Just like humans, pets need a balanced, nutritional diet to keep them happy and healthy. A lot of house pets, however, are being overfed or consuming too much unhealthy food during the day. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, in 2018 approximately 60 percent of cats and 56 percent of dogs were overweight or obese in the United States. A pet that is overweight is more prone to health issues and the excess … Continued
People who foster do so because they love animals and want to see them find loving homes. As an animal lover, you may already have several pets in your home and want to continue helping by fostering a local cat or dog. Safety concerns can hold people back when it comes to fostering animals in the same space as their pets. If you want to foster but you’re worried about your dog or cat, below … Continued
Adopting a pet is incredibly rewarding and much needed. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, approximately 6.5 companion animals enter shelters every year. You have the opportunity to provide a loving and safe home for a dog or cat in need. Below are 10 reasons why rescue pets are the best pets you could have. 1. You save a life Shelters can only support so many animals. Unfortunately, every … Continued
Animal rescues provide valuable services to their communities by taking in homeless and abandoned animals. What most people don’t realize is that rescuing animals is not an easy task. There is a lot of time and resources that go into running a local animal rescue. If you love animals and you’re looking for a way to help save furry friends in your area, then consider getting involved with a local rescue organization in one of … Continued
As soon as you say the word “walk” your dog probably starts dancing in place, eager for the leash to be clipped on so you can both go outside. Your enthusiasm, on the other hand, might be a little less exuberant. Pausing work to walk the dog can feel like a chore, which leads to you rushing through the task and cutting the activity as short as possible. Instead of rushing through your daily dog … Continued