A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Pets are thought of as companions and even family, but they can be much more. We learn so much from our pets without even realizing it, from simple life lessons to enormous feelings. I have learned a lot from my furry friends. I learned about responsibility. Having a pet means you need to care for someone else’s needs along with […]
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Hello Summer! Now that school is out and the sun is shining, many people are going to be heading to beaches, lakes, and rivers for some fun with their families. If your family includes a dog, then it’s likely they will be joining you. As a good pet parent, you will make sure your dog stays cool and has plenty […]
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Let me begin by saying, I was raised as a dog person. My first pet was my loveable boxer who I took with me everywhere I went. This meant that I was generally opposed to cats. With terrible allergies and a negative connotation to the species, I have never had a positive outlook. However, now that my allergies are under control and […]
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Jump back to 2014 when the United States was first introduced to the concept of “cat café’s.” The overall feel involves the soothing comfort of a coffee shop with a coziness of cats surrounding the area. The idea has been around for a few years and was a creative way to introduce adoptable cats to the public. If you have […]
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While many of us don’t like to think about it, there will come a time in your life when you will face the loss of a pet. When coping with the loss of a pet, it is important to think of the ways to commemorate the time spent with your loved one. Here are seven ways to memorialize your pet! […]
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Just like humans, dogs and cats can get sick and need regular health checkups. Sometimes these visits can be very expensive. Some pet parents have turned to pet insurance to help with the medical costs of owning a pet. Here’s the lowdown on pet insurance to help you decide whether or not you want to invest in it! What is […]
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Editor’s Note: Please join us in welcoming our newest intern, Alexandra Gaffey! Abraham Lincoln once said, “no matter how much cats fight, there always seems to be plenty of kittens.” While this statement remains true to this day, most of said kittens will end up in shelters as do precious puppies and other furry friends alike. According to ASPCA, approximately 6.5 million companions will […]
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My mom likes to tell me the story about when I was one year old and I first met my dad’s best friend and dog, Copper. He peed on me. I know that it may seem weird to bring this up, but from that day forward, I knew that pets could teach you a whole lot about life. Copper peeing […]
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Pet birthdays and adoption anniversaries are times to celebrate. I have seen doggy birthday parties, where friends from the dog park are invited to celebrate a birthday as well as simple celebrations with family only. However you choose to celebrate, here are some ideas to make your pet’s day extra special 1. Cake. There are a lot of pet friendly […]
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Chirp, squeak, and nibble. Our little friends are just as important to us as our big ones. Hamsters, mice, bunnies, lizards, fish, and many more tiny companions rely on us pet parents even more than our bigger babies. They may not need to be taken on walks to go potty or play fetch, but they do need a whole lot […]
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