Top 10 Pet Safety Tips for July 4th πŸŽ†

Summertime is a scary time for many pets. The summer season is the start of thunderstorms in June and fireworks in July. Dogs, cats, horses, cows and other farm animals are often terrified by loud noises, flashing lights, and vibrations in the ground.

This week’s blog is a reminder to keep your pets safe and comfortable around the July 4th holiday. You can prevent fear and anxiety in your family pets.

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June 21, 2024: Take Your Dog To Work Day 🐢 πŸ’»

Pet Sitters International (PSI) started Take Your Dog to Work Day in 1999. Now in 2024, Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWD) is celebrating 25 years. The goal is to raise funds and awareness to support animal rescue and shelter dog adoptions.

TYDTWD celebrates the “joys of pets in the workplace for one day to support their local pet communities.”

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Summer Dangers for Cats: Heatstroke and Bug Bites 🌞

Summer is outdoor time for people and pets. Cats might get excited about summer. Unsure if indoor cats really feel the need to wander outdoors in the good weather (or if that’s what their pet parents think they feel.)

Either way, if you let your kitties out for some fun in the sun, be aware of those summer dangers: Bug bites, UV exposure and parasites.

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June Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

June is here and summer is in the air! Any reason is a good reason to celebrate the gift of love from your pet! Embrace their unbridled love to warm your heart!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – May Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Greetings! Welcome to the May edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month, I’m sharing a different story about animals. I have lots of ideas for DPM – one of my dreams is to create an animal sanctuary. Time to think about the process and I’m excited to begin the journey. Sharing my thoughts with you and the universe will make it happen. Enjoy!

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Silly, Catnaps and Wonder: What We Learn From Our Pets πŸƒ

Pet parents and animal lovers already know how much pets help our well being. As we continue to spend time indoors with our furry friends, we are reminded of other ways that our pets make us better people.

We could all use more help from our furry friends!

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – April Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Greetings! Welcome to the April edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. We’re in the middle of the spring season, and it’s a great time to celebrate our pets. Be Kind To Animals Month starts in May. Enjoy, celebrate and be kind to animals everywhere!

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Why I Volunteer for Cats in Need 😿

I’m working with a local animal rescue group, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC) in the greater Boston area.

Springtime is their busy kitten season. Kittens are in demand right now, and BSAC needs some extra hands to help process adoption applications. I volunteered for a training session on processing adoption applications.

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April Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

Many things are on our minds these days including family, surviving and thriving. Pets are important family members. And this month, we celebrate pet first aid and therapy animals.

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Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – March Edition πŸ—žοΈ

Greetings! Welcome to the March edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. We celebrate Women’s History Month in March to recognize women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Let’s meet 12 wonderful women dedicated to saving animals. Enjoy!

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