We do everything we can to make sure our cats are healthy. We feed them good quality food, we take them to their annual checkups, brush them, scratch them behind the ears, and love them. Cats have a reputation for being the low-maintenance pet – meet their basic needs, and they will live long healthy … Continue reading Happiness is Vital to Your Cat’s Health
August 17 is National Black Cat Appreciation Day – an excellent opportunity to learn a few things about these amazing and notorious cats, and why we should give them a little extra love. To begin, it might surprise some of you to know that, even in this modern age, black cats are still associated by … Continue reading Black Cat Appreciation Day
Local shelters and humane societies are always in need of financial or volunteer assistance and supplies. Crafters are always keeping busy with their favorite type of hobby. In 2012, Sew Doggy Style created National Craft for your Local Shelters Day on July 21st to combine the best of both worlds. It is designed to be … Continue reading Celebrate National Craft for Your Local Shelter on July 21st
July is National Pet Loss Prevention Month, and even though the majority of us are responsible pet owners who care deeply for our furry family members, 1 out of 3 family pets will go missing at least once in their lifetime, potentially ending up as one of the 7.6 million dogs and cats who enter … Continue reading July Is Pet Loss Prevention Month
It is amazing how many different sports there are out there for dogs. And how popular they’ve become with people and their dogs. Dog sports range from being entertaining to fiercely competitive. And they vary from requiring a handler with the dog to dog only events. If this sounds like something fun that you would … Continue reading Dog Sports
Every June is Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month. It seems like every day is a “holiday” now and every month is some “special” month as well. It can get overwhelming. So instead of another article about how you should adopt a cat and save a life and how many cats get euthanized (between 860,000 and 1.4 million) … Continue reading June is Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month – My Stories
Prior to 2005, not much official consideration had been given to the needs of pets in a disaster situation. But when more than 150,000 pets perished in Hurricane Katrina, largely as a result of there being no provisions for the rescue of animals, this critical concern was brought to national awareness. In addition to legal … Continue reading Be Prepared to Care for Your Pets in a Disaster – National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day is May 12
With Responsible Animal Guardian Month, Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and Chip Your Pet Month, the month of May is here to remind you to be more aware of your pet’s health, surroundings and happiness. And it is also to help people understand that we are not just “owners” of our pets but rather “guardians” of … Continue reading Responsible Animal Guardian Month
On National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (April 30, 2018), Hale Pet Door salutes the pet parents who have chosen to open their hearts and homes to pets in need through adoption. With 6.5 million animals entering shelters every year across the US, overcrowding of shelters is one of the most pressing issues in animal … Continue reading Help Us Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
It’s National Kids and Pets Day! Send us a picture and/or short story of your kids and their pets. What’s not to love about kids and their pets? The bond between a child and their pet is almost magical, bringing love, laughter and happiness to all who are around them. But having a pet(s) brings … Continue reading National Kids & Pets Day