Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Bay Village Fire Department Receives A New Pet Oxygen Mask
In our day to day hustle and flow, it’s great to take a break and read some news that makes us smile. It could be a heart warming story of a cat or dog that was missing for months and was reunited iwth their family, a child who overcame a hurdle, or an event that [...]
AVMA’s Sourcebook: Top Pet Owning States
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Source book, revealing which states have the largest number of pet owners and which have the fewest. The information comes from a survey that the AVMA conducts every 5 years and includes breakdowns of pet ownership by state with the last survey [...]
Hartz: Pet Treat Recall
Hey fellow dog lovers, check the labels and brands of dog treats you have in your cupboards. Hartz Mountain Corp announced a voluntary withdrawal of two brands of treats: Hartz Chicken Chews and the Hartz Oinkie Pig Skin Twists with Chicken. These treats are sold across the U.S. and may have been in contact with [...]
Holidays for Animals from Around the World
With all the holidays we celebrate and special ones that express our love and care towards our pets – not to mention the upcoming holiday that’s all about a furry creature poking its head out of the ground to see its shadow – the question came up recently among us here at PetsWelcome, “What holidays [...]
My Top 10 Recommended Pet Blogs
For me, New Year’s Day is a day to clean house literally and figuratively. I tidy up my house and also clean out old files from my computer, delete old emails, and also review bookmarks on my browser. I started using an application (Flipboard) for my iPad where I can bookmark websites I like to [...]
Cat Sanctuary in Rome Facing Eviction
My aunt told me when she traveled around Italy years ago she had seen cats in Rome, at the ruins, sitting around. She said it was surreal. She turned and saw one cat, then slowly as dusk set in more and more cats appeared among the ruins not too far from where it is believed [...]
Prepare for Hurricane Sandy
As of Friday, October 26th, Hurricane Sandy–the 19th named storm, and 10th hurricane so far this year–is barreling up the east coast and predicted to make landfall on Monday/Tuesday morning somewhere between the Chesapeake Bay to the south and New York’s Long Island to the north. With 38 lives already lost in the Caribbean, Sandy, [...]
Recall Alert: Yoghund Frozen Yogurt Dog Treat
On October 10, 2012 the FDA reported that Yoghund’s organic banana and peanut butter product was found to have salmonella. TBD Brands, owner of Yoghund, has announced a voluntary recall for the safety of their customers. They are being cautious as these products contain organic peanut butter and are part of a massive recall of [...]
5 “Green” Steps to Removing Cat Smells from Carpet & Bedding
Cats tend to not smell as bad as dogs do, but sometimes they roll in something, get too dirty, and end up smelling bad. Usually, a good brushing and maybe a wipe down with a damp towel can take care of a smelly or dirty cat. However, sometimes it’s not that simple. My cats tend [...]
New Jersey: Time To Buckle Up Your Pets
Recently, Assemblywoman Grace Spencer proposed a new law that would require residents of New Jersey to keep dogs restrained while riding in cars either using a car seat, harness, or carrier. This is cut down on the chance of an accident due to being distracted by your pet. While some dogs ride in cars quietly [...]
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