💔 Many of us have experienced the profound loss of a beloved dog and found ourselves overwhelmed with inconsolable grief that can last weeks and months. According to Frank T. McAndrew, Professor of Psychology at Knox College, research shows the loss of a dog is, in almost every way, often comparable to the loss of […]
🐶🐱 June is National Pet Preparedness Month! Are you including your pets in your family emergency plan? Our rescue dog, Blue, (in photo above) was hit by a car around midnight on New Year’s Eve eleven years ago. He sneaked out the front door when a dinner guest went to his car to get his […]
This is why we remind everyone to cut up and properly dispose of all food bags, including chip bags, snack bags, cereal bags, pet food bags, etc. This cat got very lucky when a Good Samaritan saw him struggling with a chip bag over his head. She writes: “This poor little kitty. Saw “this” as […]
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! With holiday celebrations in full swing this year, Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start to summer! It’s the perfect weekend to celebrate with family, friends, and pets with a pool party, BBQ, backyard games, or watching baseball. No matter how you celebrate, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety […]
“What can I actually do to prevent pet suffocation and help spread the word?” We get asked this a lot! Here are a few easy ideas to start with: 🐶 Share our posts on social media warning your friends and family about the risks of pet suffocation. You can use one of ours here or […]
It’s National Rescue Dog Day! 🐶 Our dog, Blue (photo), was a rescue puppy from a kennel in Tucson. Part Staffordshire Terrier, Blue was one of the most affectionate, sweetest, smartest, and happiest dogs we ever owned. National Rescue Dog Day was founded to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters […]
As the spring and summer months approach, and we can enjoy the outdoors more often with our dogs, it’s a good time to be aware of insect bites from ticks, bees, wasps, scorpions, ants, and other pesky insects. Ticks carrying Lyme Disease can be found in remote wilderness, parks, fields, beaches, picnic areas, and residential […]
🚗 Does your pet love to ride in the car with you? With summer approaching, there’s nothing more fun than bringing your pet along for the adventure, so please make sure that you’re also keeping pet suffocation risks in mind! ❌ Leaving fast food bags, snack bags, drink containers, and other food bags in your […]
The sun continues to shine and we’re spending more time outdoors – but don’t forget about your pets when you’re hiking, walking, barbecuing, picnicking, swimming, or camping! Snacks such as potato chips, popcorn, pretzels, sandwiches, cookies, and candy are great for groups, but the bags that they’re packaged in pose a serious suffocation risk for […]
Happy Mother’s Day from our Founder, Bonnie Harlan, and her dog, Jag! Wishing all of the wonderful moms and fur moms a special day of joy and celebration! Your dedication, kindness, loyalty, tirelessness, and love for your families and pets is appreciated! Before summer sneaks in, don’t forget to take time for yourselves – a […]
