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Avoid destructive pet behavior with the help of boredom busters for doggos and kitties

 

Nobody likes destructive pet behavior! Ward it off with the help of boredom busters for dogs and cats!

 
Is Craiglist still good for finding lost pets?

 

Posting a lost pet to Facebook groups, and your own Facebook profile, can be very helpful. Craigslist is another online tool that many people turn to.

 
Hot dawgs & cool cats need you to be prepared

 

Summer's recreational activities are a blast, but adding furkids into the mix makes it better!  Just remember to plan ahead for your pet's safety.

 
Key tools to assemble now!

 

Losing a pet can be a stressful experience, but a Lost Pet Toolkit can be used for finding lost pets.

 
Understanding how pet microchips WORK is critical

 

You should never rely on microchips alone. Although a critical tool, you are relying on a lot of things to go "right" if you depend solely on a microchip.

 
If your community requires it, you should know WHY

 

Even though most municipalities require a pet license, many pet parents don't get them.  So let's learn 5 W's of getting a one, shall we?

 
One of our biggest fears: someone stealing our pet

 

Abduction of dogs is a crime that is unfortunately too common, especially if your dog is a purebred or of a certain breed that owners might find desirable.

 
Let's keep them HOME for Christmas (& ALL holidays)

 

Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year...unless you are a fur kid. Then, it can be a bit MUCH (and potentially dangerous). 

 
You see the dog. You know it's lost. What now?

 

Sure, you're a doggo magnet at every party and you pet ALL the pups at the dog park. But do you know how to help a lost one get home?

 
Yeah, it's a cute tag, but is it really POWERFUL?

 

Guess what the second fastest way is to get your pet home in one day or less (after physically searching)?  A physical ID tag on their collar.  

 
Dogs: Always assume LOST. Cat: Might be just exploring.

 

Every year, millions of dogs and cats end up lost. Some are found quickly, but many aren't, land in shelters, and the outcomes are not always so good. 

 
Natural disasters are rude and arrive "unannounced"

 

Tornadoes. Earthquakes. Fires. Floods. Landslides. Hurricanes that take unexpected turns. Are you and your pet prepared for a worst case scenario?