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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.
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Pet food recalls: January 2015
Oma’s Pride Recalls Purr Complete Feline Poultry
Meal because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact
Consumer:
1-800-678-6627
Media:
Capri Frank 1-800-678-6627
FDA PRESS RELEASE
– January 16, 2015 – Oma’s Pride of Avon, CT is recalling Purr-Complete Feline
Poultry Meal because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella
can affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from
handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly
washed their hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces
exposed to these products.
Healthy people infected with Salmonella
should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. Rarely, Salmonella
can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections,
endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should
contact their healthcare providers.
Hope you are having a great Tongue Out Tuesday!
"No way- mine is longer!"
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Happy Caturday!
Uptown Funk- that's my jam!
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Hope you are having a great Tongue Out Tuesday!
"I think the wind is coming from the north, let me check..."
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Happy Caturday!
Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens- get it!
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The 10 best cold weather dog breeds
for a family with children
Active families in cold weather regions who are interested
in adopting a dog will be looking for a breed that can tolerate the frigid
climate and play in the snow with the children. The list of Nordic dogs is a long
one but not all of those dog breeds will fit into a family with children. Small
children and even older kids need a pet that can tolerate playing and activity
just as much as it can tolerate four seasons. Kids need a dog breed that is
patient and loving to ensure that all play is safe play.
These 10 cold weather dogs are the best breeds to
introduce to a family with children. Although many are larger breeds it is
important to remember that when the dog has an even temperament it is easy to
train so the size tends to matter less. With the proper training a giant breed
dog can be just as easy to manage as a small dog. Many large and giant breed
owners swear by their family friendly dogs as being great companions for
children. Check out the 10 best cold weather dogs for a family.
These dogs want to celebrate Christmas with you!
Thank you to all of our amazing readers! Keira and I are forever grateful! Have a very Merry Christmas from Paws For Reaction!
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Festive felines: Cats celebrating Christmas
These kitties are
anxiously awaiting Santa Claus and are sure to put you in the Christmas mood! Sometimes it is hard to tell if they
are enjoying Christmas or not. Either way, they are adorable! Do you have a photo of your cat celebrating Christmas? Tweet us @PawsForReaction! Share it with us on Facebook!
Small animal pets wishing you a Merry Christmas
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Santa Paws: Santa Claus goes to the dogs this Christmas
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Day of the Horse promotes ethical treatment of horses
In 2004 Congress decided that December 14 would be
National Day of the Horse. This special day dedicated to our regal animal
friends encourages people “to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the
economy, history, and character of the United States” as was stated in a resolution by Congress.
"Without horses, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different. Whereas horses continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards," the resolution reads.
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Mixed breeds top the Pets Best list of top 10 dogs breeds of 2014
The results are in at Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (Pets Best) and the mixed breed reigns supreme. The leading U.S. pet insurance agency announced its annual list of top 10 dog breeds on Dec. 9. The data is collected from pets enrolled with the agency- which includes 234 different dog breeds.
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Holiday dog toys: Top 5 Christmas gifts for your dog
Are you looking for a fun dog toy to gift to your pet
this Christmas? Look no further! These funny toys and Christmas themed stuffed
play-things are sure to not only entertain your pooch but the whole
Christmas party. Paws For Reaction has handpicked five dog toys that will make
perfect Christmas gifts for your pet this holiday season. We will link you to fantastic sales and deals on dog toys that your pet will rejoice over on Christmas morning.
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