Our apologies about the difficulty in reading the article below, but its worth the effort. This article was written by the founder of Pet-a-Palooza in SE Michigan, who previously sat on the board of the Macomb County Animal Shelter. He is able to provide an interesting perspective on animal rescue efforts in the Detroit Metro [...] read more »
Have you ever adopted a new pet? Where did you get your pet from; the pet store, a friend, a breeder, a newspaper ad? Did you even consider adopting a rescued animal from an animal rescue or shelter? Probably not, and you’re not alone. Consumers tend to have the perception that animals who land with rescues [...] read more »
Maybe these statistics will answer the question; are you aware that 6 to 8 million lost and unwanted animals enter animal shelters nationwide annually? 3 to 4 million animals are euthanized in shelters every year, well over 250,000 per month? the leading cause of death of healthy dogs and cats is euthanasia? only 1 in 3 animals [...] read more »
A new Bill was introduced in the House of Representatives last month that would benefit pet owners by allowing them to deduct up to $3,500 for “qualified pet-care expenses,” including vet bills. However, word is that the Bill is drawing little attention, and lots of laughs. While obviously owned a pet is not as expensive as raising children, in [...] read more »
Author: Marina Hanes Layoffs and bankrupt companies are continuing to make the news in the U.S., and these occurrences seem to be foreshadowing doom for all of us. However, amidst the demise of some businesses, other professions are flourishing. According to the Animal Behavior College, pet careers are going the distance regardless of how bad the [...] read more »
