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Adopting a new pet is an exciting and fulfilling experience but it comes with the responsibility of ensuring their health and comfort. As a responsible pet owner, it is essential to pay close attention to your new pet’s health after adoption, particularly when it comes to recognizing potential allergies, or other health concerns. Learn more about how to help them adjust to their new home and live a healthy life. Links to: allergy tests, dog’s destructive behavior, and the benefits of a balanced diet for pets .

If you've decided you’d love to offer your home to a dog or cat but aren’t sure whether to adopt or buy a pet, this post is for you. While many people do choose to purchase a pet from a breeder, there are compelling reasons to adopt a rescue animal instead. Learn more about the journey, which isn’t just worth it but truly is a rewarding and magical one. Links to: Adopting vs. Buying A Pet | What To Look For When Pet Shopping (animalcardonation.org)

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Traveling with your pets has become increasingly popular in recent years as pets are members of our family. Check here for suitable accommodations for your pets here!

Living in a small apartment doesn’t mean sacrificing the joys of owning a dog. Some breeds are better suited to smaller living spaces.

Are you looking for dog rescues in a particular state? We compiled the most comprehensive list of dog rescues to help you find a puppy!

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Having a new addition to the family is a significant commitment you and your kids can make. Also, adopting a new pet instead of buying one is one of the best things you can do to help them live a better life and teach your kids life lessons.

However, you should also understand that adopting one entails great responsibility, which can be stressful if you don't know what you're doing. The process may take a few days, weeks, or even months, especially if they have experienced a traumatic event or lived in multiple homes or shelters.

To help you get your new adopted pet properly settled in your house, here are a few ways you can follow. Click on a resource to learn more.

• Fun Dog Treats
• Make A Routine
• The 3-3-3 Rule of Adoption

Learn about the origins of the human-dog bond, benefits and the remarkable ways dogs enrich our lives on Central Illinois Doodle's website here. 

A Tri Color Pitbull, also known as a Tri-color American PitBull Terrier, is a variation of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed characterized by its coat, which features three colors: black, white, and tan or brown.

Learn more on newpibull.com here. 

Turtles make good pets but do take a larger time commitment than you would expect. Check out this link for more information about turtles.

Explore the similarities and differences between a companion and an emotional support animal. Identify the key benefits of these valued service animals and learn about the different types of support animals there are.

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Emerging research on animal-assisted therapy has demonstrated the possible benefits of companion animals for individuals who have experienced difficult and traumatic events. Animals may offer support and comfort to individuals suffering from PTSD.

Learn more on onlinesocialwork.vcu.edu's blog here. 

The best Australian dog breeders recommend caring for your senior dog by:

1. Feeding them a nutrient-rich diet to make sure they get all the nutrients they need.
2. Keeping them active
3. Watching their weight
4. Getting them checked regularly by the vet
5. Giving your dog plenty of love and attention.

Learn the steps you need to ensure that your dog’s joints remain healthy and strong throughout their lives.

Resource Links

• https://www.kansascity.com/reviews/glucosamine-for-dog/  
• How To Look After Your Dog's Joints (PDF)

Dog breeding has been a common practice for hundreds of years and its main purpose has always been to manipulate the way dogs look. But playing around with genetics can be a very dangerous thing – especially when many people and dog breeders create the goal of having a dog be cute.

When it comes to dogs, some breeds have been genetically bred to have features like short legs or scrunched noses. This can make it difficult for them to walk – possibly making it easier for them to have health issues like arthritis. And those cute wrinkly noses are very hard to breathe through.

Even if you have a dog who is likely to suffer from genetic health issues, it doesn’t mean your furry family member deserves any less love. After all, it’s not their fault!

Still, a good health insurance plan is going to be necessary for any pet. Market Watch has compiled a list of the best pet insurance plans https://www.marketwatch.com/picks/guides/insurance/best-pet-insurance/ ) based on needs that are most important to the consumer and their pets.

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Help with Veterinary Bills

Veterinary costs are often the biggest contributor to the overall costs of owning a pet. While AVHS does not provide help with pet veterinary costs, this link provides local and national resources that you might find helpful: Help with Vet Bills.

Additional Resource Link

• https://www.auburnvalleyhs.org/s/Dog-Breeds-With-the-Highest-Health-Risks1-spelling-corrections-Pictures-pm.pdf 

Visit Heartgard to learn more at https://www.petcarerx.com/heartgard-plus-chewables-for-dogs/10765

Written by a local Puyallup author, Jennifer Thomas, this is a true story about a very tiny toy-bred chihuahua named Penny. In her point of view, the story takes the reader step-by-step on her journey from a California puppy mill and animal shelter, to a Washington State foster home and loving forever home. Her story aims to teach families how to avoid the puppy mill industry and the best ways to adopt a family pet, preferably through a shelter or rescue. Not only that, the book explores a variety of emotional vocabulary through a repetitive format. Enjoy!

If you are interested in purchasing the book, click here.

The Dog Cafe has tips on what you need to know about dogs and tricks to improve their life.

To learn more about how Emotional Support Animals are adjusting, read this article on Emotional Support Animals Adjust to New DOT Regulations in 2021.

Affordable Pet Insurance

There are different pet insurance plans for every budget. This list from MarketWatch gives a run-down of the best cheap pet insurance companies. If you're looking for a plan that is lower in cost, take a look at their resource!
Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
Your pets are a part of the family! Buying a pet insurance plan for your loved ones shows you want to protect them. Learn more about the vet procedures the insurance can help you with.
What Pet Insurance Protects and Why It Matters - learn more about pet insurance, the types of pet insurance, and what it covers.
There are 5 things to do before buying dog insurance

• dog insurance
• additional coverage plans as your dog is property
  Pet ownership

What is the cost of owning a dog? Click https://www.fivebarks.com/cost-of-owning-a-dog/… to learn more about the cost factors including food, vet bills and so much more that is involved in owning a dog.

Visit Dig Doggy's website at https://www.digdoggy.com/best-beds/for-golden-retrievers/.

A link to help you with VA Benefits for Service Dogs . Learn what a service dog is, what training it will receive and what a guide dog provides.
Service dogs have been found to be very beneficial to some children and adults. Learn how to connect to Service Dog Organizations

If you’ve ever asked yourself, why is my fish tank cloudy, and what causes it to be cloudy, then check out this site! There is great information about fish tanks, fish, equipment, and aquascaping.

Read more on How Pets Can Develop your Personality
How to Regain Pet’s Trust in People? Learn some new tips.

A link to properly care for your dog or cat during the winter is here. It is a guide to protecting pets during cold weather. It details steps owners should take to ensure their pets are safe and comfortable when temps drop to dangerous levels.
A link to a pet safety guide, which includes chapters on common household hazards for pets, food safety for pets, pet-proofing, and natural disaster prep for owners. Click here for the pet safety guide.

Some tips on Pet Safety Guide for New Owners.

We have a guide on How to Save Money on Pet Care.

We are all trying to be aware of shopping green, learn to Shop Green for Your Pet.

Emergency Planning for Pets is just as important as Emergency planning for your family. This link has some great tips to making an pet emergency plan, sheltering your pet during a disaster, and caring for your pet after a disaster.

Pet Safety In and Out of your Home – great pet safety tips.

Check out this Ultimate Guide to Pet Security. Very valuable information on making your pet safe at home.

Read more on how your pet is impacting the way you sleep.

Visit Sleepopolis' website to learn more at https://sleepopolis.com/education/guide-how-animals-sleep/#why-do-animals-sleep.

Learn more about What to Look For in a Good Cat Food Recipe and see below for recommended cat foods of 2021!

• https://petsumer.com/best-hydrolyzed-protein-cat-food/

A link to help you with choosing the 7 Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery. Learn the differences between them and each company provides a trial order and coupons.