A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
The title of “Man’s Best Friend” has been one earned by dogs for centuries. Our canine companions have been by our side since the rise of humankind as a friend, ally, and helper. Over the years, we have been able to effectively breed dogs for specific tasks such as guarding, hunting, and companionship. However, with the passage of time, there have […]
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After careful consideration, you have decided to add another member of the family to your home. If you have not read about what to consider before adopting, check out this article before you continue. Now, you need to prepare for your new fur baby to make a smooth transition from the busy shelter to the quiet comforts of home. Here […]
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Cats are masters of hiding illness or pain. Typically, the only indication a cat owner may have regarding the little tiger’s issue is when they become reclusive or start acting strangely. Even then it can take pet parents a little while to pick up on subtle behavior changes in pets that are notorious for their tendencies to be aloof at times. That’s […]
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We all love Man’s Best friend, and what better way to show it than showering them with a few of these unique gifts that will help both of you live long and happy lives together. The Breeze Guard is the perfect addition to your vehicle so that both you and your pooch can enjoy the breeze while driving. Now, you […]
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As many of you may know, Sitting for a Cause has long been an advocate of the Adopt, Don’t Shop movement. It should come as no surprise that as Adopt, Don’t Shop supporters, we were happy to hear about the legislation passed in Boston two weeks ago and how it’s setting some amazing precedents. According to the Boston Globe, back […]
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Despite the collapse of the Soviet Union, the stray dogs in Moscow have a surprisingly well-documented history which animal behaviorists have been paying close attention to for several decades. During the Soviet period in Russia the packs of wild (or stray) dogs in were regulated. Only the clever canines who learned to stay in isolation were able to survive. Usually, […]
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You may have read articles from earlier weeks highlighting the benefits of finned and feline friends. This week we will be talking about the many benefits of man’s best friend, the ever lovable dog and how they help you stay healthy. 1. Unlike other pets, dogs require lots of activity to keep them happy and healthy. This means that puppy […]
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As you may have read last week there are some unique health benefits that our aquatic friends can help us with. This week we would like to look at the upsides of getting friendly with our new feline contenders. Here are 5 surprising health benefits of bringing a kitten or cat into your life… 1. Sorry dog people (don’t worry, […]
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Many people consider fish to be strictly for newcomers to the pet parent world. However, there are several benefits these aquatic acquaintances provide that other pets like cats and dogs don’t (yes, I said it). It is a largely accepted fact that having a pet of almost any kind will lower your stress, anxiety, and blood pressure. That being said, […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Chances are you are headed towards a diabetic coma induced by the many chocolates bestowed on you from your sweetheart. With sweets in the belly and love on your mind you may get to thinking about how the holiday came to be associated with romantic love. A little bird told me that it all started with […]
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