Pet Throw: Keeping Your Pet Cozy

The cold winter months are fast approaching, if they have not arrived already. Winter is the season for fun, family, the holidays, and enjoying your pets. A pet throw is a great product for your pet in the winter months and even all year around. There are so many colors to choose from. Get a Pet Throw that reflects your pet’s personality. If your dog is a diva, you might pick a pink throw with fur around the edges.

OR your dog may be a hunter, and you could go with a camouflage look. You can even get your pet throws personalized with your pets name on them.
Your friends and family will be impressed as they get to enjoy watching your pet in his or her own throw, the choices are endless. Your pet will feel cozy and relaxed. Just as humans, they instinctively like to have their own space. A pet throw will be a place to relax, sleep, and a retreat when feeling insecure.

The Uses Are Endless

Winter nights are cold, especially if you like to keep your house somewhat cool, a pet throw will help your older pets with aching bones and joints. Another idea to help your pet remain warm and comfy at night is to consider a dog bed. If your pet does not have a dog bed, you may want to get one for your pooch this holiday season.

Dog beds are built so your pet can snuggle warmly at night in their own soft and stain resistant fabric bed. When you put your dog to bed at night simply toss the pet throw over their body. Your dog will sleep like never before. For an added touch you can match your dog bed with your pet throw.

You can use this throw in your house on the couch, a special chair, or on your bed. If your dog sheds, a pet throw is great because it can be easily washed and reused. Your pet will feel comfortable and cozy on his or her own throw. Lay it by the fireplace where they will nap for hours, and take it in the car to protect your seats.

You can take your throw anywhere, use the pet throw when you are setting on the porch enjoying the outdoors and you want your pet to stay in a certain area. They will stay in an area that is familiar and comforting to them. The uses are endless and a pet throw is a wonderful invention for pet lovers all over the world.

Help keep your pet warm and protected from the winter elements this holiday season. Consider purchasing your pet a pet throw. Remember, investing in your pet’s comfort is investing in your pet’s happiness. It is well worth the cost!

The holiday season can be a fun and hectic time for the whole family, and just like young children, your pets will feel the effects of all the excitement. Cooking, shopping, relatives visiting and traveling will disrupt your pets comfortable routine. He will need to have his place, whether it be a crate or a room out of the way, where he can feel safe and secure. Remember, not all your guests will like dogs and your dog may not like all your guests! If your dog is going to be able to mingle with family and friends, ask them not to feed your dog any treats. Rich, spicy food, chocolate and fatty foods, can all cause gastric upset.

All the pretty ornaments and decorations can be very tempting for your dog, either to play with, chew on or eat. Keep live greens and plants off the floor and out of reach. It may be a good idea to tie your tree down so it cannot be tipped over. One year we had a 13 foot tall tree and while we were out, our Lab knocked it over…what a mess! Use unbreakable ornaments on the lower branches of your tree and avoid using tinsel or garland where your dog can reach it. Of course the best solution is to train your dog to stay away from the tree, but it may just be too tempting for even the most angelic of pooches.

If you have children opening presents with lots of parts, make sure they keep all the pieces together and off the floor. There are any number of toys or even socks and gloves that your dog can ingest. The last thing you want to do on your holiday is make a trip to the emergency vet. Another potential danger is your dog escaping out the door as guests are arriving or leaving. Be aware if your pup is likely to make a run for it and keep him safely secured.

If you are going to travel with your best furry friend, make arrangements well in advance. Have a copy of your dogs vaccination record and make sure he has a collar with a tag listing your name and phone number. Bring his bed or blanket and favorite toys. The best way for your dog to travel buy car is in a harness or in his crate. You should have his crate with your so he can sleep there or just hang out there if he needs quiet time. If you are not staying with family, there are now many hotel chains that are pet friendly. Look online and call ahead to find out the specifics. Do not plan to sedate or medicate your dog for travel unless your veterinarian recommends it.

Air travel with your pet has become easier, especially if you have a small dog that can travel in the cabin under your seat. Again, check with the airline for their rules and restrictions. Remember no one wants to hear your dog barking all the way to grandmothers house. If your dog needs to fly cargo, your flight plan will need to be made based on the airlines live cargo restrictions. Call ahead or look online for the airlines information on flying your pet in cargo. We have sent puppies to different parts of the country and have never had a problem. The airline we use is extremely capable and well organized and take good care of the pups. Size restrictions on the crate as well as temperature restrictions can impact your flight plans.

With some extra care and planning ahead, your holiday season can be safe and enjoyable for the whole family, four-legged members included.

Joseph M. Sabol is a world class Doberman breeder. Please go to http://petvitamins4u.com or to http://theroadhousedobes.com for further information

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Joseph Sabol

Have your kids been harassing you for months to get a puppy? You may be gradually warming up to that idea and now that Christmas is coming up soon, you might be thinking: why not give the kids a cute little puppy on December 25th. If you have been considering the idea of giving a puppy to your kids for Christmas, please read this article very carefully.

First, the Holiday Season is probably the worst time to get a dog. A puppy needs a routine and we all know how crazy our schedule is during that time of the year. Remember that you’ll have to get up once or twice in the middle of the night to get your puppy outside to do his business. So, if you’re already tired from shopping, cooking and the office parties, not having full night sleeps won’t help!

A dog is not a toy that you throw away once the magic of the first couple of months is gone. A dog should be considered an integral part of the family exactly as your kids are. You don’t give your kids up for adoption if they break your favorite vase, so a dog shouldn’t end up at the shelter if he chews on your favorite pair of slippers. In fact, if your puppy destroys anything in the house, you should bang YOUR head on the wall…. A puppy has to be supervised and needs safe toys to chew on.

Another thing you have to plan before getting a puppy is the costs associated with it. Getting a puppy requires you to get a crate, toys, food, bowls, leash, collar, etc. Furthermore, your puppy will need a vet checkup, his annual shots, etc. Also, as we talked earlier, if you don’t want to lose both your dog and your slippers, you will have to train your cute little puppy. Put on your list of things to do for your dog a puppy socialization and/or an obedience class.

You also have to plan what you are going to do with your dog when you go on vacations. Will you bring your dog with you, ask a friend or family member to babysit or have him stayed at a good kennel? You’d be amazed by the number of dogs who end up at the humane society because the owners decide to leave the country for a couple of weeks and don’t want to pay $20 a day in kennel fees.

If you think that a dog belongs in the garage or tied to a chain in your backyard, please DO NOT get a puppy. Dogs are social creatures that absolutely need the interaction with their pack: you. They need to be with you, to live with you, to play with you, to feel protected by you. In other words, they want to be in the house with you. And for that dog to be a well-behaved pet inside the house, he has to be housetrained. Consequently, housetraining your puppy will be your first job as a new dog owner.

If after reading this article, you know that a puppy would be a great addition to your family. You don’t mind at all spending the time and money required to train and live with a well-behaved and happy dog, then I would be more than pleased to help you with your first job.

Nathalie Lafleur

The holiday season can be a fun and hectic time for the whole family, and just like young children, your pets will feel the effects of all the excitement. Cooking, shopping, relatives visiting and traveling will disrupt your pets comfortable routine. He will need to have his place, whether it be a crate or a room out of the way, where he can feel safe and secure. Remember, not all your guests will like dogs and your dog may not like all your guests! If your dog is going to be able to mingle with family and friends, ask them not to feed your dog any treats. Rich, spicy food, chocolate and fatty foods, can all cause gastric upset.

All the pretty ornaments and decorations can be very tempting for your dog, either to play with, chew on or eat. Keep live greens and plants off the floor and out of reach. It may be a good idea to tie your tree down so it cannot be tipped over. One year we had a 13 foot tall tree and while we were out, our Lab knocked it over…what a mess! Use unbreakable ornaments on the lower branches of your tree and avoid using tinsel or garland where your dog can reach it. Of course the best solution is to train your dog to stay away from the tree, but it may just be too tempting for even the most angelic of pooches.

If you have children opening presents with lots of parts, make sure they keep all the pieces together and off the floor. There are any number of toys or even socks and gloves that your dog can ingest. The last thing you want to do on your holiday is make a trip to the emergency vet. Another potential danger is your dog escaping out the door as guests are arriving or leaving. Be aware if your pup is likely to make a run for it and keep him safely secured.

If you are going to travel with your best furry friend, make arrangements well in advance. Have a copy of your dogs vaccination record and make sure he has a collar with a tag listing your name and phone number. Bring his bed or blanket and favorite toys. The best way for your dog to travel buy car is in a harness or in his crate. You should have his crate with your so he can sleep there or just hang out there if he needs quiet time. If you are not staying with family, there are now many hotel chains that are pet friendly. Look online and call ahead to find out the specifics. Do not plan to sedate or medicate your dog for travel unless your veterinarian recommends it.

Air travel with your pet has become easier, especially if you have a small dog that can travel in the cabin under your seat. Again, check with the airline for their rules and restrictions. Remember no one wants to hear your dog barking all the way to grandmothers house. If your dog needs to fly cargo, your flight plan will need to be made based on the airlines live cargo restrictions. Call ahead or look online for the airlines information on flying your pet in cargo. We have sent puppies to different parts of the country and have never had a problem. The airline we use is extremely capable and well organized and take good care of the pups. Size restrictions on the crate as well as temperature restrictions can impact your flight plans.

With some extra care and planning ahead, your holiday season can be safe and enjoyable for the whole family, four-legged members included.

Joseph M. Sabol is a world class Doberman breeder. Please go to http://petvitamins4u.com or to http://theroadhousedobes.com for further information

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Joseph Sabol

There are thousands of dogs and cats in shelters this holiday season and Its getting colder.
Please don’t forget the animals who are homeless while doing your holiday shopping..One blanket goes a long way when your sleeping on a shelter’s concrete floor in the middle of winter.

its easy to help … I set up this registry so that all you have to do is pick out the blanket or doggies bed you wanna give to a shelter animal this winter. Purchase it from the registry list. and i will be bringing them to Los Angeles Shelters like East valley Animal shelter and South Los Angeles and some non-city shelters like Downey and Baldwin Park. to just name a few. I will be taking a photo of every lucky dog or cat who was able to receive a new blanket or bed. The difference having that comfort item makes to a dog , who’s scared and alone … is huge. Please spread the word and tell your friends, or strangers.. whatever.
official Blankets and More Shelter donation Site – from Insight Animal Rescue and Mia Anelli:

http://blanketsandmore.weebly.com/

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donate via www.WALMART.com
click or copy and paste to see what you can donate.

http://tinyurl.com/100blankets100shelterAnimals

ATTENTION
To purchase an item online: http://tinyurl.com/100blankets100shelterAnimals
Registry ID – 86183270264
1. Choose an item from the Wish List .
2. Add it to your cart.
3. Purchase the item through online checkout.
To purchase an item in the store:
1. Print out the Wish List to use as a shopping list.
2. At checkout, please show this list with your selected gifts to your cashier.
Important note regarding in-store purchases: Prices and inventory may vary from store to store.

You can have items shipped to me or shipped to store. I will be picking up at the panorama city location if you choose to ship site to store.

mia anelli
12762 oxnard street
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
United States
E-mail:
insightanimalrescue@yahoo.com
Registry ID – 86183270264
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OR YOU CAN DONATE VIA AMAZON.COM
JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW ..

http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/3838LP9EPKRQS/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_wl_6hZ.mb1BGQD6P

This list is for:
Insight Animal Rescue
Ship-to:
mia anelli
12762 oxnard street
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
United States
E-mail:
insightanimalrescue@yahoo.com
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or purchase at target.com

http://www.target.com/lists/LWUUYAO2ZEQ7

List ID: 012399302373366
Shelter Wish List
Created For: INSIGHT ANIMAL RESCUE
List Type: Other
Location: CA
Created By: mia anelli

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or ship directly to
Ship-to:
mia anelli
12762 oxnard street
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606
United States
E-mail:
insightanimalrescue@yahoo.com

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You can send money, it’s quick n easy! We’ll purchase the items needed. Even $5 makes a difference, every little bit adds up!
either…

http://insightanimalrescue.chipin.com/starting-insight-rescue-pet-store

or
paypal : insightanimalrescue@yahoo.com

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~Blankets listed under a few categories like baby, Pet, and bathroom. So, look all around the registry items to find the item’s’ u want to send.

~There are also other misc. pet items listed on the registry that if you would like a little more good karma you can donate to Los Angeles Animal shelters as well.

~I will bring everything donated to a Los Angeles Shelter. I will drop off the blankets and other donated items weekly.
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LINKS

Blankets and More – Donations for Animal Shelters – COMUNITY PAGE

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2094768&id=1106173062&saved#!/pages/Blankets-and-More-Donations-for-Animal-Shelters/134141736643013

INSIGHT ANIMAL RESCUE

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2094768&id=1106173062&saved#!/pages/INsight-Animal-Rescue/156968174321902

BLANKETS AND MORE CAUSE PAGE

http://www.causes.com/causes/555669?m=fdfc6219&recruiter_id=156498224

SHELTER DONATIONS HANDOUT VIDEOS

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2094768&id=1106173062&saved#!/video/video.php?v=1700861037134&comments

SHELTER DONATIONS PHOTO ALBUM
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2094768&id=1106173062&l=4cbd310114

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