It was written by the staff at Best Colleges Online and is pretty darn good. I think a lot of people want to get involved in helping animals or helping animals help people, but dont know how.
This is a good road map to start with.
Pet therapy programs sound like such a great idea, and they certainly are. In...
$1 Million National Spay/Neuter Grant Program from PetSmart Charities® Saves Lives of Nation’s Most At-Risk Fur-Babies
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Friday April 20th, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Cats & pit bulls to benefit from low-cost spay/neuter surgeries
You, my beloved readers, can help put an end to a tragic situation
Each year, thousands of kittens and puppies wind up in shelters as you know. Many are euthanized as a result of accidental litters from pets that are not spayed or neutered.
In fact, 11,000 pets in this country are euthanized daily thats half of the 8 million pets that land in shelters each year, according to a PetSmart Charities study.
Not all of these pets...
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