Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Tips for a happy New Year’s Eve with your pets

Happy New Year! New Year’s Eve is tonight. Are you and your pets ready? If you’re having a party at your house, consider safely containing even the most social party animal for his and her safety. You may think your pets seem happy, but cats, dogs and other pets are excellent at hiding stress (a [...]



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Sunday, December 28, 2014

The road to my heart is paved with pawprints.





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Monday, December 22, 2014

Do pets make good gifts?

It’s funny how in the animal shelter and rescue world, there has been a real shift among many staff and volunteers within the past few years about giving pets as gifts. Yes, you still do hear some saying that pets should never be given as gifts. They hold on to the belief that pets given [...]



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Home is where the…





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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

A free gift for new puppy parents!

Puppies can be a popular holiday item! While of course we support adopting a puppy from a local rescue or shelter, even if you or someone you know is buying a puppy from a breeder or pet store, we want to help those puppies stay happily in their new families too. The Puppy Manual is [...]



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Thursday, December 4, 2014

What I did when a stray dog attacked

I’ve been out walking my dog and been attacked by a stray dog. Thanks to being prepared and a good dose of luck, all of us escaped without any permanent harm. The first time I witnessed a loose dog attack a person was in New York City’s Central Park, when from far away I watched [...]



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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The Way This Homeless Dog Thanks Her Rescuer will Bring Tears to Your Eyes

When Annie Hart received a call that a homeless poodle was hit by a car and needed her help, she didn’t think twice and raced to the scene. Having rescued numerous animals from the throes of despair, she had seen it all. But she wasn’t prepared for the sweet and gentle way sweet Layla would [...]



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Sunday, November 23, 2014

What are your pets thankful for?

What are you and your pets thankful for this Thanksgiving? Love Kindness Generosity Charity Tell us and share a photo of your pet on our Adopt-a-Pet.com Facebook page! Check out our previous Thanksgiving and Black Friday articles too: This Black Friday adopt a black pet! Traveling with your Pet Thanksgiving Day? Pet Travel Tips for [...]



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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Soldier the dog

Missouri Puppies for Parole shared this story with us in honor of Veteran’s Day last week. Such a story is heart-warming to share on any day! They said, “Here is a veteran from the Greatest Generation who along with the many thousands of Veterans of so many of our wars we celebrate this week and [...]



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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Monday, October 27, 2014

Renting with pets

One of the top three reasons pet owners tell shelters they are giving up their pet is because of “moving” or “landlord” – but with some extra flexibility and knowledge about how to find a pet-friendly rental, or negotiating with your landlord, it doesn’t have to be that way! It is true that finding a [...]



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Thursday, October 23, 2014

A dog doesn’t care…

“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heard and he will give you his.” We love this quote from John Grogan. It’s so true and for cats and other pets too!!! Our pets love us with all of their hearts no matter our weaknesses. [...]



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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

How to make an indoor grass pet potty

Sometimes dogs or cats need an indoor place to go potty. You might be house training a baby kitten or puppy, getting an outdoor cat used to being and going potty indoors, or perhaps you have an elderly very-housebroken pet who won’t use pee pads and isn’t making it quickly enough to the outside. There [...]



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I’m a dogaholic

Rescuing a dog is a life-changing experience for so many people. Knowing you’ve saved a life is pretty profound and the great rewards our adopted pets bring to our world are simply immeasurable. Once you adopt one pet, you want to adopt them all! Have you had that experience, too? Tell us by commenting on [...]



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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Why and how to… train your cat to come when called

One of the first things I start doing the first day I have a new foster cat is to teach him or her to come when called. This isn’t just a party trick! Just like for dogs, teaching your cat “recall” or to come to you when you make a particular sound or say a [...]



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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Why do dogs chew?

Our friends over at Purina created this simple graphic to help you understand some of the key reasons that puppies and dogs often like to chew. It’s important to give your puppy or dog appropriate chew toys and treats so they can have relieve pent up stress and energy… and have some fun! It’s also [...]



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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Do dogs like to be pat on the head? (With videos!)

There’s just something so appealing about the smooth or shaggy top of a dog’s head. Cats too, but humans haven’t passed down the tradition of patting a strange cat on the head! The truth is, most dogs don’t like be patted – as in a tap tap tap motion with our hand – on the [...]



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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Every day is hump day

It may be Thursday, but EVERY day is hump day! LIKE if your pets are spayed or neutered and SHARE to spread the word. RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Friday, September 19, 2014

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Moving with your pets

Last month I moved with my pets. It had been over a decade since I last moved, even though I consider myself a “pro” at moving with pets, there were still some surprises! My moving experience has been mostly long-distance moves, the kind that took me and my dogs and cats around the world or [...]



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Thursday, September 4, 2014

The Dangers of Dark Chocolate for Pets

Whoa! Did you know that dark chocolate is even more dangerous to pets than milk chocolate? Good to know and share with friends to keep pets safe! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Don’t Shop, Adopt: Inside the exotic pet trade

We love informative infographics that help animals! The awesome folks over at Havahart created the “Don’t Shop, Adopt: Inside the exotic pet trade” infographic below about the exotic pet trade and how it not only harms the exotics but companion pets like dogs and cats as well. Infographics are a great way to learn a [...]



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Monday, August 18, 2014

How can I find a home for a pet that I’ve rescued or found?

Whether you rescued a pet from the street, a home where he or she was no longer wanted, or from a shelter, you are a pet hero! Thank you for helping a pet in need and trying to find him or her a new loving home. (If you are trying to find a new home [...]



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Monday, August 11, 2014

The Illusion of a Dog’s Size

HAHA! This is so true. Does this happen to you, too? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Who’s The #1 Internet Cat Celebrity?

We all know that the internet was made for cat videos, so it makes total sense that as a result, we have a new category of celebrities – the Cat Celebrity! Have you heard of Grumpy Cat, Nala Cat or Oskar The Blind Cat? What about Tara Hero Cat? Our friends over at Friskies put [...]



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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Touching Video: Crosby’s Story

Every creature deserves the chance at a life full of love and happiness. In this touching video, Crosby – a sweet pup born with a deformity – is given just that. Watch as this beautiful boy reaches his full potential. What an amazing story!!



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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Do all pet adoption agencies have strict restrictions?

Here at Adopt-a-Pet.com we receive all types of email from potential adopters. Below is one email we received recently that struck a chord with us. Nothing saddens us more than a wonderful potential home who gets frustrated trying to adopt a pet, to the point where they are considering turning to a breeder or pet [...]



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Friday, July 25, 2014

The Pooper Series: The Wanderer

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Do You Know the Truth About Heartworm Disease?

Heartworm disease is a very serious – and potentially fatal – condition that is caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart of dogs, cats and other species of mammals (heartwormsociety.org). Scary stuff, isn’t it? But perhaps the scariest fact isn’t about what [...]



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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Should Your Pet be #Instafamous?

Recently, we held our very first ever Happy Beginnings cover model search. Thousands of heartwarming and smile-inspiring photos poured in from awesome pet adopters just like you who were out to prove that shelter pets are loving, warm, and soulful beings. And since a picture says 1,000 words, we think there may be no better [...]



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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Contest: Cuddles and Rage Diorama Giveaway

Feeling clever? Great! Time to put those thinking caps on to come up with your most clever, heartwarming, sweet, and darn-right silly captions for our Cuddles and Rage Diorama Giveaway Contest. Our friends at Cuddles and Rage, the mixed media webcomic, made this one-of-a-kind diorama dedicated to Adopt-a-Pet.com and the pets we all love. Yep, [...]



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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer

We love Summer! With warm temperatures, sunshine on our faces, and social events galore this season has a lot of great things to offer, but there are also some potential dangers lurking for pets in warmer months. Do you know how to keep your pets safe? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Our mini [...]



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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

PetMatch, the world’s first visual pet search mobile app

PALO ALTO, CALIF (June, 2014) –Superfish, a pioneer in visual search technology, and Adopt-a-Pet.com announced today a new partnership that combines the power of the world’s largest non-profit database of adoptable pets with PetMatch, the world’s first visual pet search mobile app. The company also announced a new Android version of PetMatch to expand reach [...]



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Video: Scooter the Neutered Cat

Hip spectacles. No testicles. Meet Scooter, the suave neutered cat. He’s making it his mission to educate cat lovers on the importance of spaying and neutering. Check out his video for some great wisdom. Plus, he’s adorable!



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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Introducing a new cat – the crate method

There are lots of articles online already about how to introduce your newly adopted cat or kitten to your current cats or dogs… but most of them, including the ones we’ve written (see them here) start out with something along the lines of: “Put the new cat/kitten in a separate isolation room.” While this very [...]



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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Bayer’s K9 Advantix® II helps transform the lives of veterans and shelter dogs

When examining the relationships between pet adopters and their pets, there’s a well-known phrase that might come to mind – “Who rescued whom?” Now, that phrase has a whole new level of deep meaning. Our friends at Bayer K9 Advantix® II are teaming up with K9s For Warriors to simultaneously help shelter dogs in need [...]



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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Do you know what dangers for pets are in your purse?

Our handbags may be our favorite place to stash goodies we need on the go, but it’s also one of the top danger zones for pets. SHARE this message to keep purse poisons out of reach of little paws! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Rescue Video: Theo

Theo had been roaming the streets of Compton, California for a year before he was rescued. Neighbors said his family had moved and left him behind to fend for himself. Theo was dirty, hungry, and scared. But then Hope for Paws found out about him and made it priority #1 to save this little guy. [...]



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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Can my pet get sunburned?

Yes! Pets, just like people, can get a sunburn. Most pets have fur which does provide some protection from the sun’s burning rays, but pets don’t have fur on their noses or pads of their feet, and many pets have very thin or no hair on the tops of their snouts, the tips of their [...]



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Thursday, June 19, 2014

New Cartoon: Adopt. Don’t Shop.

Your new best friend is just waiting to meet you at your local animal shelter. Adopt. Don’t Shop! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Sunday, June 15, 2014

Should my pet have her first heat before she is spayed?

Many people still believe that a dog or cat should have her first heat before she is spayed. This old wives tale! I was in a vet office yesterday, and overheard a young couple ask the vet, “Can our puppy really get pregnant now? She is only a baby!” A 7- month-old baby, so the [...]



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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

The Pooper Series: The Detroyer

“The Destroyer” – Must kick up substantial chunks of lawn and delicate flowers, while simultaneously shooting poo into the sky. RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Friday, June 6, 2014

RedandHowling: A Prayer

Aww, surely she doesn’t mean it, right? Jokes aside, aren’t your pets ALWAYS in your prayers? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Sunday, June 1, 2014

So cute! Sleeping adopted puppy and baby

Blogger Jessica Shyba created a viral phenomena with her amazing photos documenting her son and their newly adopted puppy snuggling during their naps together. Our friends over at Petcentric write, “Jessica’s eye for coo-worthy moments between her son, Beau, and sleeping dog, Theo, (and the rest of the family) have spawned an Instagram account that [...]



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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The Pooper Series: Whirling Dervish Pooper

Does your dog have a style all his own – even when he’s tending to – um, how do we put this – his business? LOL RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Sunday, May 25, 2014

New Cat Adopter Question: Daily walks?

Like curious children exploring their world, new cat adopters never cease to delight pet adoption counselors with their unusual questions! Even after 15 years of pet adoption counseling, I can still be surprised with what they ask. Last week a new cat adopter who’d had dogs before but not cats, asked, “Do I need to [...]



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Friday, May 23, 2014

9 pets with stuffed animals they adore

You know how people often look like their pet? Well here’s a fun twist… pets that look like their stuffed animal toys! Our friends at Petcentric have put together this collection of nine cute photos, and some of these lovable pets and their favorite stuffed animals are hard to tell apart. They sure do enjoy [...]



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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Photos of smiling pets

We love photos of smiling pets! Our friends over at Petcentric posted pics of 7 smiling pets here, and we have to agree, pet smiles are contagious! We’ve added a seven smiling dog and cat photos of our own below. Pets sometimes smile with their eyes, but in these photos we think their grins are [...]



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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Advice Kitty: Take a Cat Nap

Has better advice ever been given? Cat nap? Don’t mind if we do… RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Dr. Dog Tip: The Hidden Danger in Your Craft Kit

Dr. Dog is back! This time, he’s here to warn of the potential danger to pet that is in your craft cabinet – glue, especially those that are MDI-based. SHARE this post to warn others! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

12 Foods that are Dangerous to Dogs

Our friends at Redandhowling whipped up this handy-dandy (and adorable!) list of foods that are toxic to your dog. Please SHARE with friends and fellow dog lovers. It could save a life! RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Sunday, April 27, 2014

3 ways to stop your cat from chewing

Cats like to chew and bite! It’s part of their nature, stemming from their wild predatory heritage. Even tiny baby kittens will pounce and bite on their litter mates or mom cat’s tail, as the instinct is strong from that early on. Since we’ve domesticated cats as house pets, part of our job is to [...]



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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Who Rescued Who?

Your pet may be a rescue, but let’s be honest… Who rescued who? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Monday, April 21, 2014

What’s The Difference Between Fleas and Ticks?

This Post is Provided by Amy Tonic from PetGuide.com. Spring is here… and that also means that fleas and ticks are making their way to your dog. They think of your dog as their summer home and they plan to take up residence for generations unless you evict them. Sure, fleas and ticks are little [...]



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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Our Pets Are Priceless

How true is this?! On our best days our pets are there to share in our joy, and on our worst days they help to take away the pain. Right? RedandHowling: Musings on Dogs, Cats & Other Bundles of Love.



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Honey the Pit Bull is on the Path to Healing!

Honey was found wired to a park fence in a rough part of town known for dog fighting. Her trembling body was laden with visible injuries that appeared to be bite wounds. An emergency veterinary examination put her on a costly treatment path including some complex facial reconstruction. Without financial support from generous donors like [...]



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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Are covered litter boxes better?

To cover or not to cover, that is the question! A question for you and for your cat. There are a number of pros and cons to covered vs uncovered litter boxes. For humans, in the pro column, they visually hide your cat’s bathroom, and going to the bathroom. If your cat is one who [...]



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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Adopting a cat or a kitten – which is better for me?

How wonderful! You are thinking about adopting a cat or kitten. Even more wonderful is that you’re doing your research (by reading this article!) before making a big decision, one that will last up to 20 years or so! There’s no denying that kittens are absolutely adorable. Their baby faces, tiny paws and noses, and [...]



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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Win Cash and Prizes for Yourself and Shelter Pets!

Wouldn’t you love if you could do something nice for yourself and for someone else at the same time? Wouldn’t it be even better if that “someone else” was a shelter pet near you? Enter to win the “Anchorman 2” Baxter Saves the Day Sweepstakes and you could be one of the winners who has [...]



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Monday, March 31, 2014

Our First Ever Cover Pet Search

Nothing proves to potential adopters that shelter pets are loving, warm, and soulful beings like first-hand accounts from adopters like you. And since a picture says 1,000 words, what better way to get the message across! You know your favorite photo of you with your pet – the one that just exudes happiness and with [...]



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Caring for a senior pet

One of the greatest joys of my life is caring for my senior pets. My grandma called older pets with silvery fur faces “sugar faces” so ever since I was little I’ve know how sweet older pets can be. The beautiful girl you see in the photo is a “fospice” i.e foster hospice dog that [...]



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Thursday, March 27, 2014

In Dog Years… a poem

In Dog Years… I know you have fought so hard to keep me and struggled to let me go, but the time has come for me to meet my maker and see the world from the other side. My purpose here is complete. I lived my life by example, the way I was designed to [...]



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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

The Most Pet Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Most pet owners think of their pets as much more than just animals. Often, our pets are considered a part of our family, and like any family member, you want to find a city or town that’s good for them. When you have kids, you choose a location based on good schools, safe neighborhoods, and [...]



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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Understanding your Cat’s Body Language

Cat’s haven’t figured out to talk human (yet!) but through vocalizations, body language, and demeanor your cat is a skilled communicator. Ears are one of the easiest indicators to read, especially if you’re not that familiar with cats. If a cat has tensely flattened his ears back or down and to the side, take those [...]



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Friday, February 28, 2014

The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Does having a pet make you healthier? It sounds like that could be the case. We recently surveyed members of our pet adoption community about how they perceive their health and the impact their pets have on it. Well, the results are in and guess what? By and large, most of the pet-owning respondents think [...]



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Spoil Your Pet at Pet360.com and They’ll Donate $20 to Adopt-a-Pet.com

We’re pleased to announce a new program that makes supporting Adopt-a-Pet.com super easy. All you have to do is stock up on cool stuff for your pet at Pet360.com and they’ll donate $20 to Adopt-a-Pet.com for your first order! Pretty cool, right? So, head over to Pet360.com right now to find all of your pets’ [...]



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Exercise for You and Your Dog

There’s nothing your dog likes more than spending time with you. Pair that with your dog’s need for exercise, since our pets can be overweight just like humans, and playtime is a great way to bond as well as keep you and your dog in shape. I enjoy taking long walks or jogging around the [...]



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Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Health Benefits of Pet Ownership

Does having a pet make you healthier? It sounds like that could be the case. We recently surveyed members of our pet adoption community about how they perceive their health and the impact their pets have on it. Well, the results are in and guess what? By and large, most of the pet-owning respondents think [...]



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Monday, February 24, 2014

Spoil Your Pet at Pet360.com and They’ll Donate $20 to Adopt-a-Pet.com

We’re pleased to announce a new program that makes supporting Adopt-a-Pet.com super easy. All you have to do is stock up on cool stuff for your pet at Pet360.com and they’ll donate $20 to Adopt-a-Pet.com for your first order! Pretty cool, right? So, head over to Pet360.com right now to find all of your pets’ [...]



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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Exercise for You and Your Dog

There’s nothing your dog likes more than spending time with you. Pair that with your dog’s need for exercise, since our pets can be overweight just like humans, and playtime is a great way to bond as well as keep you and your dog in shape. I enjoy taking long walks or jogging around the [...]



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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Litter Box Basics

What is a litter box? Do you need to train a cat to use one? What is the best kind of litter box? First-time cat owners usually have a lot of litterbox questions like these! Sometimes us cat experts forget that what to us is a simple innate-feeling understanding of cats and litter boxes is [...]



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4 Hypo-Allergenic Dog Breeds that Won’t Make You Sneeze

Do pets make you sneeze? Eyes water? Wheeze? Our friends over at Petcentric have compiled information about four awesome hypo-allergenic dog breeds that can make great pets for pet-allergic households. So even if you “Achoo!” after you pet most adorable pooches, you may not have to give up your dreams of owning a pet because [...]



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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

For a Stylishly Green Home, Look to IMI Design Studio

Make your dream house a reality with the assistance of the premier Scottsdale Arizona interior design and indoor architectural group. A recipient of numerous awards from colleagues, Scottsdale Arizona Interior Design is a top-tier design company that provides ingenious design ideas and options to change and renovate your home. Planning to go fashionably and functionally environment-friendly with your house? Speak to these friendly folks for amazing design ideas. For an aesthetically attractive, functional, and fashionably green home, get in touch with IMI Design Studio.

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For many years, environment-friendly products have become more popular. The Go Green movement is well-entrenched in most societies around the globe as it seeks to lessen the negative effect caused by the ecological footprint of a lot of consumer products. IMI Design Studio is not a stranger to this. This award-winning interior design and indoor architectural company develops remarkable concepts focused on developing sustainable works while abating any adverse impact to the environment. Make your environment-friendly home dream become a reality. Convey your thoughts and talk to amazing folks at IMI Design Studio.

IMI Design Studio hosts a number of LEED-accredited interior design professionals. This interior design and indoor architectural firm knows what it takes to develop elegant yet practical living spaces for both residential and commercial projects. If you're planning to go fashionably and functionally green with your office or home, talk with the design experts at IMI Design Studio. With their help, you can realize your dream home or workplace that's practical, well-designed, and environment-friendly.

IMI Design Studio: The Leading Scottsdale Arizona Interior Design Firm You Can Rely On


Enrich the look, feel, and comfort of your house or office with the assistance of the luxury interior designers at IMI Design Studio. Their innovative concepts will transform your living spaces into fashionably functional areas. Want to highlight the light, space, and color features of your house or workplace? Contact these remarkable folks. The friendly interior design professionals at IMI Design Studio constantly discover means to develop an unbelievable blend of beauty and performance, looks and utility, and natural beauty and function. Discuss your interior design and indoor architectural needs with these fantastic individuals.

When it comes to reconditioning your house or workplace, you can count on Scottsdale Arizona Interior Design to deliver advanced options and innovative designs so you can have the living space you've always yearned. Look forward to incredibly conceived designs that are not only elegant but completely functional as well. With the help of their LEED-accredited interior designers, go fashionably and functionally green with your house or workplace.



If you're ready to refurbish your home or workplace to achieve that fashionably glamorous yet practical setting, get in touch with the trustworthy folks at IMI Design Studio. Trust these interior design and indoor architectural experts to work wonders to your home or work area. Don't hesitate to call this leading Scottsdale Arizona interior design company at 480.970.8979 (in Scottsdale, AZ), 480.837.8979 (in Fountain Hills, AZ), or 580.507.3701 (in Truckee, CA) or go to their website at http://www.imidesignstudio.com/ for more details.

Monday, February 17, 2014

For 24/7 Plumbing Help, Call an Emergency Plumber Scottsdale

Searching for a reliable emergency plumber Scottsdale that delivers 24/7 help? If high-grade plumbing service from a respectable business is what you need, check out the experienced plumbing experts at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. The company has been in this business for over 30 years. If you have dripping faucets or flooded bathroom, these dependable plumbers will finish the job.

These plumbing technicians are likewise identified for their punctuality. As part of the company's policy, these plumbing professionals will arrive at the customer's home within the time frame confirmed by their customer service agents. If there's delay, it's you they'll pay! Now that's Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's prompt assurance to you!


Benjamin Franklin Plumbing also offers 24/7 and emergency plumbing services to residents all over Arizona, specifically those residing in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, Gilbert, Mesa, and Chandler locations. Seek them for emergency plumbing assistance for busted pipelines or dripping commode fixtures.

And did we mention this punctual Scottsdale plumbing company was ranked as the top plumbing professional in Arizona in 2012? If your waste disposal unit gets congested, your restroom floods, or your water heater not working, you can count on the professional plumbing repair and setup services from the certified, trustworthy plumbing professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. These experts have the abilities, know-how, and tools to offer you with the good plumbing solutions to your contentment.

Top-Notch, Trustworthy Help from This Emergency Plumber Scottsdale


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No plumbing job is too small or big for the trustworthy, on-time plumbing professionals at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. You can anticipate top-notch work and contentment in every kind of plumbing task they do. From regular toilet and faucet components to complex sewer line repairs, these licensed plumbers will make sure the task gets done to your fulfillment. You will be pleased with their work results!

This Arizona plumbing wizards offer repair and setup services that varies from broken pipeline repairs, water heater fixing, commode fixtures, and house plumbing security. Since they know how valuable your time is, the licensed plumbing specialists at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing will make sure that they have all the tools, equipment, and parts on hand when they see you at your house. This way, they will be able to carry out 90 percent of the plumbing works without having to invest much time looking for the needed parts in other places.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's reliable plumbers will offer a full and detailed evaluation of your plumbing problem. After evaluating what has to be done, they will give a rough quote of the expenses and recommendations on how to minimize the costs of your plumbing charges. For expediency, the company provides simple payment options and accepts major credit cards and checks as various other forms of payment.

No matter what your plumbing needs are, you can trust these reliable plumbing specialists. If you require trustworthy, top-notch help from an emergency plumber Scottsdale that's readily available 24/7, speak with the friendly plumbing professionals of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing at 602-903-1762.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Pucker up! It’s the 2nd Annual Great American Pooch Smooch and Kitty Kiss

Valentine’s Day is upon us and you remember what that means, don’t you? It’s time to show the world just how loving and wonderful adoptable shelter pets are! Join us on this Friday, February 14th for Adopt-a-Pet.com’s Second Annual Pooch Smooch and Kitty Kiss. Here’s how you can join: Pull out your camera phone and [...]



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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Happy Beginnings: Khaki now Bernie

Today’s Happy Beginnings story with it’s snowy photos will make you smile and see how much fun winter can be for a newly adopted dog! Nothing warms us like a sunny day than a story of how Adopt-a-Pet.com helped a homeless pet find a new loving home. (We’d love to hear yours too, and would [...]



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Monday, February 10, 2014

Look to Gilbert Dental Center for Top-Notch Smile Care

Experience the most thorough, personalized dental care at Gilbert Dental Center. When you and your family need specialized smile care, it's nice to know there's a premier, highly certified dentistry practice that's close to your house. Come to Gilbert Dental Center and experience true commitment and focus to fulfill your cosmetic, implant, and restorative dentistry needs. Whether it's a routine dental checkup, a smile remodeling, or a comprehensive implant dentistry procedure, you're in excellent hands at Gilbert Dental Center.

With steadfast dedication and perseverance to serve the unique needs of its patients, Gilbert Dental Center has actually been delivering top-notch, leading-edge dental therapy and care services for over 30 years. Led by Drs. Bollwinkel and Packer, this dental practice has advanced to become one of the widely acknowledged progressive leaders in smile care. With their brand of dentistry, you can depend on Gilbert Dental Center.

The Cutting-Edge Difference That Makes Gilbert Dental Center Exceptional


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Gilbert Dental Center offers reliable, innovative solutions to all kinds of dental problems. Whether it's cosmetic or implant dentistry you need, expect cutting-edge smile care development that answers to you and your family's distinct needs. Achieving the ideal look and function of your smiles is within easy-reach. Get in touch with Gilbert Dental Center for the finest smile care available.

When it pertains to ground-breaking therapies and superior smile care, there's only one name to trust. Contact the friendly and reliable dental specialists at Gilbert Dental Center. It's not just the talent and ability that makes Gilbert Dental Center a cut above the rest; they're likewise geared up with the most recent innovation that allows them to deliver the most modern dental treatment and fulfill the ever-changing smile care needs. Need reliable dental care? Now you know who to trust. Speak with the dental specialists at Gilbert Dental Center.

Whether it's as simple as a routine appointment or as complicated as an implant dental procedure, look to Gilbert Dental Center for leading-edge dental treatment and care solutions. With their advanced methods and state-of-the-art centers, this dental practice is acknowledged for its up-to-date, extensive dental services. What's more, they deliver superior smile care in a warm and cozy environment. With your comfort and convenience in mind, you can rest easy in knowing Gilbert Dental Center has what it takes to provide advanced, effective options to all kinds of dental troubles.

All the Smile Care You Need Under One Roof


Gilbert Dental Center has helped hundreds of individuals with their dental care needs for over 30 years now. If there's one name to trust when it comes to smile care, it's got to be Gilbert Dental Center. Experience genuine remarkable smile care and personalized, comprehensive dental therapy services. Count on Drs. Bollwinkel and Packer to provide for your cosmetic, implant, or restorative dentistry needs.

Looking for sophisticated dental care that will fit you and your family's needs? Look no further! When it comes to comprehensive smile care, talk to the area's finest. Contact Gilbert Dental Center at (480) 892-5089 or visit their website at: http://www.arizonasmilecenter.com for more information on advanced, personalized smile care.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Happy Pet Valentine’s Day

How deep does your love for your pets run? St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, but we’d like to adopt Saint Valentine for all the pet lovers out there too! February 14th may be the official day to send valentines and gifts to your loved ones, but you know how some [...]



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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

1-2-3 Bunny Safety Rules for Kids

When we were teenagers, my sister had a feisty dwarf bunny named Ribbit that lived in her bedroom. She moaned about cleaning his cage, but we both loved his quirky personality, feeding him crunchy leftovers from my mom’s garden, watching him jump and twirl happy airs above the carpet, and laughing when he very seriously [...]



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Play the Purina® Prize Bowl

Getting ready for the big game this weekend? Or have no idea what we’re talking about? Either way, you can have some super fun and a chance at scoring big in the Purina® Prize Bowl Instant Win Game! The Game began at 12:00:01 p.m. ET on 1/22/14 and runs through 3:00:01 p.m. ET on 2/12/14 [...]



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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Tips Before You Adopt a Horse

Adopting a horse is a big decision, in more ways than one! I grew up riding and caring for horses, with a big lesson/riding barn on one side of my childhood home, a small two-horse barn where we kept our adopted one-eyed pony on the other side. When I was a teenager, we build a [...]



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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Grant Recipient: The Litter Box Kitty Rescue

We are so happy to be able to share with you some more stories from one of the Adopt-a-Pet.com Veterinary Care Fund grant recipients! The Litter Box Kitty Rescue, Inc. is one of 10 grant recipients this month. In the last few months of last year, our grant program accepted applications from shelters and rescues [...]



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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

How much does it cost to own a horse?

Horses are beautiful, magical creatures! Humans and horses have shared strong bonds for thousands of years. You may have dreamed a long time about owning your own horse, riding through nature, enjoying the thrill of a gallop or a gentle nuzzle of a carrot-seeking nose. Adopting a horse is a wonderful way to make your [...]



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Call on the Reliable Plumbing Help at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

Need the assistance of reliable plumbing professionals? You can rely on the seasoned plumbing experts at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. With over 30 years in business, these dependable specialists can perform all types of plumbing repair works and setup services. Do you need help with your busted pipes or obstructed drains? They can finish the job for you.

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Wouldn't it be nice if your plumber arrive on the time as guaranteed? At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, that's their punctual pledge to you. Punctuality is their policy, as their plumbing experts will arrive on the time guaranteed by their customer service representative. If there's any hold-up, they'll pay you. That's their punctuality guarantee to you!

Have you experienced a plumbing emergency in the middle of the night? Leaking faucets and clogged drains can be a nightmare if you have nobody to assist you. But no need to fret because assistance is offered even in the evening. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency plumbing services so you can have assurance and peace of mind.

Did you know this Mesa plumbing business was  as Arizona's top plumbing professional in 2012? So the next time your washroom floods, your water heater is broken, or your faucet leaks, call on these professional, prompt plumbing professionals for the most effective options to your satisfaction. With their abilities, experienced, and equipment, you know you're in excellent hands with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

Delivering Excellent, Trustworthy Plumbing Help in Mesa


When it comes to plumbing works, no task is too difficult or intricate for the trustworthy and dependable specialists at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. They do everything from easy dripping faucets to complicated sewage system setup works. And they do not stop up until the job is done. These punctual plumbing technicians in Mesa deliver the very best, high-grade plumbing services in Arizona.

If you're searching for professional plumbing technicians to help you with plumbing repair works and installments, call on Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to do the job for you. Their services consist of water quality treatment, water heater installation, and sewage system repair works. Understanding that you are occupied with other things and have more various other vital things to do, these effective plumbing specialist have all the needed devices and parts on hand so they can carry out the plumbing job without having to lose time searching for these devices somewhere else.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's trusted plumbing professionals will offer a complete and in-depth examination of your plumbing issue. After examining exactly what needs to be done, they will provide a rough price quote of the costs and suggestions on exactly how to minimize the expenses of your plumbing charges. For efficiency, the company offers easy payment options and accepts major credit cards and checks as various other forms of payment.

For excellent plumbing repairs and installations, you can count on these punctual and trustworthy plumbing specialists. If you require cutting-edge and reliable 24/7 plumbing help in Mesa, give Benjamin Franklin Plumbing a call at 602-903-1762.

Sunday, January 12, 2014

How to give a dog a bath

Giving a dog a bath can be fun – or a challenge! You might not expect it, but even the most untrained dogs will often be really good when you give them a bath. Dogs can understand you’re helping them get clean, and most appreciate it! If you are an experienced dog bather, you might [...]



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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

How to Adopt a Bird like a Parrot

You may have noticed that we don’t have many blog articles here about adopting parrots or other birds. That’s because although I have had decades of experience caring, fostering, and adopting out dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets in my work with animal shelters and rescues, when it came time to counsel someone about adopting [...]



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