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The Adventures of Alexey the Turtle

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Here are the amazing adventures of Alexey the turtle! Her first adventure today is going to Paul's beautiful serene backyard. :) She is an energetic, yet gentle turtle with a zest for life and delicious food! Look at her go! She is a red-ear slider. Known for her reddish-orangey stripe behind her emerald-green eyes... Celebrate her birthday everyday this year which makes her a sweet 16 little baby turtle! Make sure to bring her red and green leaf lettuce, dandelion leafs, and some turnip greens. Also, don't forget to bring your own yoga mats so you can join in with her while she stretches her legs out and enjoys life. … [Continue reading...]

Pets Add Life Offers Care Tips in Celebration of National Kids and Pets Day April 26

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Non-profit organization offers helpful tips when introducing kids to pets Celebrating National Kids and Pets Day April 26 in support of the bond between pets and children, Pets Add Life (PAL), a campaign celebrating the joys and benefits of responsible pet ownership, is sharing a few quick care and handling tips to consider when introducing kids to new furry pals. Gentle Hands – Teaching kids to be gentle is a huge contributor to the relationship they can have with a pet. Take the time to demonstrate the proper way to interact with animals, which is calmly (no loud noises) and with non-threatening hands, such as a low, closed fist or open palm for the animal to sniff and become familiar with. Kids should never tug on pets and should avoid their ears, eyes, and mouth when petting and … [Continue reading...]

Inner Peace

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Inner Peace  Submitted by Mohammad Shamim www.liveforothersfoundation.org   Inner Peace   If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time, If you can take criticism and blame without resentment, If you can conquer tension without medical help, If you can relax without alcohol, If you can sleep without the aid of drugs � � then You Are Probably The Family Dog! And you thought I was going to get all … [Continue reading...]

4th Annual Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest Accepting Submissions Through Jan. 31

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Last Call For Submissions! Calling all creative kids! The American Pet Products Association is accepting poems for the 4th Annual Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest now through Jan. 31.  Students in grades 3rd-8th are invited to write a unique poem about their pets, what they love about them, the joys they bring, and post it online at www.PetsAddLife.org or mail their final poem and submission form to: Pets Add Life, 661 Sierra Rose Dr., Reno, NV 89511. Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2012 at 5:00pm EST. One student from each grade level (6 total) nationwide will win a $250 gift certificate for pet products, and a “by-line” in a nationally circulated publication. In addition, the six winning students’ classrooms will each win a $1,000 scholarship to spend on pet related … [Continue reading...]