Top 5 Pet Pinterest Boards to Follow

Here are five of the top pet Pinterest boards to follow for animal lovers. Four of them involve how to take care of your pets and the fifth one has some great photos of kittens and cats. Check them out for some great information on pet adoption, care and health tips. 

Pet Adopt and Rescue 

This pet adoption board will pull at your heart strings, that’s for sure. When I check this board, I want to adopt all of the animals but, alas, I can’t do that. If you’re thinking about adopting a cat or a dog, check out the Pet Adopt and Rescue board on Pinterest and you could save an animal’s life. 

Also, if you’re trying to find a home for a pet you can’t keep, you can post a photo and information about him on this board and maybe a kind-hearted soul will adopt him.

Pet CareTips  

This is a pet care Pinterest board sponsored by the ASPCA. It is loaded with pet care tips to help keep your pet safe, healthy and happy. You can find homemade dog treat recipes, healthcare information, how pets communicate and so much more. Check out the ASPCA Pet Care Tips board and find out everything you need to know about owning a pet.

Pet Health Tips 

This pet Pinterest board is sponsored by Petplan Pet Insurance and features some great information about pet health and care. An example of the pins on Pet Health Tips include games you can play with your dog, common puppy illnesses, soothing stressed dogs and traveling with pets.

Pet MD  

PetMD, an expert resource for the health and care of pets, sponsors this Pinterest pet care board. You can find information on adopting pets, behavior and training, veterinarian advice, pictures of cute animals and so much more. The PetMD pins include advice on fish care, cats, dogs, horses, turtles and exotic pets.

PuuurfectCats  

This cat Pinterest board is strictly for high-quality photos of all types of domestic cats. So, if you just want to browse through some funny and adorable cat images, check out the pins at Puuurfect Cats. The board only accepts friendly comments and has some of the best cat photos for all you cat lovers out there.

Is Doggie Day Care Right for Your Pet?

Years ago dogs stayed home either tied outside, in a pen, or in the house while people were at work. The options of doggie day care, or dog walkers were not available. Pets had to stay at home, isolated and bored, waiting for their masters to come home.

Today, this has all changed. Doggie day cares have sprung up in most cities and towns. Most of these day cares are operated by people who really care about animals, but there are always a few bad apples.

I visited a combination doggie day care/pet shop in my area and was saddened by what I saw. The day care room had no toys, mats, or even blankets for the dogs. Each dog was tied with a leash to a different section of the room. There was no interaction of any kind between the dogs, or with people. They lay on the concrete floor, looking bored and lonely.

I'm sure this is not what the owners of these poor dogs had in mind when they brought them to day care. What would be the point?

If you are considering doggie day care, make sure you research the facility and the programs offered. The last thing you want is to enroll your dog in doggie day care and find he/she is more miserable than when he was home alone.

What to look for in a doggie day care:

• Both indoor and outdoor play
• Socialization – play time among the dogs and interaction with people
• Exercise – a regular exercise routine with real people (not tied to a treadmill for 20 minutes
• Ask if there are certified dog trainers on the staff to deal with any aggressive behavior.
• Is the staff certified in Red Cross pet first aid and CPR?
• Does the facility offer obedience training programs? These can be a lifesaver for hard working pet owners who find it hard to spend time training their dogs.
• Check the sleeping areas. Does each dog have its own personal resting space?
• Are staff members available and supervising the dogs at all times?

These are just a few of the many questions to ask when looking for a doggie day care. Your pet's care is the most important thing to consider. A friendly, stimulating environment is what every dog needs to have a happy, fun-filled day while you are off working to earn money for those expensive vet bills, dog toys, and pet food.