Why pets are more likely to go missing over the summer months

Author: Lauren Piandes

It’s summertime, and whether you’re planning a staycation or you’re jetting off to somewhere new, it’s becoming more common to include your furry family member in the fun. However, during the summer season travel and the changes, it’s a prime time when pets are more likely to go missing. There are a few reasons behind […]

Your 4th July Safety Guide for Dogs and Cats

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Uncategorized

4th of July can be fun for pet owners, but for our pets it’s a different story. The fireworks, crowds, and festivities humans enjoy can be terrifying and potentially dangerous for our four-legged family members. More pets go missing on July 4th than any other day of the year. Every year during 4th of July […]

Include Your Pet in Your Emergency Plans – Disaster Preparedness Month

Author: Lauren Piandes

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! As responsible pet parents, our pets depend on us to keep them safe, so we must remember to consider them when creating emergency plans in the event of a serious weather event, house fire, or other emergency situation. We’ve compiled some tips to help you build your own emergency kit […]

Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership

Author: Lauren Piandes

Whether you’re bringing a pet into your home for the first time or have had dogs for years, it’s never too late to create a safe, loving environment for your pets.   Investing time, money, and attention into your pet’s health When you have a pet, I’m sure it’s no surprise that costs can add […]

Winter Holiday Pet Safety

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Holidays, Pet Safety

We can’t believe the holidays are finally here! While preparing for your various celebrations, it’s important to remember that colorful lights and decorations, various baked goods, and colder weather could potentially cause your pet harm. Here are a few ways to pet-proof your holiday:   Don’t Share Your Holiday Feast This is one of the […]

From Food to Travel: Protecting Your Pets During Thanksgiving Festivities

Author: Lauren Piandes

Thanksgiving is almost here, can you believe it? While we get ready for food, parties, and travelling, we need to keep our pets in mind! Here are the ways we can prepare ourselves and our pets for Thanksgiving:   First Things First: The first thing to do before any holiday party, travel, or pet-sitting event […]

Check the Chip Day for You and Your Pet

Author: Lauren Piandes

Check the Chip Day is August 15th! It’s also known as PetLink’s favorite pet-based holiday. There are steps you can take to ensure your pet’s microchip is doing its job properly. The most important of these are: Registering your pet with up-to-date contact information, such as current phone numbers, email addresses, and alternate contacts. Remember: […]

National Lost Pet Prevention Month Series: Moving to a New Home

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Uncategorized

Moving to a new place is stressful, but it’s even more stressful for pets. Dogs are most at risk the first 30 days after a move, as they are not acclimated to their new home. Besides wishing desperately that our pets could simply tell us how we feel, we must do our best to prepare […]

Halloween Safety Tips for You and Your Pet (with COVID-19 Precautions)

Author: Kathy Pobloskie

Although we may not believe it, COVID-19 is still prevalent in our daily lives over a year later.  Social-distancing and mask-wearing is still encouraged, and we are trying our best to keep our communities safe during this time in history. Because of this, along with the usual pet safety tips, we would like to add […]