Be Cool…Vote!!

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Today is a text-to-donate day for Red Paws, a Red Cross-like relief agency that works to provide foster and permanent homes for pets who are displaced by emergencies like house fires, owner’s death — and hurricanes. Just text WISH to 80077.

In addition, all this week they’re collecting supplies for distribution to families hit hard by Sandy. The closest drop-off point to us is the Northern Liberties Community Center at 3rd and Fairmount. They are especially in need of the following items:

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For those not familiar with it, Dia de Los Muertos is a fabulous traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to the loved ones we have lost. Not a sad or mournful occasion in the least, the holiday is honored by remembering and celebrating those loved ones with joy, cheer, dancing and a boatload of color!

Let’s take a moment today and remember with joy and gratitude the four-legged friends that have shared our lives and celebrate all the love and happiness they gave to us, even for an all too short time.

Gracias Mi Amigos!

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Laurel gives SANDY the Philly treatment!

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Saffy (as Rosie the Riveter) says “We can do it!”

We are all very excited about having an awesome Halloween, especially after the stress-filled days brought to us by that crazy chick Sandy but let’s all remember to take special care to ensure that the four-legged family members stay safe. Halloween can pose many dangers for our little buddies so here are some tips to keep our loved ones safe. Most may seem obvious but better to be safe (heehee) than sorry!

1. (Fire) safety first. A Jack-O-Lantern with a real candle adds a wonderful, authentic touch to Halloween celebrations, but pets don’t know the danger of the small fire inside. Dogs, particularly enthusiastic tail-waggers, can easily knock over a pumpkin and cause a fire. Place Jack-O-Lanterns where they can’t be knocked over by a swinging tail or a curious cat.

2. Party animal or scaredy cat? Halloween is a great time for a party, but not all pets are party animals. Unless your pets are used to crowds, keep them in a separate room where they won’t be disturbed and check on them frequently. Pet costumes are more popular than ever, but if your dog or cat is not receptive to this kind of thing, you could be causing discomfort and stress. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume doesn’t obstruct your pet’s movement or vision and isn’t uncomfortable or unsafe.

3. Tricky Treats. Most pet owners know that chocolate is poisonous to pets, but children or non-pet owners may not. Have some pet-friendly treats handy, but keep candy and candy wrappers out of paw’s reach. Alcohol and rich fatty foods are also “no, no’s” for pets.

4. Don’t leave pets out in the yard on Halloween. We’ve all heard the real-life horror stories of malicious people who steal, tease, injure, torture and even kill pets on Halloween. If you don’t already bring your pets inside at dark, do so on this night.

5. Prevent the escape of indoor pets. Be careful that cats or dogs don’t dart outside through an open door. Even if a pet enjoys visitors and is having a great time greeting guests and little hobgoblins, a leash is a good idea. Once a pet is out the door, its familiar neighborhood can become unfamiliar and scary territory on Halloween. House and yard decorations, Trick-or-Treaters and increased traffic can panic an escaped pet. A panicked pet will often run too far from home to find its way back.

Most important of all…Have a Spooky Fun Time!!

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