Frosted festivities: How to celebrate National Cupcake Day during the pandemic?
How sweet it is to save animals! Heather Jobe, the Community Development Coordinator at the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre, wants you to "sprinkle the love for animals in need by participating in National Cupcake Day!" This year's frosted fundraiser culminates on February 22, 2021. Like everything else in the world, the celebration has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But that's alright- Heather has some advice about how you can think outside the muffin tin to celebrate the sweetest day of the year.
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Blue
Buffalo’s Home 4 the Holidays adoption drive rescues one million pets
Blue Buffalo
celebrated a milestone Jan. 26 when a cat named Watermark became the one
millionth pet to be adopted this season during their Home 4 the Holidays pet
adoption campaign. Watermark was rescued by the Monmouth County SPCA,
NJ and waiting for a forever home when the Ferrier family took him and set the
record for this year’s adoption drive.
Blue Buffalo’s Home 4 the
Holidays campaign was launched in 1999 and since then has become the
largest pet adoption program on record. The Home 4 the Holidays drive has saved
more than 10 million pets overall and each yearly campaign lasts three months.
With so many new pets coming home during the holidays Blue Buffalo uses the
campaign as a way to educate the public about happy, healthy pets available for
adoption in animal shelters.
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Gorilla the pug wins 1-800-PetMeds prize to help cover
medical expenses
America’s Largest Pet Pharmacy® 1-800-PetMeds®
has announced the three winners of its Change a Pet’s Life Contest on Jan. 23.
The contest was established to sponsor medical procedures and adoption fees of
rescue pets in the United States. 1-800-PetMeds®
organization was inspired by Change a Pet’s Life Day which is celebrated on
Jan. 24.
Adoptable pets from shelters and rescue organizations all
over the U.S. were entered in the contest that ran from Jan.9 to the 15. 1-800-PetMeds®
selected a winner and two runner-up pets to sponsor. Gorilla the adorable black
Pug is the lucky winner of the contest who will be receiving up to $2,000 to go
towards his medical treatments that are quoted at $1,800.
Christmas gift idea for
the animal lover and all my single ladies
The inspirational 2015 Tailsof NYC RescueMen Calendar will give you a double dose of cute and it raises money for a great cause. The calendar
features 12 true stories about New York City men who rescued animals in need- ladies
listen up!
Adoptable of the Week: Eragon
Meet Eragon! Eragon is a courtesy
listing on Petfinder.com from the Friendly Giants Dog Rescue in Ottawa. Eragon
has been waiting a long time for the right forever home. He is a large,
adult nuetered Kuvasz who is very laid back and slow moving for the most part but can also
have fun and be energetic. Eragon comes with special needs but with a patient
and dedicated owner he would be a great pet. Eragon suffers from seasonal
allergies- like many dogs with white fur. He takes Evening Primrose every day
to try to prevent the urge to lick and chew his paws. Eragon is a true Kuvasz
to the core and would be best suited with a dominant owner who has experience
with large breed working dogs. Kuvasz are bred to guard their flock or home and
Eragon- like most Kuvasz- guards all sorts of things. Because of this he is not
suited for a home with young children and would flourish on a farm in a fenced in
area where he can guard his family. Eragon enjoys being groomed and doesn’t resist
when having his nails trimmed. He has an independent nature but still enjoys
affection and positive reinforcement training is a must with this dog. Eragon
needs the right person to take a chance on him and give him the structure and
care he so desperately desires.
Adoptable of the Week: Luke
Meet Luke! Luke is a beautiful, young Russian
blue mix. He is believed to be around 7 months old. This adorable boy not only
has good looks but he is sweet, snuggly and irresistibly charming. He would do
best with an owner that loves giving affection and cuddling the days away. He
even likes giving kisses! Luke needs a stable home where he can spend time
indoors with his family. If you are interested in learning more about Luke
contact the Lanark Animal Welfare Society of Smiths Falls at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca
or call 613-283-9308. Click here to view Sydney’s page on Petfinder.com
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| Sydney Photo via Petfinder.com |
Adoptable of the Week: Sydney
Meet Sydney! Sydney is a young, female Border
collie and Shepherd mix that is looking for a home with an active family. Like
most Border collies Sydney is extremely intelligent and has a lot of energy.
She is playful and affectionate. Sydney is excited to find a forever home with
a fenced in back yard so she can run and play outdoors. Her confidence needs a
boost and it is recommended that Sydney be put in obedience school. Border collie’s
learn things quickly and enjoy training with their family. With well-balanced
training and a lot of love Sydney will be the perfect dog for any active
family. This smart and caring pooch needs a forever home. If you are interested
in learning more about Sydney contact SPCA of Western Quebec Gatineau at ahspca@storm.ca
or call 819-770-SPCA (7722). Click here to view Sydney’s page on Petfinder.com
Paws up for summer: end the season by
celebrating these animal themed holidays
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| Photo by Raymond Larose Foter CC BY-NC-ND |
As the sun
starts to set on the summer we pay tribute to the pets that have graced our
lives by celebrating these pet related holidays and raising awareness for
animal welfare.
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