PhilaPets.com Newsletter: January 2007

Say goodbye to Super Bowl Sunday :(

Philadelphia Eagles logo The Eagles are out of the playoffs and all the sudden it feels like winter? Coincidence or is there more to this. I'll leave that to you but I think there is some sort of conspiracy going on. Stay warm and enjoy this month's newsletter.

2007 Client Calendar Contest

With over 150 entries, we had a difficult time narrowing it down to just twelve winners.

The calendars have been printed and put in the mail. Everyone that had used PhilaPets at least once last year should have received a copy by now. Additional information, the list of winners, and ordering information can all be found on the PhilaPets.com web site.

Congratulations go out to our covergirl, Jezebelle, the Boxer mix (photo taken by Pet Care Specialist Rob Reed).

PhilaPets News and Information

Refer a Friend
Did you know that PhilaPets has a referral program?

We work hard to make sure that your animals are happy, safe, and well cared for when you are away.

If you love our services, tell a friend! Have them mention your name at their orientation visit and your pet's next visit is free!

Pet Health Insurance
Do you want to protect your pet and support the ASPCA?

You treat your pets like family, and now you can insure them like family with the name you trust. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance reimburses the money you spend on veterinary care for your cat or dog so you won’t have to choose between your pet’s well-being and your personal finances.

Your pet can be covered for unexpected accidents and illnesses. We even offer coverage for routine wellness care, such as annual checkups, vaccines, dental cleaning, and other preventive treatment. Plus, five to ten percent of first-year premiums go directly to support our mission related work.

Learn more and get a free quote.

Did You Know?
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Cats do not have a collarbone, which allows them to fit through any opening the size of their head.
The oldest living cat was a non-pedigree called Spike bought in 1970 by Mo Elkington of Bridport, Dorest died in 1999 at 29 years of age.
The dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans.
The heaviest dog ever weighed 319 pounds.
The tallest dog ever was a Great Dane who stood 41 inches high.
Dogs have been domesticated for 10,000 years.
The Basenji is the only barkless dog in the world.
Dalmatian puppies are born pure white, with their spots developing as the mature.
Rabbits, horses, and mice cannot vomit.
All swans and all sturgeons in England are property of the Queen.
Parrots, most famous of all talking birds, rarely acquire a vocabulary of more than twenty words, however Tymhoney Greys and African Greys have been know to carry vocabularies in excess of 100 words.
The average adult male ostrich, the world's largest living bird, weighs up to 345 pounds.
The turkey was named for what was wrongly thought to be its country of origin.
If an average man had a metabolism comparable to that of a hummingbird he would have to eat 285 pounds of hamburger every day to maintain his weight.
Percentage of bird species that are monogamous: 90

Pet Health

Dog owners warned against sugar-free items
Keep those sugarless treats out of Fido's reach. Veterinarians warned Friday that a commonly used sweetener might cause liver failure in dogs, and perhaps even kill them.

View the full MSNBC article.

The Daily Dog Article
The Daily Dog Article is a blog that contains a mix of dog training, breed information, health issues, and much more. Just check it out and I am sure you will bookmark it for future reference.

If there is something that you would like to share with the PhilaPets community, tips, events, jokes, or other interesting tidbits, e-mail them to newsletter@philapets.com and we will try to make it a part of our next month's newsletter.