{"id":445,"date":"2021-11-30T19:21:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=445"},"modified":"2021-11-30T19:21:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:21:13","slug":"december-2021-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/december-2021-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2021 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plan On Getting a New Pet for the Holidays? Remember to Adopt, Don\u2019t Shop!<\/a>
\nGoals for You and Your Pet for 2022<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nPlan On Getting a New Pet for the Holidays? Remember to Adopt, Don\u2019t Shop!<\/strong>
\nThe holidays are around the corner. Many people may want to get a new pet for the family. It\u2019s important to do research and make sure everyone in the family is on board. One of the best ways to get your pet is through adoption.<\/p>\n

Some people may be on the fence about pets as holiday gifts. \u201cWith some forethought and a sincere commitment, pets can be a wonderful gift to give your family,\u201d according to the article, \u201cPets as Presents: A Good Idea?\u201d at Petfinder.com. The article advises the following to see if your family is ready for a new pet:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tTypes of pets appropriate for the ages of your children.
\n\u2022\tDo your children want a pet and realize the responsibilities?
\n\u2022\tThe cost involved, from adoption fee to vet care, grooming, etc.
\n\u2022\tThe long-term commitment.<\/p>\n

After deciding on the pet, the best place to go is your nearest animal shelter. \u201cAccording to the ASPCA, each year millions of dogs enter shelters, yet of the approximately 59 million owned dogs in this country, less than 20 percent are shelter adoptees,\u201d the Petfinder.com article said.<\/p>\n

According to the article, \u201c5 Reasons to Adopt, Not Shop\u201d at Greatergood.org, \u201cEvery year, approximately 6.5 million pets enter animal shelters nationwide, and 1.5 million become euthanized.\u201d<\/p>\n

Along with adopting a new best friend, there are also other great reasons to adopt, according to the Greatergood.org article, including.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tWhen you adopt from a shelter, you make room for another pet, so you are saving a life.
\n\u2022\tYou help fight the puppy mill industry.
\n\u2022\tAdoption is less expensive and the fee typically includes spay\/neuter, initial vaccinations and microchipping.
\n\u2022\tMany shelter pets are already trained.
\n\u2022\tShelters and rescues often have a history of the pet.<\/p>\n

Make your family\u2019s holiday brighter when you adopt a pet instead of buying.<\/p>\n

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\nGoals for You and Your Pet for 2022<\/strong>
\nThe new year is just weeks away and many people are thinking about goals. Make it more interesting and make goals for you and your pet. It\u2019s often easier when you have a buddy along for the ride.<\/p>\n

\u201cTime to team up with your furry friend and tackle the new year together,\u201d according to the article, \u201c5 Ideas for Sharing Your New Year\u2019s Resolution With Your Pet\u201d at be.chewy.com. The article offers some ideas:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tBe more active: Discuss with your vet about exercise. And while you\u2019re at it, get on board as well with long walks, longer playtime activities, and even leash training for your cat.
\n\u2022\tPut you and your pet\u2019s health first. Get an annual exam for yourself and then for your pet. Speak to your vet and \u201cmake sure your pet is up to date on their flea, tick and heartworm preventatives and discuss adding any supplements to their diet, too,\u201d the article said.
\n\u2022\tPut down your cell phone, step away from the computer, and get outside for an extra walk with your dog (or cat).<\/p>\n

There are other important things you can add onto your resolution list to help ensure that your pets have a more healthy and happy life. According to the article, \u201c9 New Year\u2019s Resolutions for Your Pet (and You)\u201d at PetMD.com, start with your pet\u2019s diet. \u201cThe New Year is the perfect time to evaluate what, when and how much your pet is eating,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n

Another important resolution for an overweight pet is weight loss. \u201cWork with your veterinarian to determine the best weight loss regimen for your pet,\u201d the PetMD article said. And if you want to help your dog lose some weight, you can also go on some extra walkies. They will do you and your dog some good.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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