We live in a time where we are living stressful lives. Between our jobs or perhaps being out of work, our families, struggling with finances, health issues, the never-ending bad news on TV and all the time spent on our computers and social media, it’s important we take time for ourselves! We need to turn off everything, decompress and, for a lot of us, that involves spending time with our furbabies – instant relaxation for us and for them! For most of us, but especially for our elderly and … [Read more...] about Having a Pet Will Do Your Heart and Mind Good
Cats
Keeping Pets Safe in the Home and Garden
Our homes, gardens and yards are full of items that can be potentially hazardous to our furry family members and, as they are part of our family, it is our responsibility to help keep them safe. Little things laying around like coins, batteries, jewelry, paper clips, rubber bands, buttons, string and more, seem harmless to us but they could become a choking hazard to your pets. Plastic grocery bags can easily become a hazard to curious cats who love to climb in them and play. I can’t tell you … [Read more...] about Keeping Pets Safe in the Home and Garden
Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives
The more than 15 months of the COVID-19 saga have brought many changes for pets, some favorable and others sad, such as becoming homeless when a family had to move because of an eviction after jobs and income were lost. Jennifer Brehler, executive director of the Humane Society of Sedona, said one of the bright spots early on was a “significant increase” in the number of people stepping up to both foster and adopt shelter animals and “coming forward to help homeless animals in general and to … [Read more...] about Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives
Rough Year for Pets, Too
It’s tricky enough to match up homeless pets with new owners, but the upheavals of 12 months of pandemic conditions have added to the challenges of animal adoption. In some cases, it also has added new difficulties to the world of pet ownership. Sudden changes for families facing unemployment and a loss of income because of the sweeping effects of COVID-19 have caused some to have to leave their homes because of evictions and foreclosures. The unexpected and unwelcome chaos has left … [Read more...] about Rough Year for Pets, Too
Support Limited for Suffering Cats and Dogs
Slowed throughout the pandemic, but not forgotten, the goal at Red Rose Inspiration for Animals continues to remain top of mind for the founder. Since 2009, Tina Allegrezza has been working to help animals through emotional or physical issues, plus paying for medical and dental care through her non-profit organization. Her ultimate objective has been to create a spay and neuter clinic and rehabilitation center and animal sanctuary in Sedona, while being able to help pet owners in the community … [Read more...] about Support Limited for Suffering Cats and Dogs
Providing Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
Oral hygiene is just as important for pets as it is for people. In fact, 50% of dogs and cats older than three years have gum (periodontal) disease, making it the most common disease suffered by small pets. Periodontal disease develops when plaque builds up on teeth and hardens into tartar. This creates pockets of space between the teeth and gums where bacteria thrive. These bacteria not only cause problems like painful tooth decay inside the mouth, but can also enter the bloodstream and … [Read more...] about Providing Dental Care for Dogs and Cats
Acknowledging Unconditional Love
Wouldn’t it be great to not be judged about your job, your home, your car, your looks? Wouldn’t it be great to be greeted at the door with loads of love when you come home? Wouldn’t it be great to have a walking buddy every day or someone to snuggle with on the couch every night? Yes, it would! All of these things and more are possible by adopting a dog! Your dog doesn’t care what you do for a living or what you drive. Your dog doesn’t care if you put makeup on or brush your hair. Your dog … [Read more...] about Acknowledging Unconditional Love
Houseplants Safe for Dogs and Cats
We dog and cat lovers know that some houseplants should not be in our homes. The furry friends in our lives are worth more in the hours of unconditional love they shower on us than those few houseplants we must sacrifice on their behalf. Cats and puppies instinctively like to nibble on greens, so we need to choose houseplants and create plant environments with our pets’ well being in mind. Provide safe edibles. One of the best strategies to divert pets from our houseplants is to provide them … [Read more...] about Houseplants Safe for Dogs and Cats
