Spring Pet Care Tips

Spring is upon us, it’s time for us all to wake up out of hibernation and enjoy the sunshine. The time has come for long walks in the park, yard work, and general spring clean-up. It is also a time to think about some of the hazards that come along with the new season. Below you will find a few tips from the Providence Animal Rescue League (Providence, Rhode Island) to help ensure that your companion animal enjoys a safe spring.

Yard Work: Lawn chemicals can be very toxic. Try to keep your pet off new fertilized lawns for at least 24 hours. Caution should still be used for chemicals labeled “pet friendly.” If your pet does ingest these chemicals, contact your veterinarian ASAP.

Parasites: Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, oh my! Insects and parasites are also awakened by the new season. Use preventative medications for ticks, fleas, and heartworm as recommended by your veterinarian. Please avoid low-cost alternatives as they may not be effective and may be harmful to pets.

For more Spring Pet Care Tips, please visit the Providence Animal Rescue League web site.

About the Providence Animal Rescue League

Since 1913, The Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) has been serving Providence and the state of Rhode Island. PARL is dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals within the community.

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Pet Care for Rabbits

Those Rascally Rabbits

If we told you about an indoor companion animal that uses a litter-box, comes when called, and plays with toys, would you assume we were talking about a dog? cat? Many people are surprised to find out that rabbits make wonderful indoor companions that are affectionate and playful. That being said, rabbits are not the companion for everyone. Some of the tips below from the Providence Animal Rescue League (Providence, Rhode Island) may help you determine whether or not a long-eared, hopping furry friend is right for you.

I’ll have the salad, please: Rabbits are strict herbivores, plant eaters. Rabbits graze all day long eating high fiber leafy green food. A proper daily rabbit diet should consist of unlimited access to timothy hay, several types of leafy green vegetables, and a very small amount of commercial pellets. Limit pellets to 3 tablespoons for every 4 lbs every day.

Read more about Pet Care for Rabbits on the Providence Animal Rescue League web site.

About the Providence Animal Rescue League

Since 1913, The Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) has been serving Providence and the state of Rhode Island. PARL is dedicated to improving the lives of companion animals within the community.

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Traveling With Pets: A Trend That’s Here to Stay

Traveling with the family pet is becoming more and more common and the travel industry has responded. According to the Travel Industry of America, 14 percent of all U.S. adults (29.1 million) say they have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more in the past three years. At an historic resort on the shores of Lake Champlain, there’s a long history of welcoming guests with their four-legged family friends, and the trend has increased significantly in the past several years.

The Basin Harbor Club (Vergennes, Vermont 05491) has seen an increase in pet guests, particularly in the past five years, in keeping with national trends.

Pet travel has become a booming industry with dedicated web sites, special pet travel guidebooks, and numerous newspaper and magazine articles about the subject available. Additionally, entire lines of pet travel products are available to make traveling more comfortable for the pooch and more convenient for the owners. From pet car seat belt/restraint systems and harnesses, to all-in-one rolling carrier, backpack, car seat, and pet bed/travel kennel – and don’t forget ready-to-feed travel pet meals—it’s all out there for the pet owner who knows that a family vacation just isn’t complete without every member of the family.

All well-behaved pets are welcome at Basin Harbor Club. As part of the Pet Package at Basin Harbor, furry guests, as well as their owners, are promised exceptional service. Canine visitors are treated to Vermont-made dog biscuits, pick-up mitts, and a welcome letter from the resort’s dogs: Ava, Piccolo, and Fanny. Dog walking and dog sitting services are available as well.

The special overnight package for dog lovers includes a customized dog bed, BHC collar and leash, and a logoed photo frame to showcase the picture they will take for you at the resort. For the two-legged guests, it includes a country breakfast each day. Package rates are valid for cottages only and start at $407. Rates are double occupancy and do not include tax and service.

The resort, located on 700 acres, is ideal for animals to be exercised in surroundings pleasant for both pet and owner. And the resort’s individual cottages are perfect for everyone to be comfortable and considerate of others.

For more information, please visit the Basin Harbor Club web site or call 1-800-622-4000.

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Theatre in the Square: Pony Up (May 16, 2010)

On Sunday, May 16, 2010, from 12 pm to 4 pm, Theatre in the Square (Marietta, Georgia) will host PONY UP at the stunning Chukkar Farms & Polo Club, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, Alpharetta, Georgia to benefit the Theatre. Enjoy a sunny day of fun and excitement with friends and family, bring a picnic, and enjoy the festivities, including a rousing polo match with the Scuppernong Polo Team, a silent auction, live music, cash bar, scrumptious food and concessions, and  the unforgettable “best hat” contest. Polo shirts and vintage Lilly Pulitzer dresses are optional. (Rain Date: Sunday, July 11, 2010)

Schedule of events:

12:00 pm: Grounds open for picnics and activities

1:45 pm: Polo 101 – Everything you need to know about polo

2:00 pm: Polo match begins

Become one of the sponsors for this worthwhile event or you can participate by buying a ticket or donating an item for the silent auction. Sponsorship packages range from $1000 – $5000.  
Tickets available now at $30 ($25 for Theatre subscribers), and $10 for children (age 13 and over).

VIP tickets, which include a donation to the theatre, are also available for $250 and include the following:

• Four tickets to the event (adult or child)
• Recognition in Theatre in the Square program
• Recognition in event program
• Priority guest drop-off privileges
• Preferred seating at event

Contact Theatre in the Square’s box office at 770-422-8369 ext. 10 or go to the Theatre in the Square web site to purchase tickets. For more information concerning the event, including sponsorship opportunities, call Theatre in the Square at 770-422-8360 ext 34.

About Theatre in the Square

NOW STARTING ITS 28TH SEASON, Theatre in the Square is a professional, not-for-profit organization reaching over 50,000 people a year in historic Marietta Square since 1982. It is one of the Southeast’s most respected regional arts institutions, consistently ranked as one of Georgia’s top professional theatres. The theatre is a community-based organization governed by a volunteer board of directors consisting of civic leaders from the metro-Atlanta / Cobb  County area. For more information, visit the Theatre in the Square web site or call Theatre in the Square’s box office at 770-422-8369 ext. 10.

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Governor Steve Beshear Issues Official Letter of Support for Kentucky Week for the Animals (April 10-18, 2010)

Animal World USA is pleased to announce that Governor Steve Beshear has officially issued letter of support for the 2^nd Kentucky  Week for the Animals coming up Saturday, April 10- Sunday, April 18, 2010. The special week will kick off Saturday, April 10 and will highlight the importance that animals play in our lives and bring communities together on behalf of the animals throughout the great state of Kentucky.

The fun-filled week will feature awesome pet adoption festivals, pet therapy, library story-telling, horse events including the John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair, pet food banks, Earth Day Festival, animal wellness programs, wildlife events and activities, 2nd Annual Fido Fiesta, low cost spay and neuter events, bowling for animals, vegetarian get-togethers, Wolf Run Refuge Spring Brunch, Kentucky Humane new campus grand opening, dog training classes, salute to the military, and so much more! All these events will shine the spotlight on the amazing animals and the compassionate people who love them.

Precious lives which will be saved and communities will be transformed during this week with a wide variety of animal-related events and activities. A list of events are scheduled on the website calendar, and more are being added daily. If you would like to learn more and become involved, please call 877-454-0807 or visit the official Kentucky Week for the Animals web site for more info.

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Farm Sanctuary Annual Country Hoe Down (May 1 & 2, 2010)

Grab your straw hat, slip on your overalls, and mosey on down to Farm Sanctuary’s California Shelter for their annual Country Hoe Down. At this unique conference for people of all ages, you will have the chance to learn about current farm animal protection issues and campaigns from inspiring speakers, including Twitter Co-founder and Creative Director Biz Stone, Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur and Jonathan Balcombe, Ph.D., author of “Pleasurable Kingdom and Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals.”

This festive, two-day conference, May 1 and 2, will offer delicious vegan food, hayrides, and ample time to stroll around the barnyard and get to know the sanctuary’s residents. After a full day of compelling presentations and workshops on health, the environment, and social justice, Saturday evening will conclude with a rousing barn dance complete with live music and contra dance caller.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, 2010

WHERE: Farm Sanctuary, 19080 Newville Rd., Orland, CA

REGISTRATION: Registration costs $45 per adult, $35 per student, and $20 for children under 13. This registration fee includes the catered dinner and continental breakfast. Free camping is available on the farm Saturday night. Deadline for registration is April 23, 2010. Call 607-583-2225 ext. 221 or visit the Farm Sanctuary web site to register today.

Farm Sanctuary (Watkins Glen, New York 14891) is the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization. Since incorporating in 1986, Farm Sanctuary has worked to expose and stop cruel practices of the “food animal” industry through research and investigations, legal and institutional reforms, public awareness projects, youth education, and direct rescue and refuge efforts. Farm Sanctuary shelters in Watkins Glen, N.Y., and Orland, Calif., provide lifelong care for hundreds of rescued animals, who have become ambassadors for farm animals everywhere by educating visitors about the realities of factory farming. Additional information can be found on the Farm Sanctuary web site or by calling 607-583-2225.

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