Meet The Domestic Shorthair Tuxedo

What is a Tuxedo Cat?

A Tuxedo cat is any domestic cat that has a solid black body with white paws, a white underbelly and a white chest.

Even if the markings are less precise, there is still kind of a formal, fancy-pants look to a Tuxedo cat.

 Add a mustache and you have the ultimate Tuxedo cat, and, of course, when it comes to moustaches on cats you have the choice of white face/black moustache...or the even more dashing black face/white moustache affair...

- See more at: http://www.cat-breeds-encyclopedia.com/Tuxedo-cat.html#sthash.5FCeX2RE.dpuf

Meet The Bearded Dragon

Bearded Dragons Bearded dragons are lizards indigenous to Australia, and are commonly kept as pets. These reptiles get their name because of a behavior where they can puff out and darken the skin under their throats, which looks like a beard. They are omnivorous, as they eat both greens and insects. Bearded dragons are one of the most popular of reptile pets.

These gentle beasts are from Australia but are now readily available due to their willingness to breed in captivity. Bearded Dragons make a wonderful pet for both beginners and advanced reptile keepers.

Source: https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/caresheet/

Atticus is my 10 year old Bearded Dragon. When we brought him home, he was a baby and the size of a Chameleon.  He resides in a very spacious habitat and enjoys a diet of fruits, veggies and purchased insects.

From The Book Green Dog, Good Dog

Safety Is Always Green.

It won't matter how eco-friendly your yard is for your dog if he is not kept safely in it.  An enclosure is only as trustworthy as the people who come in and out of it ( consider a self-closing contraption on the door or a gate that closes off your yard, especially if you have children), and the only way your dog can be reunited with you if he escapes is if he is properly identified.  Therefore:

1) Make sure your fencing is secure and that the gate people pass through into your yard closes properly.

2) Make sure your dog always has his collar on when he is out, and that there is an identification tag on it that gives his name, and your home and cell numbers.

By Dominique De Vito

Pet Fire Safety Day

Tuesday,  July 15. 2014 is National Pet Fire Safety Day

Visit The National Volunteer Fire Council website:  www.nvfc.org for important information.
In the search bar - type "pet fire safety day" and check exact search.  The link to this website can be found under Our Favorite Websites.

If Disaster Strikes - Be Prepared!

          The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
                                               provides an
                     Emergency Planning Guide for Pet Owners

Visit:  The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters link at Our Favorite Websites and click the Pet Parent link to view this guide.

Meet The Green-Cheeked Conure

Green-Cheeked Conure Species Profile

Traits:  A green-cheeked conure’s comical and affectionate nature has made it a popular pet bird, but it can be shier than other conures. Although they are less inclined to gnawing or chewing than most conures, green-cheeked conures still enjoy chewing. Often described as being a big bird in a small bird’s body, this pet bird is a good choice for owners with limited space because of its small size. In effort to attract their owner’s attention, green-cheeked conures often hang upside down, hide under papers and dance around on their perches. While the owner is away, the green-cheecked conure can happily entertain itself if provided with plenty of toys in the cage, but once the owner is home, this conure needs plenty of time interacting with its human companion.Behavior/Health Concerns:  Green-cheeked Conures need interesting entertainment and interaction. Feather picking and susceptibility to psittacine diseases are problems owners may encounter with this species of pet bird. Both breeders and pet owners favor the green-cheeked conure because it is typically a less expensive and quieter pet bird that is a successful breeder in captivity. Green-cheeked conures are also known for being gutsy. Some owners have witnessed them fearlessly taunting larger pet birds in the house, which means a green cheek's owner must be attentive when the birds are out of their cages. The green-cheeked conure species has three color mutations that have made it a popular pet bird. Cinnamon and yellow-side colors are growing in popularity, and the blue mutation is the newest, imported from Europe.

Celebrate The Fourth of July

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July, 2014.  May your celebration include family and friends, great food and excellent weather.  Remember to take pet precautions this Holiday weekend.  As the weather reports call for continued hot temperatures, keep all pets well hydrated, cool and away from the loud noise of parades and fireworks.

This Month I begin my tenth year in pet care.  I am grateful for all the "family members" who have blessed my life.  I thank you, the pet parents, for your continued trust in me.  It has been a pleasure.

Sincerely,
Julie