A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Erin Welsh! Erin is from New Jersey and attends Rowan University. She lives with her family and their eight cats, three dogs, a bird, fish, and many other small animals. As someone who has never lived in a house without pets, having pets is truly a wonderful and comforting thing. Currently, I have eight […]
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When you’re looking to buy a pet, it can be tempting to consider purchasing from an animal breeder. Many people view it in the same light of buying a new car instead of used, citing benefits like they can pick a certain type or that they are the pets first owner. What they don’t realize is that adopting a pet […]
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When people begin to look for a new pet, there are a variety of options that await them. One of the best choices is adopting from a local animal rescue shelter. However, many people have lingering fears or misconceptions about shelter animals and they allow these to steer them away from bringing home a great new friend into their lives! […]
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There are few greater joys in this world than bringing a new companion home, and doing so by adopting a pet in need makes that joy all the greater. But have you ever considered giving back something to those organizations that work tirelessly to place deserving animals in new homes? There are many ways to help support your local humane […]
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As we move closer to the summer, the month of April brings us daydreams of the exciting activities we just can’t wait to try. Cookouts, hiking, lazy days by the beachside; no matter what your preference there’s a summer activity for everyone out there. What better way to get ready for the summer than by bringing a new friend into […]
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There aren’t many people who would say no to snuggles from a cuddly, fuzzy little creature. It isn’t hard to see why dogs, cats, and many little rodents make such popular pets, but there’s a whole other world of pets to explore! Though they are scaly and cold-blooded, they might just warm your heart. Here are five reptiles you should […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Andrew Howland! Andrew lives in Vermont and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in professional writing. He is currently between pets, and can’t wait to rescue another new best friend. When we think of bringing an animal into our lives, we usually focus on the joy and satisfaction it will […]
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Recently I was upset to learn that we can no longer keep the cat I rescued for my mother because he makes her allergies worse to the point where she can’t breathe. After not even owning him a year, I’m now charged with the task of finding him a new home. As difficult and necessary as this decision was, I […]
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People tend to get squeamish when they are first introduced to the idea of a pet rat. They may picture some gigantic monstrosity roaming the sewers of New York and politely say, “No thank you.” This stigma surrounding rats comes mainly from popular media; they are portrayed as packs of ferocious trash-dwellers that attack and eat unsuspecting people. In reality, […]
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Welcome to Featured Rescue Friday, a series where we highlight an amazing animal rescue. This week we are featuring a rescue we crossed paths with at the SoCal Pet Expo in January, Foster Army Animal Rescue (aka FAAR)! FAAR was founded in May 2015 and was granted non-profit status in April of 2016. Since their inception less than two years […]
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