Keep the Mama, Not the Drama!

Earlier this year, a family reached out to Planned PEThood for help. They needed assistance with their kitties, Pumpkin and Reesee. Reesee had an accidental pregnancy and the family did not know what to do. They loved their animals so they wanted to do whatever they could to keep their kitties healthy and safe, but finances were tight. 

Thanks to our Keep the Mama, Not the Drama Program, sponsored by Orphan Kitten Club, we were able to get both pets fixed and take their two baby kittens, Jamie and Claire, into our rescue program.

The goal of this program is to help struggling pet owners with accidental litters keep their cats while we spay, vet them, and find homes for their babies. This ends the cycle, saves lives, and prevents future unwanted litters.

Their family is so grateful that we were able to find loving, forever homes for the kittens, plus they do not have to worry about their pet’s health anymore! No more babies! Yay!

Jamie and Claire found their forever homes quickly. Just look at their faces, how could they not! Sweet Claire was adopted at one of our Pet Supermarket adoption events and Jamie was adopted at one of our Petco adoption events.

If you or someone you know needs help from this program learn more or apply here. 

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Entire Year of Laundry Detergent Donated

With over 200 surgeries a week and 150 pets in foster care, we go through a lot of laundry! Tons of it! Over 150 loads per week! This makes detergent a HUGE expense for us. 

That is why we are beyond grateful to be recipients of the Buy One Give Ten donation program from Earth Breeze Eco Sheets. Thanks to Earth Breeze we have not had to purchase laundry detergent in more than 6 months, and they just surprised us with another huge donation. 6 more months of laundry detergent. WOW!

Thanks to Earth Breeze and their generosity, we can use every dollar we save on detergent to go back into the care of an animal in need. 

Earth Breeze offers sustainable, eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets delivered right to your door. Their product uses zero-waste packaging and aims to help reduce plastic jugs from reaching our landfills and oceans. 

Thank you doesn’t seem like enough, given the money we’ve saved not having to buy detergent! Please show them some gratitude by heading over and making a purchase, while helping eliminate plastic from our planet. With every purchase, they donate 10 free washes to a cause closest to your heart. And if you select animal rescues, that might very well mean us!

Their mission to reduce waste and improvement goes hand in hand with our mission to help pets and people. 

If you want to learn more about Earth Breeze, visit their website: www.earthbreeze.com

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Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings friends and family together. Thanksgiving can carry some hazards for our pets, ranging from food, to company, to travel. While it’s tempting to include our furry friends in this celebration, it’s best to leave them out of the festivities or purchase them a special pet specific treat before the big day.

Here are a few tips to help make the holiday as pet-friendly as possible and keep your pets healthy and safe. 

Thanksgiving is all about food, but not all human food is safe for pets. Here are a few common Thanksgiving foods to keep an eye on. If you have Thanksgiving guests, ask that they don’t feed your pets. It could save your pet’s life!

1) Turkey Bones – They can be a choking hazard and can damage your pet’s digestive tract. Now matter how much they beg, say no!

2) Fatty Foods – Items such as butter, cream, gravy, bacon, and turkey skin, are hard for pets to digest. They can cause a painful and serious condition known as pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas. 

3) Human Foods – Foods that are perfectly safe for humans, such as garlic, onions, raisins, and grapes are poisonous to pets. Bread dough and yeast dough can cause painful gas and event dangerous bloating. To be safe, avoid giving your pet any human foods and buy them a special pet specific treat instead at your local pet store.

4) Chocolate and Sugar – Most people know chocolate is bad for dogs and cats, but artificial sweeteners, such as xylitol, can be dangerous if consumed by your pets, so avoid these as well. These are even in many peanut butters these days.

6) Cover the Trash – Put the trash away, where your pets can’t find it. Cover the trash in a tightly secured trash bag, and place it in a closed trashcan outdoors. All your hard work keeping them safe can be undone by a quick trip in the trash.

Lots of people buy decorative arrangements, plants, and flowers around Thanksgiving. Be careful with these as some flowers and plants can be toxic to pets. The ASPCA has lists of plants that are toxic to both dogs and cats. To be safest, keep your pets away from all plants and floral arrangements. 

If you are hosting or having overnight visitors for Thanksgiving, plan ahead to keep your pets safe. Unfamiliar visitors can be stressful for everyone. 

1) If you know your cat or dog is nervous when people visit your home, put him/her in another room or crate with a favorite toy. This will help reduce the emotional stress of your pet. 

2) Even if your pets are comfortable around guests, watch the exits, especially when people are entering or leaving. Your four-legged friend may make a break for it out the door when you are greeting guests. 

3) Make sure your pet has proper identification with your current contact information. This includes both microchips and tags. This way, if your pet does sneak out, they’re more likely to be returned to you.

If You Are Traveling With Your Pets for Thanksgiving: Be sure to take precautions if you are traveling with your pets for the holiday. 

1) Never leave your pets alone in vehicles, even for a short time.

2) Remember to pack for your pets – any medication, food, identification information, toys, etc. 

3) If you are driving a far distance, stop regularly so that your pet can stretch their legs, go potty, and have a drink of water. 

Thanksgiving and pets go hand in hand – after all, we’re forever thankful for our furry family members. That’s why it’s a good idea to follow these tips and make your Thanksgiving as pet-friendly as possible. 

Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (https://www.avma.org/resources/pet-owners/petcare/thanksgiving-pet-safety)

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Time to SHOP 🍷🍫📚

We have all your holiday shopping must-haves right here.

Wine ✅ Chocolate ✅ Children’s Books ✅ Holiday Décor ✅ 

Planned PEThood Merchandise✅ 

Even better, a portion of every sale below helps cats and dogs in need! Put your dollars to good use and make purchases that benefit animals today.

Rescue Dog Wines

Rescue Dog Wines donates 50% of their proceeds to animal welfare efforts year-round. Not only are they doing good, but their wine tastes AMAZING, too! 

Until the end of the year, Rescue Dog Wines is offering Planned PEThood supporters 10% off their purchase. Plus, a portion of the sale will be donated to help our animals!

Use code: PPHOOD22 

Give thanks while giving back this holiday season! Purchase 12+ bottles of wine and shipping is free.

Bottles range from $20-$38

See’s Candies

Since 1921, See’s candies and chocolates have been made from scratch in their own candy kitchens. Using fresh ingredients, time-honored recipes and techniques, their Candy Makers truly make magic happen in the kitchen!

Fun Fact: See’s Candy Kitchen was the location of the iconic ‘I Love Lucy’ candy factory episode. 

Candies range from $11-$53

Abby the Crabby Tabby

Join Abby, the always-crabby tabby, on a journey of discovery as she learns that happiness isn’t something that happens to her, but is something she can create within.

This book is a wonderful gift for Thanksgiving or any holiday. With a 4.5 star rating on Amazon, it is a hit with young readers and cat lovers alike.

Paperback $10.99

Hardback $16.99

Lynch Creek Farm

Decorate your home or find unique gifts. Wreaths, centerpieces, garland, décor, and table top trees are all available with free ground shipping.

 

Planned PEThood Merchandise

We often hear giggles and snickers when we are out in public. It always takes a moment to realize why, but once you do – it sparks fun conversation!

Order winter wear featuring our favorite saying, “Neuter Your Pets! (And Your Weird Friends and Relatives!)” on the back.

These make great gifts!

Items Range from $25-$40.

Shop on Amazon

We know you do it already. The boxes are probably at your front door right now, we won’t judge! Just make sure your Amazon Smile is enabled within your app and a portion of your sales will be donated to Planned PEThood of GA. Last quarter we received $684 from AmazonSmile!

Grocery Shop

You can donate to Planned PEThood every time you buy groceries at Kroger! Just designate Planned PEThood as your Kroger Community Rewards Charity, and each time you swipe your card Planned PEThood will receive a donation. Last quarter we received $429 from Kroger!

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