Don’t have New Year’s Eve plans yet? How about participating in the “Race into the New Year,” to benefit the Tulsa SPCA and the Tulsa Police Officer’s Memorial. But wait, there’s more – new to the 2011 race will be the Dog Jog – with all proceeds for this segment benefitting the Tulsa SPCA and the Jog the Dogs Program. Bring your furry friend and he/she can be included in the one mile fun run with you. There will also be a fun Doggy Costume Contest.
As Thanksgiving approaches, many people start checking off their Thanksgiving lists to ensure everything is accounted for this year.
One list includes the food, from turkey to stuffing, while another includes the long list of relatives expected this year, from that crazy aunt to the sugar-hyped nephew. But if that list of relatives does not include a family member that purrs or wags his tail, then maybe this year is the year to add one more to that list. And with this month that focuses on family and giving thanks, why not adopt a new family member that would have much to be thankful for after finding a forever home?
This month is not only about thanksgiving and family, however.
November is national Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a title given to hopefully inspire the public to not forget about those animals that are often overlooked. The sad truth is aging animals are frequently the first to be euthanized as people often search for that perfect puppy or cuddly kitten to take home. Some even assume that if an older animal finds himself in an animal shelter or rescue organization, the pet must have caused problems in the previous home. The truth is many of these animals find themselves in unfamiliar cages for many reasons, including anything from an owner’s financial hardship to the death of the animal’s previous owner.
Whatever led these older animals to the place they are in is simply a piece of their past, and aging animals still have much love to give in the future.
Plus, typically these animals are better-behaved and have already had some training. So, this November, if you feel like something is missing in your family or you just feel like adding one more, take a look at those often overlooked. At first, they might be thanking you for a home, but soon you will be thanking them for their devotion.
Winter can be hazardous for people living in cold-weather regions – and for our four-legged friends. To help keep pets safe this winter, Morton Salt’s Safe-T-Pet® brand ice melt and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced a public service campaign that kicks off on the first day of winter, Dec. 22, with “National Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day.”
The purpose of the campaign, which runs through January 2012, is to share important pet safety tips with as many pet owners as possible to help reduce winter weather-related pet injuries and fatalities. These tips can be found on Morton’s website (www.mortonmelters.com) and on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/MortonSalt).
As part of the campaign, Morton is making a $20,000 donation to the ASPCA to help continue its life-saving work and provide resources to pet owners on pet wellness. In addition, for every unique Facebook fan “like” received on Morton’s Facebook page from Oct. 1 through Jan. 31, 2012, Morton will donate $1 to the ASPCA, up to $55,000. This additional funding from Morton will be used by the ASPCA to raise awareness about the importance of proper winter pet care and safety.
“Pet owners should know the importance of keeping their furry friends safe during the winter, which is what we hope to raise awareness about by teaming up with Morton for this public service campaign,” said Elysia Howard, vice president of marketing and licensing for the ASPCA.
Morton brand manager Sara Matuszak added, “The world looks different to pets when it’s covered in ice and snow. We are proud to offer animal enthusiasts a chloride-free ice melt that’s safer for pets in cold weather areas, and now by collaborating with the ASPCA on the ‘National Keep Pets Safe in Winter’ campaign, we hope to make a bigger difference in the lives of millions of pets and their owners.”
Low awareness of household hazards and prevention measures drive too many pet injuries and fatalities each year. Some quick guidelines for winter pet safety include:
More about the ASPCA
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the first humane organization established in the Americas and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animal welfare. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. The ASPCA, which is headquartered in New York City, offers a wide range of programs, including a mobile clinic outreach initiative, its own humane law enforcement team, and a groundbreaking veterinary forensics team and mobile animal CSI unit. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org. To become a fan of the ASPCA on Facebook, go http://www.facebook.com/aspca. To follow the ASPCA on Twitter, go to http://www.twitter.com/aspca.
More about Morton and Safe-T-Pet®
A company with roots that date back to 1848, Morton has established itself as America’s trusted authority on salt based on consistent excellence and an evolving product line that continues to pass the test of time. Morton® Safe-T-Pet® ice melt continues this tradition. Developed with veterinarian support to be safer for your furry friends, Safe-T-Pet has a completely salt and chloride free formula which is less irritating and safer for pets’ paws and stomachs, people, and plants, as well as paved surfaces, than plain salt. Safe-T-Pet can be purchased online or at major national retailers. Click here to find a store located near you. For more information visit www.mortonmelters.com or www.facebook.com/MortonSalt.
HERNDON, Va. (Nov. 14, 2011) – Many hotels and resorts have started welcoming pets, however, that doesn’t mean they’re fully prepared to deal with them should a pet-related emergency arise.
Today, Wag’N Enterprises announced the launch of the Personalized Emergency Training Services (P.E.T.S.) Pet Friendly Program for hotels and resorts. The program will provide pet-friendly lodges the necessary tools to deal with emergencies that may occur and affect guests’ pets.
“As pet parents entrust their furry companions’ health and safety to your business, it becomes a hotel or resort’s duty to have staff that is properly trained to handle pet-related emergencies,” Ines de Pablo, executive director of Pet Emergency Management Division at Wag’N Enterprises, said. “The Wag’N P.E.T.S. Program is a first-of-its-kind training program that takes a comprehensive approach in preparing for emergencies that impact pets and their parents.”
Through P.E.T.S. Pet Friendly, Wag’N provides hotels and resorts with the following services:
More information about the P.E.T.S. Pet Friendly Program is available at www.wagnpetsafety.com/petfriendly or by calling 571.572.WAGN.
About Wag’N Enterprises
Founded in 2007, Wag’N Enterprises (www.wagnpetsafety.com) offers pet emergency management solutions to service industries, first responders and pet parents to effectively mitigate, prepare for and respond to emergencies that impact pet health and safety. Executive Director of Pet Emergency Management Division Ines de Pablo holds a Master’s Degree in Risk, Crisis & Emergency Management from the prestigious George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and has more than a decade of extensive field training experience under her belt. Wag’N Pet Safety Gear is a branded and extensive collection of purposefully designed tools and services giving people and their pets peace of mind in case of an emergency.
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