Dr. Pet Mom

Updated: Pet Food Pantries and Food Banks 🥫

This week’s blog is a 2021 update on pet food banks and pet food resources for pet parents. In January 2018, the Care2 Petitions claimed that 235,00 people signed a petition to include pet food in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The petition on Care2 Petitions asked the USDA to expand its SNAP food policy to include pet food. (The petition was closed in 2018.)

Although the petition went viral, it was not likely to influence or change USDA’s policy on SNAP benefits.

January Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

Welcome to 2021! January is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a month to walk your dog, change a pet’s life and rescue a bird.

All month long you can train your pet and celebrate a special anniversary for Seeing Eye Guide Dogs on January 29.

A list of January animal awareness days include:

Collage of Pet Parenting Tips for 2021 🔧

Thankfully, 2020 is winding down. The new year is on the horizon. I’m looking forward to a brighter and peaceful future for the planet! And it’s time to publish my favorite pet parenting tips for 2021!

Holiday Pet Pics Roundup 🎄

Today being Christmas day, I thought a roundup of holiday pet pics was in order…

Enjoy your holiday!

Gifts For Kids With Pets: Boo Boy Pet Printables 🎁

I found a wonderful collection of gifts for children with pets! Boo Boy Pet Printables are unique printables for cats, dogs, and their people. Boo Boy Cat Toys designs these fun gifts for kids.

Best of all, your purchase helps rescue cats! A $1 donation from the sale of each toy helps a cat rescue organization, because every cat deserves a chance for a happy life.

How To Avoid Buying The Wrong Pet Toy Gifts 🎁

The holiday season is in full swing! And there is still time to find the perfect pet toys for your pets. Do you know how to toy shop for your pet? Here’s my holiday pet parent shopping tip: Shop with a pet strategy in mind.

Tax Breaks For Pet Parents 💰

In our evolving world of pet adoption and fostering, more people are embracing pet parenting to ease their anxiety. Pets bring love, joy, laughter, and companionship to our lives. But pets also have tax benefits. Yes, the IRS allows tax deductions for specific cases.

Pet Parenting Basics: Don’t Hurt Your Doggy 🐶

Pet parenting might seem like a no brainer. We love our pets. We want to keep them safe, happy and give them a good quality of life. But do you know the basics of pet parenting? Do you know the most common pet parenting mistakes? Are you hurting your doggy by teasing, punishing and leaving her alone for too long?

Science Geeks Rejoice! 🤓 Jim Al-Khalili Physics Videos! 🥳

Here are some accessible to layperson physics videos you may enjoy by Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist and professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Surrey.

I appreciate the difficulty distilling equations and complex theories into something palatable to a general audience. He does a wonderful job!

This may sound counter-intuitive, but I have an interest in science as I explore the true nature of God. I say this because I am convinced, beyond a shadow of any doubt, that God exists, based on some profound spiritual experiences.

Interview: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Founder, Doreen Jakubcak 🐶

The month of November feels like the true holiday season has arrived! This month, we celebrate National Senior Pet Month and the ASPCA’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Senior pets are as gentle, loving, and loyal as any younger pet.

In celebration of all senior pets, I’m happy to share my interview with Founder and Director, Doreen Jakubcak. Out of love for Marty, a rescue dog who forever changed her life, Doreen created a wonderful and loving home for senior pets called Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary.