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Five Things You Might Not Know About Laura

November 13, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

Sure, you know that the Floofins staff you interact with LOVE your pet, but have you ever wondered… Is there more to this super-duper, pet-loving person?

To that, we say, YES!

Your Floofins are like family and we want to give you a more rounded picture of our great staff members. So, we dug a little deeper into their psyches to get you the kind of information only Floofins & Co. can provide.

The staff member we are highlighting this month is Laura W. She works as an Animal Caregiver.

Adopt a Senior Pet Month

November 6, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

November is a month that I can really get behind on the pet event calendar. This month marks not only my favorite food holiday, Thanksgiving, but also the kick off of Adopt A Senior Pet Month.

I often tell people that one of my favorite types of dogs are old ones. The golden years: full of naps on the rug in the sun; ambles about the neighborhood; and treats and tummy rubs. Yet, the cuddly cuteness of new kittens or puppies often overtakes us. How could it not?

But as you consider adding to your Floofins Family, don’t forget that some of the last animals to be adopted from shelters are the seniors. Sure, the little ones are squirmy and wiggly and beyond cute. But the soul in the eyes of a dog that has reached an age of wisdom comes with some great benefits.

National Cat Day

October 23, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

You’ve heard the saying, that every dog has his day? Well, on October 29th, our feline floofins get a day of their own! National Cat Day.

Every year, according to nationaltoday.com, 4 million cats enter shelters every year, and 1-2 million are euthanized. The day is designed to raise awareness and encourage adoption of our furry feline friends.

The team at National Today surveyed 1,000 people to come up with some pretty fun facts and numbers. We are going to share some of our favorites, but you can read the entire article at https://nationaltoday.com/national-cat-day/.

Facts

44% of those surveyed own at least one cat.
57% of these cat parents own just one cat.
46% tell their cats that they love them.

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Halloween Puppy Dog Blues

October 16, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

Halloween used to be a holiday that I enjoyed. I would sit down outside, weather permitting, and hand candy out to a slew of adorable kids shouting, “trick or treat”. But, for the last 7 years, I’ve had the Halloween puppy dog blues.

When I adopted my sweet little G, I knew she had a rough past life and was what I thought of as “shy”. Turns out all kinds of things terrify her. Not the normal things: vacuums, lawn mowers, or even my dad’s loud old pickup. Nope, she walks right up to those things. What G is frightened of includes other dogs, the ice maker, and Halloween decorations.

You heard that right – Halloween decorations. At first, I thought it was just the oddity of something new along her pathway. Not so.

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day

October 9, 2019 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

On October 9th, pet owners and veterinarians alike can participate in the activities of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP). APOP, according to their website, is “committed to making the lives of dogs, cats, all other animals and people healthier and more vital”.

The APOP was created in 2005 by Dr. Ernie Ward. Dr. Ward promotes healthy weight loss between both pets and their human counterparts. [Read more…] about National Pet Obesity Awareness Day