Holidays

News from the ASPCA: April is celebrated as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. It’s a perfect time to adopt a pet from a shelter. Until all shelters become No Kill, pets are at risk for euthanasia. Your best friend is waiting at a shelter. If you see anyone abusing an animal, please report it […]

In Judaism, the Torah forbids eating certain foods during Passover. Any foods containing chametz are not to be eaten or owned by a Jew. Chametz is any product made from one of 5 types of grain – wheat, barley, spelt, rye and oats. In order to be considered chametz, the product must be combined with […]

This is just a reminder of how to keep your pets safe at Easter time. It’s tempting to treat the kids with gifts of rabbits and ohicks, but they are living beings. Unless you are committed to keeping them as pets and will care for them, consider substituting with a stuffed animal. The kids will […]

Here is a list of the Pet Holidays for January and February of 2012. We’ve included some holidays that are not for traditional pets, but for animals in general. JANUARY National Train Your Dog Month Walk Your Pet Month January 2nd – Happy Mew Day for Cats January 5th – National Bird Day January 14th […]

Here are some March holidays celebrating animals and people advocating for them. March 5 – Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race began. Named “The Last Great Race on Earth” the Iditarod alternates between 2 paths in odd and even years. It crosses 2 mountain ridges and tests the endurance of sled dogs and man in temperatures […]

International Polar Bear Day is celebrated on February 27. The day is dedicated to learning more about polar bears and the dangers they face. The polar bear is related to the brown bear and probably evolved from brown bears which became isolated from the rest of their species. Brown bears and polar bears can mate […]

Shelter cats should be considered for adoption all year, but June has been designated as a special month for adoption. There are several things you can do to celebrate Shelter Cat Adoption Month. Visit your local shelter. Take a friend or two along. Volunteer to help in any capacity they may need you. Become a […]

It’s holiday time or your best friend’s birthday. You know the joy of sharing your life with a pet and would like to give that joy to someone special. But before you rush out to choose that pet, there are important considerations. A pet is a living being and represents a commitment for years, some […]

OCTOBER National Animal Safety and Protection Month Adopt a Dog Month – sponsored by the American Humane Association Adopt a Shelter Dog Month – sponsored by the ASPCA National Pet Wellness Month – encouraging owners to be aware of their pet’s health and make an appointment with the vet. Fire Pup Day – Fire pups […]

Petfinder.com is sponsoring an Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week, September 17th – 25th. Their theme is “Don’t hate me because I’m……….(fill in the blank) Adopt me because I need you.” And there are any number of pets in shelters waiting for adoption. If you are ready to invite another pet into your home, consider […]