Most of us like to share feedback about great experiences we have had with people and businesses or express our feelings on a favorite movie, TV show or song, especially regarding animals and pets.
To help with this, I found these two opportunities to make our feelings and preferences known in a recent issues of a newsletter published online by www.GoPetPlan.com which I receive every month via email. Thought I'd share these in case others would like to nominate their favorites before the deadlines:
1 - PetPlan is seeking America's favorite vet. Anyone can nominate their favorite vet, from pet parents and veterinary office staff to friends and family. So, if you love the way your vet takes care of your four-legged family members, nominate them for a 2012 Petplan "Vet of the Year" Award. You could win a $500 PetSmart gift card, and your vet could win an all-expenses-paid trip to the Petplan UK Vet Awards!
Hurry - your chance to nominate your vet and win ends January 1, 2012! To nominate your outstanding vet, go to www.GoPetplan.com/VetAwards or call 1.866.467.3875 by Jan. 1, 2012.
2 - Do you have a favorite film, TV show, song or article that touches upon animal protection issues? Then show your thanks by nominating it for a Genesis Award! The Humane Society of the United States is now accepting nominations for the 26th annual Genesis Awards, which honors outstanding works in news and media who have increased the public's understanding of animal protection issues.
The submission deadline is December 30, 2011. Visit The HSUS website to submit your nomination: http://www.humanesociety.org/forms/genesis_award_submission.html
Written by: Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs where you will find custom handmade cat safety collars in lots of cute fabric designs and many other useful and affordable accessories for people who love cats, too. Debra is a member of the Crafting for Animals Guild on ArtFire and encourages everyone to do what they can day by day to support and help animals in need, while giving loving homes to homeless animals whenever possible.
Crafting For Animals Guild is a group of artists and crafters on Artfire.com who are dedicated to catering to the needs of animals by either creating and designing items for animals or by supporting and/or raising funds for charitable animal organizations.
Showing posts with label pet insurance. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Tough Work of Search and Rescue Dogs.....by Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs
Sometimes when watching reports about natural disasters that have claimed many lives, we hear briefly about search and rescue teams working to find survivors and those who did not make it. It must be a horrendous task for anyone willing to help with this.
Recently in a newsletter from www.gopetplan.com, the insurance company which supplies a policy for my cat, Chester, I read about dogs who are trained to help the people doing these types of jobs and how much the dogs really make a difference in this daunting work. You can read more about it at www.SearchDogFoundation.org.
It’s a truly amazing organization which provides the kind of help that most of us could never give, no matter how much we want to help. The majority of people sitting at home watch the reports and feel so sorry for the devastated families and animals who have just been through a disaster of some sort. But, without the search and rescue teams, these disasters would take an even larger toll on the families and friends affected by such tragedies.
The dogs work so hard and yet never ever complain. Some even lose their own lives in an effort to locate the missing. Really gut-wrenching work for the dogs and the humans involved but the kind of job that has to be done, a vital part of the entire recovery process for all concerned.
So if you are looking for a new organization to support from time to time, please consider SearchDogFoundation.org. They make it easy on their website to learn all about what they are doing and how any donations can be made and will be appreciated and put to good use.
I was very moved by what I read on the website after reading the article I mentioned above. And that is why I wanted to share this with everyone.
Submitted by: Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs and Sew Bizzy Gifts; Debra has loved many dogs and cats and other furry friends over the last 5 decades and continues to support various rescue groups and shelters in the Tucson area as well as nationwide whenever possible. Be sure to shop with Debra in both her ArtFire studios in honor of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month; read all about the special coupon promotion HERE or the box below.
Recently in a newsletter from www.gopetplan.com, the insurance company which supplies a policy for my cat, Chester, I read about dogs who are trained to help the people doing these types of jobs and how much the dogs really make a difference in this daunting work. You can read more about it at www.SearchDogFoundation.org.
It’s a truly amazing organization which provides the kind of help that most of us could never give, no matter how much we want to help. The majority of people sitting at home watch the reports and feel so sorry for the devastated families and animals who have just been through a disaster of some sort. But, without the search and rescue teams, these disasters would take an even larger toll on the families and friends affected by such tragedies.
The dogs work so hard and yet never ever complain. Some even lose their own lives in an effort to locate the missing. Really gut-wrenching work for the dogs and the humans involved but the kind of job that has to be done, a vital part of the entire recovery process for all concerned.
9/11 Mike Scott & Billy
Photo: Andrea Booher, FEMA News Photo
Photo: Andrea Booher, FEMA News Photo
Because money is one of the most needed resources during natural disasters of any type, many of us try to donate what we can to support different groups during such tragedies. And I wanted to be sure we know about this organization so we can help a little bit at times as well so they can continue providing this extremely important service. It’s an expensive undertaking to train the dogs as well as provide the services of the rescue teams when needed. Sadly, they are needed far too often these days.
Jim Boggeri & Recon - Hurricane Katrina
Stock Photo from website
So if you are looking for a new organization to support from time to time, please consider SearchDogFoundation.org. They make it easy on their website to learn all about what they are doing and how any donations can be made and will be appreciated and put to good use.
I was very moved by what I read on the website after reading the article I mentioned above. And that is why I wanted to share this with everyone.
Submitted by: Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs and Sew Bizzy Gifts; Debra has loved many dogs and cats and other furry friends over the last 5 decades and continues to support various rescue groups and shelters in the Tucson area as well as nationwide whenever possible. Be sure to shop with Debra in both her ArtFire studios in honor of National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month; read all about the special coupon promotion HERE or the box below.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
SAFETY REMINDERS AND TIPS FOR OUR PETS
Summertime...a great time of year for trips and fun! But, there are many dangers lurking around every corner...and so we all have to be more careful as we are out and about so much during the summer months. Here are a few tips:
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CAR TRAVEL: Many dogs love to ride with their head hanging out the window! So it is very important to make sure your dog is safely secured. Pets can jump or fall out of car windows in a split second. One pet insurance company says that their claim stats show that only 1% of claims related to motor vehicles are associated with pets being inside the vehicle, with almost ALL of those types of claims being related to pets leaping from a moving vehicle due to not being restrained!! So, even though our dogs may love to let their tongues fly with the breeze, ears in the wind, it is not the safest way to travel. Traveling in a carrier or crate is the safest way, but if you prefer to let your dog enjoy the fresh air, you should at least secure him via a pet-approved seat belt or harness. There are many options available on the web and in local pet supply stores.
DANGER OF FALLS: If you love to let in the summer breezes, be careful your kitty cats do not take a surprise fall from a windowsill or ledge. Despite their flexibility and amazing acrobatic abilities, cats can easily injure themselves if they fall from ledges and windowsills, or much worse. If you're going to leave windows open, make sure screens are securely fastened and in good repair with no holes or tears (cats can easily push through even small tears when determined to do so). Never leave a window or patio door open to an outside area that has a ledge of any sort if there is no screen in place. We all know how much most kitties love to jump up and look out around them! They do not know that there is a danger involved and that they may fall and get hurt or killed. And our dogs may find a way to jump from a higher location as well when excited or frightened. So, leaving any pet unattended with open windows and doors is just as dangerous as leaving a small child unattended. And we do love our pets like we love our children, do we not?
It would be good for all of us to keep these things in mind. I hope everyone can have a safe and happy summer wherever your travels may take you...around town or around the country!
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This blog article was submitted by: Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs and Sew Bizzy Gifts. Debra has loved having furry friends as part of her life since she was a small child, along with turtles and birds. She has often worked with and supported various rescue groups and shelters throughout the years. Debra's love also of crafting and sewing has led to the making all types of things for people and their pets so she can continue donating funds to various groups on a local and national level.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Help!! Emergency Preparedness Tips for Our Pets
We all hope that our pets will never have any health problems or be involved in emergency situations. Sadly, this is not the case for a large number of our animal friends each year. That is why it is important to plan ahead and think of what can we do in our daily life now to work toward preventing health emergencies, being prepared rather than unprepared should something go wrong.
PLANTS: Many of us love having plants of various kinds growing in our homes. And so there is a concern about which ones may be harmful to our pets and which ones are not.
For a list of plants that are felt to be safe for pets and their digestive systems, go here:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants.html
For a list of plants that are felt to be unsafe for the digestive systems of our pets, go here:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.html
As far as vegetables go, I read recently that onions, rhubarb and members of the nightshade family (tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes) can all send us and our pets on a very unpleasant journey to a vet hospital. So if you have a garden, it’s a good idea to fence it off if you have pets that may like to go sniffing around or chewing on things.
FIRST AID: Since April is also National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, there is a lot more to think about that you can do ahead of time to help in many possibly disastrous situations. We can look into taking a pet first aid and CPR class and also keep a pet first aid kit at home and in our car. Here is a good example:
http://www.wagn4u.com/Small_35pcs_Pet_First_Aid_Kit.html
PET INSURANCE: And we can protect our best friends with pet insurance in many cases, depending on age and current health conditions. I have a great plan from PetPlan.com (http://www.gopetplan.com), but there are several good companies who offer excellent coverage. A simple search on the web will yield many possible options.
EMERGENCY RESCUE ALERTS: Speaking of emergencies that would require rescue for your pets, how will the firemen or other rescue workers know you have pets? Only if you are there at the time....but if you are not, only if you have a means of notification readily visible about the pets who are living in your home. Fire and rescue workers are trained to look for alerts on windows and doors about the pets who may be living inside the homes or apartments they must enter in an emergency.
So, to help all of us protect our pets better, PetPlan.com is offering a free download to make a pet rescue alert that you can put on a window or somewhere else visible. Just go to this link to get yours:
http://www.gopetplan.com/firesafety/ - And the neat thing is that for every 100 of these downloads, a Wag'N Oxygen Mask kit will be donated to a rescue company in need of such equipment to help with the rescue of animals during fires. Of course, you can also buy these types of stickers in various locations on the web and in pet supply stores.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION: But what would we do if we had to leave our pets in an emergency situation that included evacuation? Or if we took our pets with us but those coming to our home later may not know if we have our pets with us or not? There’s a lot to read on this subject, but one way to help emergency responders know you have pets in your home or what may have happened to them, you can print out these free evacuation cards here:
http://www.wagn4u.com/free_evacuation_cards.html
There are numerous resources on the web with helpful info and tips. But these can help get us started as we think of ways to prepare ahead of time to handle emergency situations involving our pets.
~Submitted by Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs
PLANTS: Many of us love having plants of various kinds growing in our homes. And so there is a concern about which ones may be harmful to our pets and which ones are not.
For a list of plants that are felt to be safe for pets and their digestive systems, go here:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants.html
For a list of plants that are felt to be unsafe for the digestive systems of our pets, go here:
http://www.sniksnak.com/plants-toxic.html
As far as vegetables go, I read recently that onions, rhubarb and members of the nightshade family (tomatoes, eggplants, and potatoes) can all send us and our pets on a very unpleasant journey to a vet hospital. So if you have a garden, it’s a good idea to fence it off if you have pets that may like to go sniffing around or chewing on things.
FIRST AID: Since April is also National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, there is a lot more to think about that you can do ahead of time to help in many possibly disastrous situations. We can look into taking a pet first aid and CPR class and also keep a pet first aid kit at home and in our car. Here is a good example:
http://www.wagn4u.com/Small_35pcs_Pet_First_Aid_Kit.html
PET INSURANCE: And we can protect our best friends with pet insurance in many cases, depending on age and current health conditions. I have a great plan from PetPlan.com (http://www.gopetplan.com), but there are several good companies who offer excellent coverage. A simple search on the web will yield many possible options.
EMERGENCY RESCUE ALERTS: Speaking of emergencies that would require rescue for your pets, how will the firemen or other rescue workers know you have pets? Only if you are there at the time....but if you are not, only if you have a means of notification readily visible about the pets who are living in your home. Fire and rescue workers are trained to look for alerts on windows and doors about the pets who may be living inside the homes or apartments they must enter in an emergency.
So, to help all of us protect our pets better, PetPlan.com is offering a free download to make a pet rescue alert that you can put on a window or somewhere else visible. Just go to this link to get yours:
http://www.gopetplan.com/firesafety/ - And the neat thing is that for every 100 of these downloads, a Wag'N Oxygen Mask kit will be donated to a rescue company in need of such equipment to help with the rescue of animals during fires. Of course, you can also buy these types of stickers in various locations on the web and in pet supply stores.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION: But what would we do if we had to leave our pets in an emergency situation that included evacuation? Or if we took our pets with us but those coming to our home later may not know if we have our pets with us or not? There’s a lot to read on this subject, but one way to help emergency responders know you have pets in your home or what may have happened to them, you can print out these free evacuation cards here:
http://www.wagn4u.com/free_evacuation_cards.html
There are numerous resources on the web with helpful info and tips. But these can help get us started as we think of ways to prepare ahead of time to handle emergency situations involving our pets.
~Submitted by Debra of Sleepy Cat Designs
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