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3 money-savers for pet owners
Issue Date: March 29, 2009
Animal Smart
Steve DALE
The nation’s economic woes have trickled down to even our furry family members. Here are some helpful cost-saving tips.
Search for discounts on food. Use coupons, especially if Fido eats premium pet food. Or slowly transition your pet to a less costly brand (you’ll avoid an upset tummy and potential vet bill) approved by the Association of American Feed Control Officials. Seriously cash-strapped? Look for a pet food pantry, which offers low-cost or free food to the needy.
Find deals on medical services. Some shelters offer low-cost veterinary care, including low-cost or free spaying or neutering. Spaying or neutering is the responsible thing to do, and it may prevent costly medical issues. Also, big-box pet stores sometimes offer low-cost vaccinations. Know your pet’s vaccine history to avoid over-vaccinating.
Apply for a grant. If you’re in financial hardship and your pet goes to one of the nearly 3,000 American Animal Hospital Association-accredited clinics, you may qualify for a grant of up to $500 per year to pay for a specific procedure.
Spay/Neutering in US
Also from LoveThatCat.com:
Spay/USA
1-800-248-SPAY
“Call Spay/USA to get the names, phone numbers, and prices of services that have agreed to provide lower cost spay/neutering for cats and dogs in your local area. Private veterinarians, community programs, and special clinics participate nationwide.”
Source(s):
California listings: LoveThatCat.com/stca
National listings: LoveThatCat.com/spayneuter
Spay/USA: 1-800-248-SPAY
Bubble Wrap
Is your cat scratching your furniture? Here is one method to save your furniture from being used as a scratching post by your favorite feline(s).
Tape bubble wrap to the area of the furniture where your cat scratches. This method should prevent any continued scratching from your precious feline(s).
Now if you prefer not to place bubble wrap on the furniture yet need to relieve the stress caused by your feline(s) try this process. Place bubble wrap on the floor, grab your iPod, begin listening to your favorite tune then start dancing on the bubble wrap. Instant stress relief!!
One fun interesting fact: more than half of all people misuse bubble wrap. According to packers the correct way to use bubble wrap is to put the bubbles on the inside when protecting an item.
The following two ideas plus many more are listed at How to use Bubble Wrap
Relaxing pillow and mat. Bubble wrap can be used not only as insulation for items but for your body as well. It’s a great alternative if you’re tired of sleeping in beds or if you fail to bring your bedding for camping and other outdoor activities. You can spread it out as a mat or you can fold it in layers as a pillow. Either way, you will surely relax and dream with a smile on your face.
Bubble popping. Now, here’s what everyone loves, not only because it’s fun but also because of the funny popping sound. Bubble wrap popping can be done as a relaxing game. But beware, you could become a bubble pop addict!
Just hanging out
Prince (Charming) joins the family
3 canine kids
Casey, Chester and Mousse were adopted from shelters
Photo Shoot
Our friend, Judith Dudley – President of Alternative Sources, Inc., took time out of her busy schedule to engage in an activity she truly enjoys. Her passion for photography loving captured my furkids in action. You can visit Judith on Facebook where additional pictures of her interests can be viewed.
Here are mom’s three favorite shots!
Trump, Mousse, Chester with mom better known as ‘Glo’
Glo, our mom, holding Prince (Charming)
