Your Pet Safety Tips for 4th of July

The Surprising Truth: Pets and Independence Day

4th of July – fun for us; terrifying for your dog (not so much cat)

American Bull Dog pup on flag

Enter our 4th of July Pet Photo contest for a chance to win awesome prizes! (Click my picture for more info)

Did you know that shelters run nearly around the clock on July 5 year after year? Did you catch that? Yes, it’s the day after July 4th. Pets, especially ones as intuitive to us as dogs, have no idea what the meaning of Independence Day (or 4th of July for that matter). To them it’s just another beautiful day. Continue reading

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4th of July Pet Photo Contest

Calling All Cute Pets

This pet photo contest is for you

Lets get your best shot here! We’re looking for creative, cute, and unique photos of your pets around this 4th of July holiday. I am especially excited to see your interpretations of what you think your pets see Independence Day as. Are they heroes? No, no, are they superheroes? Are they patriots? Are they simply clueless pups? We are excited to see your entries and we hope you’re just as exited to win!

Don’t forget to keep it safe this holiday! Brush up on your 4th of July Pet Safety Tips.

Examples of Great Photos of Pets on 4th of July

Can you get better?

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American Heart Association: Pets Are Good For You

Describe your dog in a word

Joyous. In a word, that’s what my dogs are to me. In love, in play, even in sleep as they run after that something in their dreams, eyes flickering left to right, legs carrying them through fields.  Continue reading

The Cat Has Spoken: Food & a Pet Sitter! Then GO on Your Vacation

You meowin’ at me?

This is a cat sitting story of how I met Fred. A striking gentleman in his prime.

Hello Fred

“Hey there, I’m Fred! You know, the cat? Aren’t I a handsome fellow?

He enjoys great weather, much like the one we’ve been having. He is known for his sultry voice and a warm hello. We made friends just about instantly as he came peeking out from behind a door in a hallway; he was checking me out. With a touch of caution, he made his way over to me and head-butted my shin. Yes, it’s safe to say, it was love at first sight. Continue reading