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NATIONAL PET PARENTS DAY

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On the last Sunday in April, National Pet Parents Day recognizes the pet parents who go the extra mile to care for their fur babies. 

There is a very special connection, a unique bond, between a pet and its owner. This unique relationship, which can often last for many years, is often a vital part of the ‘pet parents’ life. Their loved pets are considered to be a member of the family. 

Some pet parents are new to the experience. Others are repeat performers. No matter how many pets or how often they engage in the relationship, it’s a special one every time. 

The observance was created to honor all dedicated pet parents across the nation with a special day of their own. 

We are dedicated pet parents.  Our furbabies take the place of real children.  Our marriage while not blessed with human children, we’re making up for it with kitties. 

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We currently have 6 inside cats and up to 20 community outsiders.  All are rescues.  The outsiders are/were feral.  While they have had TNR they are not fully touchable.  We would bring them inside in a heartbeat if we could.  We have the unfortunate location of being just rural enough that people dump cats here.  We do our best for them.  Our YouTube channel will hopefully help fund some of the care and feeding for these guys. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wish list.  On a fixed income it is always appreciated with 100% going to food, water, shelter, and vet care if we can catch them…

Grayson
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Charlie & Molly
Angel
Righty
Wylie & Peanut
Panda, Goldie, & Monty
Grayson & Sparky

We also have Alfie, Harry, Button, Angel, Caramel, Rusty, Kitten, Bashful, Hariett, Patches, Sneakers, Zoro, Monte, Blackie, Sandy, Tabby and a few others that show up from time to time.  This year we have at least 3 ferals yet to be TNR despite our best efforts to catch them, that are having kittens.  Im quite sure they’ll come closer as they get older.  We add them to our TNR list.  We started giving them names so we can tell them apart.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPetParentsDay

There are several ways to celebrate this day.

  • Give yourself some extra cuddle time with your pets
  • Pick up some pet swag like a tee or my favorite coffee cup.
  • Take a photo with your pet.
  • Adopt from a local shelter. 
  • Learn about ASPCA, Animal Allies, and your local shelters. Our local shelter recieved a grant.  They are doing TNR until funding runs out for community cats.
  • We do have a wishlist on Amazon for anyone who feels like donating. 

Use #NationalPetParentsDay to post on social media.

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NATIONAL PICNIC DAY

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On April 23rd, National Picnic Day encourages everyone to pack up their lunch and take it outdoors. 

There are a variety of ways to take part in a picnic. This meal hearkens back to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining when all you needed was a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some cheese and fruit and you could have a party under the sky.

From the French for piquenique, picnicmeans a meal eaten outdoors.

From barbecues to simple cold plates, picnics are light informal affairs intended to be relaxing and fun for everyone to enjoy the day. Some favorite picnic foods include sandwiches, chips, fresh fruit and vegetables, light salads, and homemade bars. However, picnics can be expanded to include grilled items, too. Burgers and corn on the cob cook up nicely on a portable grill. During large picnics, guests often bring a dish to share creating a pot luck atmosphere. 

The fresh air tends to rev up our appetite, so getting in some physical activity while enjoying a picnic is nice, too. Games of horseshoe, Frisbee, catch or flying a kite add to the fun of the day. 

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Now is a great time to get ready for National Picnic Month in July.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalPicnicDay

Celebrate this day by having a picnic of your own. Pack up a cooler or basket with a few of your favorite items. Make sure to include a beverage or two. Be sure to keep perishable items on ice so no one gets sick. Visit a favorite park or recreation area. Lay the blanket out in the sun or shade (whichever you prefer) and enjoy the day with a meal under the sky. Bring a Frisbee or a ball to toss around, too. 

If the weather does not cooperate, have a picnic in your home on the living room floor!  Share your photos on social media using #NationalPicnicDay.

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NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY

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March 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day and the dedicated K9 units who’ve served since World War II. 

A lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. We rationed oil, leather, and rubber. The military draft men into service. Women rolled up their sleeves and built war supplies.

And dogs were called to duty. During the first world war, the United States took notice of the European use of canines as sentries, message carriers, and several other functions.

A private citizen, Mrs. Alene Erlanger initiated a program called Dogs for Defense. Along with the American Kennel Club and a handful of breeders, the group aimed to train the dogs for military use.

By November of 1942, the military prepared the first Dogs for Defense for duty in North Africa. While at first, they were gun shy, they proved to be well trained.

As the war progressed, Dogs for Defense was unable to keep up with the demand, and the Remount Branch, Service Installations Divisions took over the training of the dogs.

Over the years, the military, police, and rescue have developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. Their training is tailored to meet the demands of the job, and each animal and handler carries out his or her duties to the fullest.

K9 service does not end with just serving in the military, now specialty trained dogs help our returning people service members as well. Coping with things like PTSD, or other veteran related issues can be dramatically helped by special service dogs.

NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY HISTORY

National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942.  Joseph White, a retired military working dog trainer, originated the idea for the day.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalK9VeteransDay

Recognize a K9 veteran. Learn more about their service, history, and training. Attend a ceremony honoring the working dogs in military units and working dogs across the country.  Use #NationalK9VeteransDay to post on social media.

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WORLD SPAY DAY

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Tabby
Grayson and Righty
Panda
Harry
Smokey
Splash and Sparky
These are some who have passed both into and out of our care.  If you don’t want to be directly involved donations are always welcome.  Amazon     Walmart 

World Spay Day annually aims to decrease stray pet populations by increasing awareness of the importance of spaying and neutering programs. Around the world, a variety of effective programs reduce stray populations. These programs target both strays in neighborhoods and in shelters. 

Through education, spay and neuter programs in shelters raise awareness prior to the adoption of cats and dogs. In neighborhood programs, spay and neuter programs effectively reduce stray populations over the long term with the help of the community. These types of programs are especially effective where feral cat populations exist. Since feral cats cannot be domesticated, spaying and neutering in the communities where they live to offer the most humane way to reduce the population. 

Other programs may be offered through veterinarian clinics and communities, too. The observance offers an opportunity for programs to highlight the benefits of spaying and neutering and increase support for their individual programs.

In my area of Northwest Florida you can not only treat your personal pet to these health benefits, we participate with Santa Rosa Annimal Services for Community Cats Day.  There are also several organizations that offer low cost spay/neuter as well.  There are quite a few in Escambia County, Florida as well.  Check with your local resources and help keep Community ferals under population control. 

This not only prevents unwanted litters being born but helps reduce health conditions and overall health of outside pets.  We practice TNR on our Community cat colony, so learn, teach and share the knowledge. You can catch some of the cat antics on our YouTube channel as well.

WORLD SPAY DAY HISTORY

Doris Day Animal League founded Spay Day USA in 1994 to bring attention to the pet overpopulation problem in the United States and encourage animal population control by neutering pets. The movement later spread globally and is now known as World Spay Day.  

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD SPAY DAY

  • Support a spay and neuter program in your area.
  • Host a fundraiser or approach your community leaders to create a program in your town.
  • Learn more about the importance of spaying and neutering.
  • Ask your veterinarian questions or volunteer at your local shelter.
  • Use #SpayDayUSA to post on social media.