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Be A Pet Foster Parent!

can i come stay with you?

No kill animal shelters like North Shore Animal League are, not surprisingly, full of animals.

The thing is, some of these animals are too old or disabled or have the kind of special needs that makes them ‘unadoptable’. And yet, doesn’t the idea of these bundles of fur, purrs and love-ready-to-go living their lives in the confines of the shelter break your heart?

Places like North Shore are veritable havens for abandoned and otherwise condemned animals. They give these babies a life and a place to live. They make sure the animals are well-cared for and loved and yet….as even they say, it is no subsitute for a real home, something all the animals deserve.

And that’s where becoming a pet foster parent comes in.

It’s a perfect solution for someone who wants a pet but doesn’t have the extended time in their lives to commit for the next 15 to 20 years (perhaps you move around too much because of your job…), just as it’s perfect for someone who wants to simply help out.

The pets looking for a foster home are wide and varied. Basically they are animals who aren’t quite ready for adoption but would love a warm, sweet home to rest in for a while. They are very young and very old, some have special needs, others are recovering from birthing babies and surgery…they are animals looking for love.

The great thing about fostering a pet is medical treatment is covered for the animal as well as food, bowls, litter and the like.

If you want a pet but are not sure about a life-time commitment, or simply want to help make one of our four-legged friend’s lives better it’s easy to become a foster parent.

To learn more, contact North Shore Animal League today.

You’ll be so glad you did.

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Quick Tips On Excersizing Your Dog During Winter

list? what list?

Those of us living the states that get all wintry and cold know it’s hard to keep up our dog’s exercise regime when it’s all blustery and snowy and cold outside our toasty warm homes.

Well, that time of year is fast approaching once again.

With regular walks and dog park visits on the decline during these months, it can be hard to keep our dog’s weight in line… Unless, of course, you think outside the box.

One thing we love to do in our homes when it’s too cold and wet to get in the daily walks is to break out the toys. Lacking such supplies? There are some fantastic organic, luxury, high quality toys for dogs out there, so if the toys you already have are dilapidated, or you simply think it’s time to add to the old tennis ball your pooch calls his toy, then go get some toys…and then get down and play with your pooch.

That’s right, play. While dogs love fetch, they really prefer the game of ‘It’s Mine!”, where you try and take the toy from the dog. Chase him around the house, steal the toy, have him chase you. It’s a great way for both of you to burn off winter calories.

Our next favourite thing to do is to make doggy play dates. Yes, just like you did when you were a little whipper-snapper. Maybe your pup has made some friends on his walks or dog park visits. Or if you have a pure-breed, there’s often notice boards on websites for such dates. However you do it, arrange a weekly or even twice-weekly play date. They’re also lots of fun!

We also like to visit the indoor dog parks which are springing up all over the place. Often held at doggy day care centres, they’re a great way of letting your dog continue to play and socialise with other dogs (and get some exercise in, too) on a regular basis.

The only other thing we suggest is healthy, gourmet, organic pet treats. Sure they may seem a little more expensive than the run-of-the-mill variety widely available, but in terms of nutritional value and health benefits, a dollar or two more is nothing at all

Oh, if you have any hot winter dog exercising tips, we’d love to hear from you!

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