ASPCA ‘No Pet Store Puppies’ Pledge and $50 Prize Pack Giveaway!

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Take the Pledge: Support ASPCA No Pet Store Puppies Campaign!

Sadly, many people still don’t know that most Pet Store Puppies come from large-scale commercial breeding operations commonly known as Puppy Mills.  Operators of puppy mills breed dogs in unsanitary, overcrowded and often cruel conditions where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs. ASPCA is raising awareness and helping to put a stop to this with their “No Pet Store Puppies” Campaign. In addition to the No Pet Store Puppies Facebook Page, ASPCA has also rolled out a series of YouTube Videos to inform the public and YOU can help spread the word AND enter to Win a $50 ASPCA Prize Pack!

Take the Pledge and help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies.

I pledge that if a pet store sells puppies, I won’t buy anything there. Not pet food, kitty litter, or squeaky toys — Nothing! And I pledge to tell everyone I know not to shop there either!

ASPCA would like to give our fans and followers the chance to Win a $50 ASPCA Prize Pack with items designed to help show off your support for their important work to end animal cruelty. One lucky winner will receive an ASPCA Prize Pack including:

·         ASPCA T-shirt +  Cute Dog Mug

·         ASPCA Wristband and Magnet

·         ASPCA Orange Tote and ASPCA Calendar

This giveaway runs thru June 12, 2012, is open to US residents age 18+ and uses the Rafflecopter Widget for FAST and EASY ENTRY! There are multiple entry methods to give you additional chances to win, but just choose the ones you want. Email addresses and other info are only used to verify and contact the winner. Rest assured that your information will never be sold or shared with anyone. All entry methods are subject to verification. Please make sure you provide all required information or your entries won’t count!

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ASPCA Coupon for Animals Challenge: ‘Show Us Your Loot and Win’ Photo Contest!

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ASPCA Coupon Challenge

From paper towels to pens and cat litter, most animal shelters could use just about everything. The challenge? Use your bargain shopping skills to shop for shelter supplies! Then snap a photo of the goods you scored, or the moment you arrive at the shelter with your generous donation—and enter here! Top five photos will win BIG!

All submissions will be featured in a special online album—and the top five winners will receive an oversized ASPCA shopping tote full of swag! Enter the ASPCA Coupon Challenge on Facebook by 6/1/12!

Not interested in the photo contest? You can still use your bargain-shopping prowess to help make a difference! The ASPCA has teamed up with TLC’s “Extreme Couponing” and are encouraging shoppers to use coupons to help their local animal shelters. Many animal shelters can benefit from items like:
•       Pet food and pet treats
•       Pet toys – chew toys, rawhides, rope toys, feather toys, treat toys and ball toys
•       Pet care supplies – leashes, collars, litter, litter boxes, and scratching posts
•       Pet bedding – dog and cat beds and towels
•       Operational supplies – garbage bags, newspapers, cleaning products, paper towels, office supplies

Pet Parents are Moms, Too! Shop ASPCA for 10-15% Off Mother’s Day Gifts!

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Mother's Day Sale at ASPCA Shop

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor our favorite moms—including those whose “kids” are dogs, cats, birds, hamsters and goldfish! The ASPCA Online Store has the perfect gift for the pet moms in your life, and right now, you get 10-25% off all Mother’s Day gift items.

They also have “Proud Parent of a Rescue” T-shirts and totes for just $14.99! And don’t forget: You’re also giving Mom a gift that helps save animals’ lives! Proceeds from the Store support life-saving programs across the country. What proud pet parent wouldn’t love that?

$5.99 for a 21X43 ASPCA Microfiber Floor Mat ($17.99 value)!

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aspca floor mat

In my opinion, a pet parent can never have enough towels or mats (they seem to all be in the washer or dryer when I need them!) so I’m always on the lookout for deals and bargains on things to combat wet or dirty paws!

Here’s a deal for 67% Off a microfiber floor mat, ideal for wet pets. It’s crafted from soft, absorbent microfiber so it dries quickly. This mat comes with an embroidered logo of ASPCA and helps support their good work! Regular list price is $17.99 but it’s on sale for only $5.99 plus $2.99 for shipping at That Daily Deal Site!

 

Pet First Aid Deals and Freebies for Dogs and Cats: Kits, Books, Downloads and More!

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Pet First Aid

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month so I’ve put together some Tips, Advice and Deals on items every pet parent should have on hand in case of emergency.

First, save money by taking an inventory of what you already have at home and gather items together for quick and easy access when needed.  Here is a very helpful List of 10 Essential Pet First Aid Kit Items from WomansDay.com.

If you’d like to pick up an affordable ready-made Pet First Aid Kit, I spotted several good ones at Amazon including this AKC 20-Piece Pet First Aid Kit for $14.95 and Free Shipping eligible. You can also browse Amazon for more Pet First Aid Kits here.

 Next, learn the basics of Pet First Aid. Print and familiarize yourself with this How to Perform Pet CPR Infographic. You can also get more information and find out about Pet First Aid Classes at Red Cross.

It’s a good idea to keep some reference materials on hand, and Amazon had deals on Pet First Aid Books and Downloads. Two that look like great deals to me are:

Pet First Aid Companion Book for Dogs and Cats

The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats (Prevention Pets) This book is only $14.93 (reg. $21.95) at Amazon and eligible for FREE Shipping.  It covers Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR– step-by-step. Also tells you which over-the-counter human medications can help, or harm your dog or cat and what to keep in your pet’s medicine chest.

Quickly pinpoint what’s wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder and tells you when to call the vet.

 

First Aid for Pet for Dummies Kindle Edition

 

First Aid For Pets For Dummies®, Portable Edition Download for Kindle or just about ANY smartphone, tablet, PC or other device for only $5.69 ($7.99 Digital List Price).

Very affordable and handy because it’s digital and you can always have it with you if you need it! There is also a $0.99 Dummies Mini Edition, too.

 

 

 

Also be sure to request your FREE Pet Safety Pack from ASPCA containing a sticker for alerting emergency and fire personnel that you have pets, and a fridge magnet with the phone number of the ASPCA 24 Hour Emergency Pet Poison Control Center.

You can Download a FREE Pet Health Phone App from Purina here for iPhone or Android, and keep your pet’s medical info and records at your fingertips. It also has a handy Vet Finder for emergencies when you are traveling or on the go!

I’ll be posting more pet first aid and health deals and freebies throughout the month, so stay tuned! Found a deal on pet first aid kits or other items? Leave a comment to let us know!

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