Be the Change (for pets and yourself - you will be uplifted!) is a national and even worldwide effort to help the every day citizen change their local area for the better. In our case, we're about helping shelters and rescues - to make life better for pets.
On Monday, our Be the Change Dog Days of Summer made the news in a big way. While I enjoy touting our work, and supporting the dedicated BtC4Animals folks, along with EVERYONE who is creating positive change in their backyard, I am especially happy about this article. Why? Because Change.org, where the article by Stephanie Feldstein is posted, is a fantastic organization and being recognized by them is something to be truly proud of. Thank you to everyone who helped create this - inside and outside of BlogPaws.
It had happen. Super-attention to pets. Businesses finally realizing that we pet parents really do adore and dote on our pets. Let's face it - today, our dogs and cats and ferrets and horses and turtles and whatever, mean as much to us as our human friends and family members. These are creatures with soul. These are creatures who depend on us for everything. It's our duty to not only care for their health, but for their emotional well-being.
So, again, I say, it had to happen. A pet paradise located in Charlotte, N.C. Indeed! According to the Seattle Times online, "Paradies for pets: 'Resorts' that cater to furry friends" is a growing trend. This article is in their Home and Garden newsletter. The writer, Kathy Haight, writes about this as a Club-Med-for-mutts, part of the growing trend toward luxury pet boarding. This is closer to a "hotel" or a "spa" - not a boarding kennel!
With much thanks and big hugs to our BlogPaws' own Lisa Taron, who shared this video on Facebook... enjoy this heartwarming look at two turtles - who must be BFFs. May we never end up on our backs without a BFF nearby!
How many of us know what groups of animals are called? Oh sure, herd of cows (yes, I've heard of cows... hehe) and the usual flock of chickens, but how many knew that crows were a "murder"... and why?
According to Snopes, "a murder of crows" comes from a folk tale that says crows form "tribunals" and punish the bad behavior of a member of the flock. In reality, it's likely they got this label from hanging around battlefields, medieval hospitals and cemetaries - of old.
Who doesn't love turtles? Please - how can you not love turtles? They are among the most adorable pets in the world! Something about them just screams, "The world is a better place because of us!"
Ok, I'm going overboard a bit. But, seriously... turtles are as delightful as any other pet. Kids love'em. Moms know they're safe pets. And, in the wild, they support our eco-system in ways we probably cannot even imagine. That's why we at BlogPaws felt it was important to share this information...
On May 23rd, American Tortoise Rescue Celebrates World Turtle Day
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