Monthly Archives: August 2016

The “Pet Step” Video Contest August Winners

Posted on August 31, 2016 by petsaddlife

In case you missed it… our “Pet Step” video contest launched at the beginning of this month! Pet owners can submit a video telling us why they opened their heart and home to a pet for a chance to win … Continue reading →

The Pet Step

Posted on August 24, 2016 by petsaddlife

Did you make the decision to open your heart and home to a pet? If so, you took what we like to call the “Pet Step” and are now eligible to win a $1,000 gift card to the pet store … Continue reading →

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Beating the Heat: Summer Safety Tips

Posted on August 10, 2016 by petsaddlife

Beating the Heat: Summer Safety Tips It seems like in the winter months all we do is look forward to summer; and for good reason: summer is a wonderful time of year with its long days, beautiful nights, and opportunity … Continue reading →

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Pets in the Classroom Brings Furry (and Scaly) Friends into Classroom Life

Posted on August 10, 2016 by petsaddlife

Pets can teach us so much, especially at a young age. When children care for pets, they learn about responsibility, empathy, nurturing, and acceptance. As a result, pet care is a character-building activity for kids. Yet some children don’t have … Continue reading →

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Homeless Pals and You: What You Can Do

Posted on August 1, 2016 by petsaddlife

August is Adopt a Homeless Pet Month, clearly intended to bring awareness to all the pals out there looking for their forever homes. It’s a sad truth that all over the country there are pets in and out of shelters … Continue reading →

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Going Back To School is Better with Pets

Posted on August 1, 2016 by petsaddlife

Is it that time already? It sure is! By now, both the parents and the kids are probably ready to get back into the swing of things and bring back that school routine. Families are running through the checklist of … Continue reading →

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