A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
The following information includes things I assume my cat, Saya, thinks about me as an owner. This is from Saya’s perspective, so enjoy! “There are a lot of things I’ve had to teach my mother since she adopted me when I was a kitten. I don’t know what she would have done if I didn’t choose her! We need each […]
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Getting a new pet is a big decision and it becomes that much more important when you add kids into the mix. There are lots of things you need to think about before bringing a new furry friend into your home. How can you be sure that you’re making the right decision for your family? Here are a few things […]
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Whether you’re a proud puppy parent or are just curious about adopting a dog, you’re sure to have heard the phrase “man’s best friend.” It’s true; dogs are wonderful companions that emotionally help you in countless ways, but did you know that they also socially help you? Check out these three ways that dogs help people connect and get ready […]
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Being an adoptive mother, I had many things to learn while raising my kitten, Smudge. Smudge has become an important part of my life. Important enough that I physically ache with missing her while I am away at college. But every reunion is beautiful. When I adopted Smudge, she was not happy about the foreign carrier I put her in […]
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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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Thinking about adopting a reptile? Even if you’re not, maybe you should consider it! Reptiles are great for teaching kids and first time pet-owners the basics of taking care of animals. Here are the top ten reasons why you should adopt a reptile. 1. There are many different kinds. Maybe you want a reptile with crazy colors like the False […]
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Adopting a pet is an exciting experience. It’s like bringing a new family member of your choice home! However, many people are more inclined to bring a younger pet into their home than an older one. Older pets are overlooked because of their age but they can be just as wonderful as a younger pet! What are some good reasons […]
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I was very uncertain about adopting a pet before I brought Mila into my life. And reasonably so; I was less than half way through college and didn’t know where my life was headed, I was concerned about what my roommates would think, and my parents were advising me against it. However, despite all these things pushing me away from […]
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