A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Summer can be fun for humans and dogs alike! Though dogs don’t need to wear any sunscreen, it’s still important to keep a close eye on the health of our four-legged friends in the summer heat, especially if you live in a geographic region that regularly experiences high temperatures or humidity. Here are five tips on how you can help […]
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A dog’s stomach certainly can’t eat everything humans eat, but they can eat some healthy fruits and vegetables that we keep around the house. These healthy, safe alternatives to the usual caloric pet treats sold in most stores could help your dog lose weight and still get to eat delicious snacks! Here are five fruits and veggies safe for your […]
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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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People love pets and seem to enjoy welcoming new adorable new pets into their families when given the opportunity. When I was a kid, I used to beg my mother to let my one cat have kittens because I thought cats were the best things ever. My mother’s response was always, “we can’t. We got her spayed.” I always wondered […]
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Animal shelters have many challenges facing them in their quest to unite abandoned animals with good homes. Battling people’s preconceived notions about rescue pets, public ignorance over curbing animal overpopulation, lack of centralized funding for these non-profit shelters, and the staggering number of animals all contribute to a veritable host of problems to surmount. One of the best ways to […]
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Hamsters are not only adorable, but they’re also a good starter pet or alternative to the more common options of cats and dogs, especially if anyone in your family has animal allergies. If you’re considering adding a hamster to your family, there are a few pieces of information that are important for any future hamster owner to know. Here are […]
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Cat’s stomachs are not as strong as ours, and their bodies are not meant to eat everything that is available to them. It is important for pet owners to ensure their pet is eating foods that are good for them. Here are five things that your cat should avoid eating at all costs. 1. Xylitol Xylitol is an artificial sweetener […]
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There are few things more traumatic than having a pet become lost. Animals that run away can often be hurt or injured, and no one wants their pet out of their lives even for a few hours! It always pays off to prepare beforehand to ensure this doesn’t happen, and fortunately there are plenty of ways to minimize the risk […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest inter, Troy Nikander. Troy is from New Hampshire and is a senior at Franklin Pierce University, majoring in English with a double minor in Psychology and History. He currently doesn’t own any pets, but would love to adopt a dog after college. When I was growing up, I was very afraid of dogs, especially medium or […]
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Many people think that cats are one of the best animals to have. However, many of these people who adopt or are thinking of adopting a cat have no idea how to take care of one, the certain health precautions to take, toys to buy, and other necessities cat owners have to be aware of. If you are thinking about […]
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