Adopting an abused or neglected animal can be rewarding but it is also a huge time and patience commitment. Abused and neglected dogs may have all sorts of fears and behaviors that could take years to correct and could possibly never go away completely. It takes time to help an abused pet learn to look at
Every dog food is manufactured to allow your dog to live. however, some dog food makers add things to their food that may not be particularly good for your pet. Whether they are added to enhance the flavor, used as preservatives, or make the food look more appealing (for you, not for your dog), here
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The holidays are a great opportunity to have some fun with your #JollyPet. At first glance, it seems the cold weather would prohibit a lot of activities, but that’s not necessarily the case. Here are some suggestions on how to involve your dog in the holidays. Dogs make excellent companions when shopping for a natural Christmas
We’ve teamed up with @changothehandsomepittie @thewhitestpupsyouknow @hellokingston @thevelvetburritos to bring you a massive #jollypets giveaway! Beginning on Monday 10/17, you’ll have a chance to be one of 30 winners to receive a #jollypets prize pack as well as help our ambassadors win donations to their favorite rescue shelters! HOW TO WIN: 1.)
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A bill that would make pet cruelty a felony — known as Goddard’s Law — passed the Ohio House and Senate. The bill is named after Cleveland’s own Dick Goddard and his effort to protect pets, the bill is sponsored by Democrat Bill Patmon and Republican David Hall. On Wednesday, House Bill 60 passed through the state
Jolly Pets is proud to announce a partnership with Project Blue Collar, an organization that spearheaded the movement to promote awareness of rescues and to help increase adoption rates. People often wear colored wristbands to identify their causes and to invite conversation, so this inspired the founders of Project Blue Collar who were searching for a novel
With the holidays approaching, the temptation to wow somebody with the gift of a puppy is ever-present. After all, the idea of giving a dog as a gift is extremely attractive. The thought of a new puppy as a gift conjures up images of a Norman Rockwell painting, but it’s often not the reality. One of
With the onset of a new season there are new opportunities to have fun with your #JollyPet. Here are some suggestions for fun fall activities for dogs that you will enjoy too! Outdoor Fun With the lower outside temperatures, fall is a great time to let your pooch run wild without the higher risk of
Many pet owners suffer from seasonal allergies. Even if you don’t, you’re likely familiar with the typical symptoms: runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, wheezing, and congestion. Identifying seasonal allergies in dogs can be challenging because they are easily missed or confused with something else. Unlike human allergy symptoms, which are predominantly respiratory-based, the symptoms in dogs
We all love our pets and treat them just like family, even buying them presents at Christmas and sometimes we dress them up for Halloween and other special occasions. So we always do our very best to keep them happy and healthy. For those of us on a budget, which is pretty much everyone nowadays,
For breeds to become AKC-registered, they must first be recorded with an accepted registry. The AKC Foundation Stock Service® (FSS®) is the AKC’s recording service for purebred breeds that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. After a breed is entered into FSS the recognition process begins with a written request to compete in the
If you’re considering bringing a dog into your home, look no further than an animal shelter for your perfect companion. Even though many people have the idea that all shelter dogs were forced from their homes because of behavior problems or health issues, most dogs are brought to a shelter because of changes in
If you’re currently living in an apartment or town-home and don’t have a lot of space, don’t you fret – there’s a dog for you! So, what makes a great indoor dog? Good training is especially important for safe and happy city living. The apartment living infographic below shows us some breeds that won’t mind living
We are beyond thrilled to announce our partnership with Project Blue Collar & Fetch Eyewear on the launch of Pittie2020, a campaign to change the way the world views pit bulls one lens at a time. #Pittie2020 is a social media photo campaign collecting and featuring pictures of pit bulls wearing glasses. Using the term
NYC Pet Super Adoption Event New Yorkers are sometime scrappy, often brave and undeniably loyal. So here’s your chance to meet for than 600 if the city’s most adorable pets at this month’s Best Friends Pet Super Adoption. It all happens April 24-26 at the Altman Building in Manhattan. Adoptions start at just $25,
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National Puppy Day is to celebrate puppies and encourage adoption rather than buying from pet stores supplied by puppy mills. Founded by Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Colleen Paige. The goal for the day is to save 10,000 homeless puppies nationwide! Shelters across America are filled with puppies looking for FUREVER homes. Please don’t
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VetStreet.com, a site dedicated to linking pet owners to veterinarians, combed through their database of 969,517 names of puppies born since January 1, 2014 to determine what the top 10 male and female puppy name of the year are. The results? Bella and Max topped the lists once again! Each of the top three
It’s the time of the year when Christmas lists are written and many children put a puppy on their wish list. According to the ASPCA, of the 3.9 million dogs entering shelters each year, approximately 35% are adopted, 31% are euthanized and 26% of dogs are returned to their owner. According to the American Humane Association,
At animal shelters and rescue groups everywhere, there are loving, healthy senior pets looking for that one special home to cherish them for the rest of their life, and they don’t ask for much: just a warm place to sleep, good meals and plenty of love. Here are a few no brainer reasons that you
Two big animal welfare organizations are encouraging people to adopt, not shop, for their next family dog with a special month-long celebration commemorating all the shelter and rescue dogs out there who are still looking for a home. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Humane Association (AHA)
The Obama administration came out against specific breed legislation, which is a triumph to many dogs and their loving owners. Here are some pictures that will make you think differently about pit bulls. Remember: “Judge the deed, not the breed!” 1. Pit bulls are stereotyped as a vicious, untrustworthy breed. Via Flickr: 81065540@N00 2.
The National Pit Bull Awareness campaign is a nationwide effort to bring positive awareness and attention to the American Pit Bull Terrier and their responsible owners. To anyone who shares their life with a “pit bull”, the national month of awareness for these misunderstood dogs is clear. Constant negative media attention and sensationalized hype that
Have you entered the Modern Dog & Petplan Pet Parent of the Year Awards yet? Click here to enter! “We are looking for great stories about foster parents, pet parents whose pet in turn saved them, touching stories of care, courage and love in times of crisis or just paying it forward and taking care
National Dog Day serves to help stimulate the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year, and acknowledges family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort. Dogs put their lives on the line every day – for their law
Many breeds were developed to do work that required them to act independently. Those dogs tend to be smart, but as family pets, they may need more leadership and training than others. Ultimately, though, they’re worth it. Here are 10 dog breeds that tend to have independent personalities. #1 – Beagle Lovingly independent, the
When it comes to protecting your home, there are several types of dogs. Some are alert barkers, meaning they will let you know anytime anything moves outside your home that is “not supposed to be there,” or when someone knocks at the door, rings your bell, etc. Then there are guardian dogs. These breeds will
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When she’s not topping the charts with her award-winning music, country singer, Miranda Lambert, is passionate about helping shelter dogs find their forever homes. CLICK HERE to find the right toy for your dog
Ever wondered what you can do to help out your local animal shelter and potentially save the lives of many precious pooches? 1. Spay or neuter your pets. You can do your part to end pet overpopulation with a routine surgery for your dog or cat. Non-profit, low cost spay and neuter clinics actually make
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