October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month #FindYourFido

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Shelter dog adoption is a cause that is near and dear to our hearts because our Daisy is a former shelter dog, so we are very happy to help spread this news and encourage everyone to learn more about pet adoption!

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and ASPCA is running a special #FindYourFido campaign to help bring attention to homeless dogs in shelters across the country. There are several ways YOU can get involved:

To learn more and get involved, visit ASPCA.org.

Help Veterans and Shelter Pets + WIN Plato Treats for Your Dog and Local Rescue! #PlatoWagsBack

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plato wags back

One of our favorite blog sponsors is Plato Pets. In addition to having super high-quality treats that are made with love in the USA, they also do a lot to give back. We’re really pleased to be helping Plato spread the word about their PAW-tastic new program called Plato Wags Back. We’re going to tell you all about it plus how YOU can get involved, and even WIN some Plato Pet Treats for your own fur kid and favorite local pet rescue or shelter!

What Is Plato Wags Back

The mission of Plato Wags Back is to help protect homeless animals from euthanasia; provide sponsorship and financial support to programs and organizations involving canine welfare; enhance the lives of wounded veterans with disabilities by helping to pair them with highly trained assistance dogs (at no cost to recipients); and to carry on other related charitable activities.

2015 partners

Visit the official 2015 Plato Wags Back Partners at: Fresno Bully Rescue, Shelter to Soldier, and Labs and Friends.

Want to help champion this cause? To make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs and wounded veterans, YOU can participate in the program in the following ways:

  • Shop: With the purchase of each bag of Plato Pet Treats, a donation will be made to animal rescues.
  • Like: Through Dec. 31, 2015, for every new Like on the Plato Pet Treats Facebook page $1 will be donated to a 501c3 no-kill adoption center or service dog organization that supports our veterans.
  • Share: Post on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram “Help provide treats for homeless dogs by Liking the @PlatoPetTreats Facebook page.” to spread the word!

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Become an ASPCA Guardian for Less Than $1/Day and Help Save a Life!

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Most of my blog posts are about how to save money on stuff you need for your pets, family and home.  Well, here’s a real bargain: Help save a life for LESS than $1 per day when you donate to ASPCA!

For over 140 years, the ASPCA has worked tirelessly to end animal cruelty. From education and care to adoption and rescue, the ASPCA is making a life-changing difference for animals across America.

Your $25 donation will mean so much to the animals right in your community. Thank you for making the ASPCA and the animals they serve a part of your life.

Click the image above to get started or learn more about becoming an ASPCA Guardian!

Calling All Creative Kids: Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest! #PetsAddLife

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poetry contest for kids

Got a creative kid (of the human variety) or know someone who does? Check out this cool new contest especially for the kiddos! Teachers and parents are invited to enter their 3rd-8th grade kids in the 5th Annual Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest!

And why do I think this is so cool? Because your child gets to write a poem about their pet and the joys that come with having a pet in their life! I love sharing opportunities like this one that help kids express their love of pets AND their creativity at the same time!

Six U.S. students (1 per grade level) will each WIN:
  • A $1,000 scholarship for each winning student’s classroom
  • A $250 gift certificate for pet products
  • A “by·line” in a nationally circulated magazine!
Ways to Enter (by January 31, 2013 5pm EST):
    • Enter the poetry contest using this Online EntryForm OR
    • Mail this form with your entry to: Pets Add Life (PAL) 661 Sierra Rose Dr. Reno, NV 89511
    • Teachers: Go HERE for instructions on how to enter your whole classroom

PAL pledge to help homeless pets

In addition to the Poetry Contest, Pets Add Life also has a great Pet Pledge Drive going on right now. Be sure to stop by their Facebook Page and take the pledge to do what you can to help a pet find a forever home. With 3 ways to pledge, it’s a fantastic idea for a New Year’s Resolution!

Make a Special A New Year’s Resolution to Help a Homeless Pet:
  • Pledge to adopt your next pet
  • Pledge to volunteer at a shelter
  • Pledge to share a photo of a homeless pet

Visit PAL’s Pet Pledge on Facebook to make your pet pledge today!

This post is sponsored by the Pets Add Life campaign and the American Pet Products Association. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the benefits and joys of pet ownership.

Take The Pledge to Help Homeless Pets: Share a Photo, Volunteer or Adopt! #PetsAddLife

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Pledge to Help Homeless Pets

A while back Daisy and I told you about Pets Add Life (PAL), a public service initiative to help spread the word about the benefits and joys of pet adoption. Well, even if you aren’t quite ready to adopt this week or month, or already have a full-house of fur kids, there are other ways you CAN make a difference and help homeless pets in need:

Hop on over to Facebook (it will only take a sec, I promise) and Take the Pets Add Life Pet Pledge. Promise to share a photo of a homeless pet with your social network on Pinterest, Facebook or Twitter. So easy! You probably share cute animal photos anyway…don’t we all?!? Or, if you have a bit more time, pledge to volunteer at a shelter. Just these simple steps can make a big difference in the lives of animals in need of a forever family!

And speaking of sharing, have you checked out the Pets Add Life (PAL) videos on YouTube? Each one is a cute and funny “interview” with a talking animal, designed to help share the message and raise awareness for pet adoption. If your pet is an only child, they will definitely get you thinking about how much they would probably LOVE a new brother or sister! Be sure to have a watch and share them with your PALS…everyone loves a funny talking animal video!

This post is sponsored by the Pets Add Life campaign and the American Pet Products Association. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the benefits and joys of pet ownership.