A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Animal shelters take care of animals who are looking to find a new home and since this is a huge endeavor, they are always looking for donations from people. While they always appreciate items for the animals such as blankets, toys, and food) and monetary donations, one of the greatest things you can donate to a shelter is your time. […]
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With the summer months coming up, there are a few things pet owners should think over and prepare for. There are things that occur during summer that aren’t usually an every day occurrence during the rest of the year. Due to this, everyone who owns a pet should take the proper precautions and measures to assure that any and all […]
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When people are looking for a pet, many forget about the variety of wonderful animals available at their local rescue shelter or humane society. People tend to overlook them and often forget about adopting an animal at all! Wouldn’t it be great to be able to share some facts about rescue shelters with people to help them learn more about […]
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It’s difficult to imagine the person I’d be had I not grown up with pets. Since I was born, I’ve had an animal by my side, teaching me valuable lessons, whether I was aware of it or not. Now that I’m an adult, I can fully appreciate all that my pets teach me, and how much better I understand life […]
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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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Pet stores line their shelves with endless toys for dogs, cats, rodents, and even birds. For these animals, chasing a ball or ringing a bell provides relief from boredom and stimulates a healthy mind. For reptiles, unfortunately, it isn’t always that easy. Pets like lizards, snakes, and turtles, won’t enjoy toys and playthings like other animals, which can be challenging […]
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As we move into the warmer days of summer, it becomes a perfect time to get outside to enjoy the weather and get some much needed exercise. But summer can put your pets at more risk than you might think. The changing season presents some unique challenges to taking care of your pets, and it’s easy to find yourself unprepared […]
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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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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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