Happy Pet Parent’s Day!

“For all the poop you’ve scooped; for all the treats you’ve given; for all the sleepless nights you’ve been crowded out of bed—we honor you!”

Today is the ever so special day created to celebrate your devotion to your fur kids. In its 3rd year, this national holiday was declared by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company. In honor of this day they have created free customizable e-cards. Have a look at the super cute options.

If you are looking for ways to recognize the day, you could take a look at this cool idea.  It’s a vow to take the best possible care of all of your pets.  In it you promise to take your pet’s health and well being as seriously as you do your own and in the process you can celebrate by making a donation to your favorite animal charity.

Should you be thinking of growing your pet family, I encourage you to consider adoption over breeders.  There are so many loving dogs, both purebred and mixed that need to find a forever home.  Please don’t support puppy mills! Visit our directory of Phoenix area  rescue groups to find the perfect pet for you. If you need a little help choosing the right breed of dog, you may want to pick up a copy of our Tails of Rescue book. It is a valuable breed reference guide that is packed full of great photos and inspiring stories.

Shelters and rescue groups don’t just have dogs and cats anymore, so check for small pets such as rats, birds, reptiles and even larger pets like horses. Your local animal control should be able to inform you of shelter pet types available in your area, including open hours and adoption fees etc.

Whatever you do today, take a moment to celebrate your choice as a pet parent. The choices you make every day for your pets are very important. They count on you in a million different ways and if they could talk, you know they would say “Thank YOU!” Today they will show you in their own way how much they appreciate you. Whether that be in a sloppy kiss or a nose nudge or a clean dinner bowl won’t matter. It’s the thought that counts!

~Laura