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When you're ready to add a furry, feathered or scaled member to your family, it can be tempting to visit a breeder or a pet store for a "new" pet you can raise as your very own as soon as it is old enough to be away from its parents. There are many reasons why you should consider visiting a shelter first, however, and adopting can be a better, more responsible and more fulfilling option for both you and your new pet. Top 12 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet Many animal shelters are filled – even overfilled – with...

While we are all enjoying the summer sun and the activities that come with it, we may sometimes forget about our furry friends' reaction to the heat. Heat exhaustion can occur in any hot or humid space, even in a poorly ventilated indoor area. At the peak of the summer season, August is one of the hottest months of the year. With this, keeping pets cool and hydrated is of the utmost importance. Symptoms Pets, especially dogs, can appear to be tough and resilient to all types of weather, never complaining; that is, never complaining verbally. Dogs have different ways...

Some form of exercise should be a part of every person’s daily routine. With the warm weather still holding strong, there’s no better time to be outside, breaking a sweat, and soaking up some sun. It’s an even greater time to start exercising and enjoying physical activity with your pet. Before exercising or performing any sort of physical activity with your pet, always make sure that you both hydrate. In this scenario, your dog is not only your best friend, he’s also your workout partner. You will laugh, push each other, overcome challenges, and support one another on your way...

It's the big event of the summer--the 4th of July! And with it comes picnics, outings, and gatherings with family and friends. Of course, most of us don't want to leave out our four-legged family members from the celebratory fun! Remember that what's fun for us two-legged merrymakers, however, may not necessarily be fun for our furry friends. Your pet may well be happier staying at home and indoors rather than experiencing noisy fireworks and crowds. If, however, you are playing host to a cookout or just feel better having your pet as your date, there are a number of...

Dogs enjoys putting their mouths on just about everything. They will eat a shoe, lick the carpet, and in some cases even eat grass. It’s always a weird thing to watch as they try to wrap their mouths around individual blades, but it happens and it’s not necessarily a terrible thing. So, why do dogs eat grass? The simple answer is that they are just hungry, but in this article, I will highlight a few theories and notions as to why your dog might be grazing your lawn. A common theory for why dogs eat grass is because of an...