National Poison Prevention Week + Springtime Safety tips

My sister is an avid animal lover and she passed along 2 pieces of news to share with everyone.

The first is that this week is National Poison Prevention week!  (I know the week is almost over, but I've been busy, so that's my excuse..). 
A reminder for pet owners to please keep toxic household cleaners away from where your pets can find them.
For the complete list of common toxic household items, please follow view this page:
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-poisons/poison-prevention-week-2011/

Because I run a Doggy Daycare and Overnight Pet Boarding service, it's especially important for me to keep all toxic items out of reach.


Also, last sunday was the Spring equinox! 
You know what Spring means: blue skies, flowers blooming, birds chirping, mild breezes and temperature...
The arrival of Spring time also means to be extra safe, now that you and your pets are spending more time outdoors.
To find out more on how to safely enjoy the outdoors with your pets this Spring, read this fantastic article:
http://www.dogster.com/dog-health-care/spring-safety-tips-for-dogs

How to help your dog age gracefully

CNN just published a great article on how to help your dog age gracefully.
Even if your pooch is still years away from being a senior, this is still a good read, so you can be better prepared for when the time arrives.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/03/12/mnn.aging.pets/index.html

March is National Adopt-a-Guinea Pig Month

Did you know that March is National Adopt-a-Guinea Pig Month?  Of course you knew  ;)

Julie Morris, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) senior vice president for National Shelter Outreach, designated March as Adopt-a-Rescued-Guinea Pig month. Morris states: “The idea behind the celebration month is to encourage future adopters to think of shelters and rescue groups first.”

There are many guinea pigs in shelters in need of permanent homes, so if you have room in your heart (and home) for a new pet, please consider adopting guinea pigs.  I have 2 of my own, and they are such sweet and gentle animals.

There are many guinea pig rescue organizations across the country where you can adopt from.
Here are a few:
California:
Los Angeles & Orange County : OC Cavy Haven  http://www.cavyhaven.org
Los Angeles (Chatsworth): LA Guinea Pig Rescue  http://laguineapigrescue.com
San Diego: Wee Companions Small Animal Adoption  http://www.weecompanions.com
San Francisco Bay Area: Cavy Spirit  http://www.cavyspirit.com

Texas:
Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue  http://theguineapigrescue.com

Colorado:
Cavy Care Guinea Pig Shelter and Sanctuary  http://www.cavycareinc.org

Washington DC: 
Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue  http://www.mgpr.org

There are many guinea pig rescues in non U.S countries as well.  Contact me if you need help finding a guinea pig rescue near you!
Also, please come to me for any guinea-pig-care related questions as well -- I am quite an expert.  ;)

For general animal adoption (any animal), please go to PetFinder.com.  There are many different animals out there in need of permanent, loving homes.

Here is one of my own guinea pigs.  She is adopted from OC Cavy Haven