Archive for May, 2008

REAL Pet Laws!

It is illegal for hens to lay eggs before 8 am and after 4 pm in Norfolk, Virginia.

It is against the law for a chicken to cross any road within the city limits in Quitman, Georgia.

In McDonald, Ohio, farmers cannot march a goose down a city street.

Roosters are prohibited from going into bakeries in Massachusetts.

In Kansas, it is illegal for chicken thieves to work during daylight hours.

In Tuscumbia, Alabama, no more than eight rabbits can reside on the same block.

A law in Detroit, Michigan, prohibits crocodiles from being tied to a fire hydrant.

Donkeys are not allowed to sleep in bathtubs in Brooklyn, New York.

In Marshalltown, Iowa, a horse will be breaking the law if it eats a fire hydrant.

People can be fined, arrested or jailed for making ugly faces at a dog in Oklahoma.

Dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property.

Wallace, Idaho, decreed it is unlawful for anyone to sleep in a dog kennel.

Florida has a law prohibiting the transporting of livestock on school buses.

If you live in Franklin, Kentucky, you can’t legally trade horses after dark.

It is illegal to lasso a catfish in Tennessee and the state of Washington.

In Seattle, goldfish can ride the city buses in bowls only if they keep still.

It’s against the law to get a fish drunk in Oklahoma.

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Hurricane season is here!

    June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season.  We’ve been lucky in the years since Katrina, but you never know when another disaster will strike.  It’s best to get prepared now so you aren’t in a panic when the time comes to buckle down or evacuate.  One VERY important thing I would recommend, is getting your pet microchipped.  And don’t forget to register the chip!  Its a permanent form of identification and can save your pet’s life!  Call your veterinarian for details.

    After Katrina, the shelters were full with pets that lost their homes and families.  Please, if you must evacuate, take your pets with you.  If its not safe for you to stay, its not safe for them either.  Find places where you may bring your pets ahead of time, and have several options.  You can find pet friendly hotels on websites such as Official Pet Hotels, Pets Welcome, Dog Friendly, or Pet Friendly.

You should also go ahead and prepare a pet evacuation kit.  Some things to include would be:

- Pet first-aid kit (ask your vet what to include, or visit the ASPCA Store to buy one online)
- 3-7 days’ worth food or more (be sure to rotate every two months)
- Litter box for cats 
- Litter or paper toweling 
- Disposable garbage bags
- Pet feeding dishes 
- Extra harness or collar and leash 
- Copies of medical records (store in a waterproof container) 
- Bottled water, at least 7 days’ worth for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every two months) 
- A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet 
- Blanket 
- Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make “Lost” posters, or to claim a pet at a shelter in case of seperation. It may be helpful to have a picture of you with the pet for further proof.)
- At least two weeks worth of any medications your pet is on. (Rotate this out every couple of months to ensure it doesn’t expire)

In the event that you absolutely cannot evacuate, take all the same precautions with your pets as you would with yourself.  Keep in mind that even the sweetest natured animals can turn vicious and aggresive in a state of emergency, so it may be helpful to have a muzzle on hand.  Be sure to only let your pet outside in a safe and secure area, and do not allow them to drink anything but bottled water.

For more information and resources on hurricane preparedness for your pets you can visit the ASPCA’s website.

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Funny Pics

I found these pics around the internet. I don’t take credit for any of them!

zzzzzzz

Nap time!!

nap time

When ya gotta go….try not to do it on the laptop!

nap time

It’s been a long day….

solitaire

Killing time

get pumped

Getting buff!

bubbly

PARTY TIME!!!

a few drinks later

A few drinks later….

chillin

“Chillin”

man cat

His owner must have been a man….

go green dishwasher

Go green! Save energy with this new dishwasher.

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Why use a pet sitter?

There are MANY benefits of using a pet sitter.  While a lot of pets do well boarding in kennels, a lot of pets may do a lot better staying home.

Hiring a pet sitter may benefit you and/or your pet if:

  • your pet suffers from seperation anxiety.
  • your pet does not like kennels.
  • your pet requires a lot of individualized attention.
  • your pet is afraid of new people.
  • you have 2 or more pets. (It can save you money!)
  • you need your house tended to while you are away.
  • you work long hours and can’t get home to let your dog(s) out.

That’s just a few reasons to use a pet sitter!

Think about it.  If you have two or more pets, and board them in a kennel at $15/night, you’ll be paying at least $30 a day for them to stay in a kennel.  For a very similar price, you can leave your pets in the comfort of their own home, with their own smells, sights, sounds.  They have the same person come care for them several times a day, someone who they can learn to trust and love.  Your pet sitter will also check your mail, bring in your trash, water your plants, change the lights, and more!

Do you work long hours?  Have a pet sitter come walk your dog if you can’t make it home from the office!

The benefits of using a pet sitter are endless. 

For more information on pet sitters, visit the FAQs page of PUPS (Professional United Pet Sitters.)

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