A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Held in high regard for thousands of years, cats are special creatures. Often thought of as aloof, the truth is cats provide more care for us than we ever thought possible, and scientific research is beginning to make this very clear. From reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, cats can do it all when it comes […]
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Have you ever considered adopting a non-traditional pet? Exotic pets can bring much excitement and happiness into your life. Like other animals, the amount of care needed varies, but the effort is worth it! Here are 10 unique pets you should consider becoming your next family member. 1. Stick insects I’ve never thought of insects as pets before, but this […]
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Pets all around the world are feeling the Christmas spirit reappear after going without it for the last 11 months. Although they may not understand the meaning of Christmas, or why we humans make such a big deal out of it, they are always working their best to please us, even if sometimes it doesn’t turn out quite like they […]
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After a while, going on a walk with your dog becomes routine. Sometimes it can become boring and you might start to dread it. However, it doesn’t have to be a drag! There are many ways you can switch up your walk to make it more entertaining for both you and your dog. Here are 6 ways to have more […]
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As a dog owner and animal enthusiast who has lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life, standout dog showing, agility, and showmanship events in the geographical area tend to draw my interest and attention. From the famous Rose City Classic in Oregon, to British Columbia’s Pacific Kennel Club Show, this is a list of the best, most popular dog […]
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We look to celebrities for their fashion, their acting, and their fascinating lives. But did you know that we can also look to them to do the right thing? There are a variety of celebrity figures that support adopting a rescued animal and are even willing to go farther than that! It inspires us to do the same in our […]
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When trying to spread awareness about the need for good homes for animals in need of adoption, catching people’s attention with a funny or well placed advertisement can go a long way. They can both awareness for the plight of shelter animals and bring a little humor or empathy to someone’s day. There are many memorable advertisement campaigns out there, […]
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When people think of animals shelters, they don’t often think about the variety of animals they will find when they visit. The truth is, there is a surprising number of different types of animals available, from smaller animals, to the more common ones we expect to find, to even livestock! It pays to keep in mind all of the different […]
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If only all animals could wag their tail like a dog or purr like a cat to let us know they were happy. With no vocal cords, arms, or legs to let us know how they’re feeling, snakes can often be rather difficult to decipher, leaving owners confused and frustrated. Though all behavior is relative to breed and individual reptile, […]
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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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