Any furends out there disagree with this list?
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"When these guys brought the cat into me the cat was frozen almost solid. It was stiff," said David Lloyd, public works director in Lincoln, Maine.
"He was completely unresponsive," animal control officer Mary Ann Curtis said.
Did your dog make the cut? If so, what's your dog breed?
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2. Greyhound
3. Pekingese
4. Tibetan Spaniel
5. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
6. French Bulldog
7. Bulldog
8. Pug
9. Havanese
10. Lhasa Apso
11. Miniature or Toy Poodle
12. Scottish Terrier
13. Tibetan Terrier
14. Beagle
15. Bichon Frise
16. Yorkshire Terrier
17. Great Dane
Did your dog make the list?
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]]>More and more workplaces are allowing employees bring their pets to work or having a designated “office pet” to roam around the office. A well-behaved, friendly dog or cat can not only help boost morale at the workplace, but help visitors be at ease as well. There are several benefits to bringing a dog carrier bag with your pooch to work.
Comfort to the Workplace
Depending on where you work, a pet can bring a sense of comfort to your job. If you work at a place where emotions can run high, such as a funeral home or a family lawyer practice, a furry friend that approaches clientele with a dog toy can help ease tension. A four-legged friend looking for a hug can help customers and clients get some relief from grief.A pet at work not only brings comfort to visitors coming in and out at the office, but the workers themselves. A rough day becomes a little easier when you get a loving lick from the office pup and take her out for a quick walk with her collar and dog leash.
Bringing Coworkers Together
Having an office pet isn’t just a comforting presence, but it unites everyone in the workplace. Coworkers with nothing in common can break the ice and reach common ground through conversation about their interactions with the dog or kitty. If you have an official office pet, it’s an additional responsibility shared among everyone at work to keep their furry coworker fed, go for walks, and keep the office stocked with unique pet products. Roger in HR and Dolly in Accounts Receivable probably wouldn’t connect much at work if it wasn’t for little Rascal popping in and out of their offices.
Adds Fun to the Work Day
Pet owners want to bring their pets to their work for the same reason they have them at home: they’re fun. Doing data entry is a bit more enjoyable when a nose starts to nuzzle on your leg. Having a pet around the workplace helps it feel more “homey” and adds an additional spark that breaks up the monotony of the work day. While taking proper care of a pet is a challenge, it provides some welcomed fun and unconditional love into the typically cold working world.
If your workplace needs a furry friend, why not adopt? Not only would you be rescuing a pet in need of a home, but you could qualify for Pet Stop Store’s Adopt a Pet Furend Quarterly Scholarship Giveaway. Entrants are eligible to receive a pet scholarship valued at over $1,000! You can also get some additional money to help cover costs of owning a pet by signing up for Pet Stop Store’s affiliate program.
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Increasing Rates and Deductibles
Insurance can be expensive and unfortunately, pet insurance is no different. While it is natural for families to want to protect their pets, as their pet ages, their insurance rates increase. Of course, as a pet ages, the higher the chance is of a claim. However, the intense hike of prices begs the question if it is worth the risk. Especially since those high rates often come with high deductibles.
Having to come up with the money to put a pet through surgery in an emergency is difficult. However, even with an accident, often it is less expensive to pay for a solution. Obviously, there are always exceptions. Yet, for the most part, after the lifetime of rates and paying deductibles, the treatment is reasonable compared to insurance.
Benefits are Minimal
Whether the insurance is for pets, family members, a house, or car, knowing what the policy covers is essential. Unfortunately, that is pet insurance is not overly forgiving with coverage. Specific situations are covered, while other common reasons for illness or medical care are not. Sometimes knowing what is covered will not help when your pet is in need. Specifically, sickness is not often covered by pet insurance policies. Therefore, if the pet gets sick owners will still be left with the bill, plus a useless insurance policy.
To close, ultimately, whether to purchase an insurance policy or not is up to the pet parent. Some people like the peace of mind it can bring while others cannot justify the cost. Regardless, the best bet for pet insurance companies would be to make the incentive for policies more appealing. That way, people will be able to justify the purchase better than simply and sometimes misguided peace of mind.
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Pet hair is gross. It gets everywhere, on everything, and can overtake a household faster than a two-year-old a crayon. In a matter of days, (if you are lucky) pet hair will make any home look unkempt. Therefore, pet owners find it to be a constant chore, cleaning up after their furry family members. While most view it as a labor of love, anything to help the speed of cleaning up is appreciated.
Therefore, fellow pet-parents, here are the best devices for the job of cleaning carpet, hard floors, and upholstery.
Carpet
The New York Times affiliate company, Wirecutter, researched the best vacuum for cleaning pet hair on carpet floors. The result was that robot vacuums are the easiest and most efficient at keeping your home hair-free. Robot vacuums are constantly going and continuously pick up the hair, almost as quick as your pet can drop it. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that this was the preferred option.
However, the study also concluded that most traditional vacuums work about the same. This is regardless of whether the vacuum is specifically designed for pet hair or not. According to Wirecutter, pet-hair-specific vacuums are more gimmick than convenience.
Hard Floors
Thankfully, the option that works best with hard floors is not nearly as expensive as a robot vacuum. It is not even as confusing as a pet-specific, versus non-pet-specific vacuum. Wirecutter suggests a quality dust mop is the easiest, most efficient way to collect pet hair. The specific brand that Wirecutter suggests is the Cedar Dual-Action Microfiber Flip Mop.
Upholstery
Upholstery is one of the hardest parts of the home to keep clean. (It is, unfortunately, also the most noticeable when fuzzy with pet hair.) Most handheld vacuums are rendered useless against pet hair on furniture, because of their design. Plus, robot vacuums are only designed for the floor, thus far.
The good news is, there is a solution. According to Wirecutter, a cordless stick vacuum is going to be a pet owner’s new best friend. (Just kidding, there is no replacing your furry family member.) However, a cordless stick vacuum is light enough and usually powerful enough to get the job done quickly and efficiently.
In summation, pet hair is undoubtedly an ongoing annoyance. However, with these vacuum options from Wirecutter, at least there are tools that provide effective assistance. Hopefully, with the right tools, a system will arise, saving pet owners from the monotony of unending clumps of hair.
Delta Airline announced the partnership on Tuesday, October 2. In addition, the airline revealed its plan to change its policy and prices concerning passengers flying with pets. Now, instead of being charged for kennel size, owners will be charged according to weight. This is to help pinpoint the specific needs of the pet and their owner.
CarePod, the startup company that is partnering with Delta is a little more forthcoming. The Singapore-based startup offers tracking, logistics, and monitoring software for pets. Transporting pets is always a harrowing experience, especially when air travel is involved. However, CarePod claims the partnership with Delta Airlines will help to lighten the burden. The startup’s technology will provide pet owners with real-time updates and alerts. Plus, the technology will help Delta Airlines monitor the overall pet and owner experience.
All this is supposed to make what Delta described as launching “a new pet transportation strategy”. Although other specifics on the policy, price, and partnership is still not clear, it is proposed to revolutionize current procedures. Pet owners thus far seem to be pleased with the announcements. Hopefully, the partnership will be as remarkable as the airline and startup claim.
After all, following the tragic death of pets that were checked into the airline, Delta Airlines lost credibility. People became afraid to fly with their pets. Now, the airline must earn the trust of their pet-owner flyers back. If the ideas they are implementing work, it is what Jenny Pan, CarePod's founder, and CEO, described as an "exciting step."
In summation, Delta Airlines claims to always look for ways to help the pet and owner have a better flight. These changes, along with the partnership seem to be planting the seeds to grow a new era of pet travel. The collective hope is that these seeds grow into a safer, more accepted and comfortable environment for all passengers; furry and otherwise.
Don't let your pet furend become a runaway during this 4th of July's festivities!
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A dog parent quickly becomes that dog’s whole world. Therefore, if that pet parent were to pass away, it makes sense that the dog would grieve.
Sadie’s Grief
This was the case with Sadie, the thirteen-year-old Border collie/Dalmatian/shepherd mix who suddenly lost her owner.
Sadie’s pet parent, since she was eight weeks old, Andy Beaulieu died suddenly of a heart attack.
“Once they [Paramedics] stopped working around him, she came, and she laid with him and pushed at his hand almost as if to get him to pet her,” Beaulieu’s wife, Julia said, “She was daddy’s girl…she was his and he was hers.”
For the next ten days, between Mr. Beaulieu’s death and the services, Sadie continued to show signs of grief. She stopped eating and ended up losing ten pounds.
However, despite her signs of grief, she continued to wait for his truck to pull into the driveway every day at the time Beaulieu was due home from work.
Every day, Sadie remained hopeful that her dog daddy would come home.
Closure
Watching this, while dealing with her own grief, Julia knew that her late husband’s best friend needed to have closure.
So, after all of Beaulieu’s human friends and relatives had paid their respects, Julia brought Sadie into the services.
The two that were closest to Beaulieu calmly walked up to the casket.
Once they were close enough, as though Sadie knew exactly what this meant, she carefully put two paws up on the casket and peered inside. After a moment, she calmly stepped down and walked out of the service.
Acceptance
Once Sadie returned home, it appeared she finally understood that her dog dad was truly gone.
Famished from refusing to eat for over a week, Beaulieu’s loyal companion ate two bowls of food and returned to her daily routine.
While neither Sadie or Julie will ever forget their time they had with Beaulieu, they are working toward rebuilding their lives, together.
To close, this heartwarming story is becoming more common. More people are requesting their pets be part of their service, should they pass away. Some pet owners are even stating their wishes in their will.
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Yet, that doesn’t mean that you should just waltz Fluffy right into your next board meeting.
Here are eight tips to help prepare your dog, yourself, and your coworkers for a k9 invasion at your place of business.
1. Speak with Your Boss and Coworkers
The best way to find success taking your dog to work is by speaking to your boss and coworkers beforehand. Nobody likes surprises, and everyone should be able to maintain a safe environment, including your dog.
So, make sure there are no allergies, or objections to having your dog in the workplace before bringing them in.
2. Ensure Your Dog is Trained and Social
Pets have their own personalities and it is imperative that your dog’s personality is well-suited for being in the workplace. At home, your dog might be sweet and listen well, but the workplace is unpredictable, especially for a dog. There are a lot of new people and strange situations that your pet may not be accustomed to.
Therefore, you should ensure that your dog is trained and social.
This sounds like it should be easy to decide. However, there are a few situations that might prohibit your dog from coming to work that you may not consider.
Here are a few questions that might make you reconsider whether you should bring your dog to work:
• Is dog over-protective?
• Is your dog overly-affectionate?
• Does your dog like people?
• Is your dog a barker?
• Does your dog like children?
• Does your dog like other dogs?
While attributes like being protective and affectionate are good, having too much of either could compromise workplace safety and production.
3. Pet-Proof Your Workspace
If you’ve gotten a green-light on everything up until this point, that’s great! Now, it’s time to think specifically about the safety of your pet. Spend a day at work, without your dog, making sure there isn’t anything harmful at your workspace.
Make sure all the food is removed from where the dog can find it and remove any poisonous plants.
Basically, you are going to want to keep your workspace like you would keep your home.
Plus, giving yourself a day will help you find daily hazards do that you might overlook on a quick sweep.
4. Get Your Pet a Work Bag Full of Supplies
Eight hours, (or more) of sitting quietly waiting for you to finish work is a long time for a dog. So, it’s important that your pet has everything they need to keep them entertained and taken care of throughout the day.
Here is a list of the basics that your Pet’s Work Bag should include:
• Collar, Leash, and Tags/License
• Copy of License and Updated Shots
• Bowls for and Food and Water
• Medications Your Dog Must Take
• Toys and Treats
• Plush Pet Bed
While there might be other items that you bring to make your pet’s workday bearable, these are the basic items.
5. Make Sure Your Pet’s Shots are Up to Date
Your pet should already be up to date with shots, but if you’re bringing them to work, this is imperative.
Regardless of the temperament or the type of the dog, they are still animals. Animals are always unpredictable and therefore, there is no way to keep accidents from occurring. Hopefully, this will never be an issue with your dog.
Yet, if it is, you want to prove that the dog is in good health and legal.
Not only do you want to be able to prove it, you want to have their documentation on hand.
That is why documents are a basic requirement for your dog’s work bag.
6. Plan a Potty and Feeding Schedule for Your Dog
Pets respond well to having a routine. Regardless of whether you’re at work or at home, your dog wants to know exactly what they should expect. This helps them feel safe in their environment, which makes a better workday for you.
The best way to do this is to plot out a schedule before going to work with your dog. Give them potty, feeding and exercise breaks throughout the day.
Therefore, they know how their day is supposed to play out.
(Plus, this will help break up the monotony of your day as well.)
7. Prepare for the Worst
Even if your dog is the most well-behaved pet on the planet, there might be a day that they are off. Everyone has bad days, even your dog.
So, it’s best to be prepared for this if it happens, instead of scrambling to find a solution amidst the chaos.
Before bringing your dog to work, come up with an exit strategy. The best solution is to be able to run your dog home, where they feel safest. However, if that isn’t possible, make sure there is a doggy daycare, or pet-sitter nearby.
That way, you can simply drop them off if you need to and get back to work without it ruining your day.
Also, don’t push your dog’s limits. If your pet seems to be off, or irritable drop them off at their safe place. It’s only one day and playing it safe is better than tempting your dog and possibly loosing the ability to bring them back.
8. Respect Boundaries
When you bring your dog to work, it is imperative that you respect boundaries. Never try to force an interaction between your pet and a coworker, regardless of how long they’ve known one another.
Just because you love having your dog at work, doesn’t mean your coworkers want a communal office pet.
If your coworker doesn’t want to have anything to do with your dog, respect that. If they are busy and can’t give your dog their usual attention, respect that as well.
Respect the wishes of the people around you, as well as your dog. If the dog isn’t a fan of someone you work with, don’t force your dog to interact with them.
In summation, if you use these eight tips to prep your dog for the workplace, the experience should be a rewarding one.
Pet adoption advocates were aghast. After all, there are many non-GMO dogs looking to be sheltered and loved, right?
Now, the big questions is ... Would you clone your fur baby if you had the cash and access to the South Korean researcher or do you believe that death is an important part of life? The reason human beings love so hard is because we know that it's a limited-time offer, right? Should we mess this process up or would you prefer to pick your forever 'furends' fur out of your clothes after he/she passes until the day you die?Would you clone your fur baby if you had the cash and access to the South Kore
Don't forget, Pet Stop Store would like to offer pet parents who adopted their loyal companion a scholarship prize valued at over $1,000 dollars.
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Also, if you're a pet parent that adopted your furry companion, you can now participate in Pet Stop Store's Adopt a Pet Furend Quarterly Scholarship Giveaway program.
Pet Stop Store would like to offer pet parents the opportunity to focus more on care, safety and providing a loving environment for their new FUREND.
We want to help ease the financial stress of purchasing pet necessities by showing you our appreciation with a Thank You for saving a pet’s life scholarship prize valued at a $1,000 dollars.
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Two abandoned dogs not only found a new owner when rescued in the middle of Arizona desert, they also found an adventure. Jordan Kahana, found the pups while driving to Grand Canyon in December 2016. He decided to adopt the two pups (naming them Zeus and Sedona) before taking them on his cross-country road trip adventure across America.
According to an interview with ABC News, the trio have even traveled to 35 states, clocking in over 30,000 miles on the road. Kahana documents their travels to national parks and cities across America on social media, like his Instagram, where he calls his canine crew and himself, the “Adventure Squad.”
“Getting to adventure with these guys, doing cross-country road trips, seeing national parks, having dogs with you at all times has just been truly a life-changing experience for me,” Kahana said. “I couldn’t encourage enough for others to adopt as well. I look forward to where our adventures take us.”
We love stories like this at Pet Stop Store! That's why to further support our tradition and mission of giving back, we are giving scholarships every quarter to different pet owners that have rescued their four-legged companion(s). Each quarter Pet Stop Store will announce a new winner.
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