Pets for the Planet!

We are involved in many local organizations that benefit pets, their parents, the communities in which we live and work and most importantly - the planet.  We have created a business that is beneficial to all its parts, therefore benefiting the whole.

Here are some ways we achieve our goals to be an eco-friendly, socially responsible business on a daily basis:

▪ We are Green Office Certified, meaning....

        ▪ Our home and office is energy-audited each year

▪ We run our home and office with 100% Wind Power and will soon be powered by partial solar energy as well

▪ We only use 100% post-consumer recycled paper products (including all paperwork and forms, letterhead, notebooks, business cards and brochures)

        ▪       We utilize paperless billing from our vendors and invoice our clients via email, using absolutely no paper for billing

        ▪       Our note cards and notebooks are made from 100% post consumer recycled product and/or hemp paper

▪ Recycle all batteries, cell phones, paper, ink cartridges

▪ Utilize eco-friendly bio diesel vehicles for pet transport

▪ Utilize routes that are most gas and time efficient

▪ We buy pet products in bulk for clients to severely cut down on the needless use of extraneous packaging materials

▪ We use biodegradable poop bags from www.poopbags.com

We are members of:

▪ The Sustainable Business Network

▪       The Proactive Pet Sitters Association -- for us pet sitters who like to make a difference for people, their pets, and our planet :  http://www.proactivepetsitters.com/index.html

▪ The Animal Rescue Network (Specializing in TNR, "Trap / Neuter / Release")

▪ Blue Ribbon Pet Sitters of Philly

We are board members of:

▪ The Northern Liberties Business Owners Association : http://www.nolibs.com/

▪ Friends of Orianna Hill Dog Park : http://www.oriannahill.org/

We donate money, supplies, services and volunteer time to:

▪ P.A.W.S.

▪ The PSCPA*

▪ The ASPCA

▪ The Animal Rescue Network

▪ The Humane Society

*We partner with the PSPCA and offer all new adopting families of rescued cats and dogs, free consultation, registration and 15% off the first month of services.

Suggestions on Products that are good for you, your pets and the planet!

FOOD, PRODUCTS

http://www.nvelife.com/products/gallery.html

Use animal-friendly antifreeze
Fortunately, there is a less toxic alternative to the ethylene glycol-based antifreeze that is most commonly used. Pet-friendly antifreeze is propylene glycol-based and is now available at many retail outlets. It has anti-corrosive properties, is biodegradable, and is recyclable, making propylene-based antifreeze a better choice for the safety of pets and wildlife, personal health, vehicle engine protection, and for the environment. Make the switch today!
(From http://www.spca.bc.ca/antifreeze/default.asp)