PhilaPets News and Information

Summer Vacation Scheduling Reminder

We hope that your summer is off to a fabulous start and that you and your furry friends are finding ways to stay cool in this summer heat!

As you make plans to escape the city for a vacation this summer, please also remember to schedule your pet care services as soon as you can. Vacation requests have been pouring in and are confirmed on a first come basis and Pet Care Specialist availability in your area.

We look forward to caring for your pets while you enjoy some time away!

Schedule your vacation pet sitting services now!

In The News

Clinic Volunteers Urgently Needed!

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is looking for volunteers for their new Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic, which just opened its doors in March of this year at 2900 Grays Ferry Avenue. Help is needed seven days a week between 9:00am and 7:00pm in the following areas:

Cats: clean cages, provide food/water/medication, give much-needed TLC

Dogs: provide walks, socialization, and exercise, reinforce training, clean cages

Administrative: assist staff with various clerical and organizational tasks

If you're interested in becoming a PAWS volunteer, please email clinicvolunteers@phillypaws.org to get started!

Raising Awareness for Pet Cancer Research

Betty White, a life-long animal lover, has recently teamed up with Petco and Blue Buffalo Pet Food in order to raise awareness and funding for pet cancer research. They are aiming to raise $1 million and there are many ways that you can help this trio reach that goal.

Please visit the Pet Cancer Awareness Web site for more information and for ways to donate.

Pet Health

Iams Recall

We wanted you to be aware of the following food recall from Procter & Gamble (P&G):

P&G announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food in 3-oz. and 5.5-oz. cans. The cat food is being voluntarily recalled in North America only. This recall is due to incorrect levels of thiamine--an essential part of the cat diet. Dates on the bottom of the recalled cans range from 09/2011 to 06/2012.

For further information or a product refund, call P&G toll-free at 877-340-8826 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST), or visit the Food and Drug Administration recall Web site.

Beat The Heat!

Is it too hot out for your dog to go outside and play? Are you noticing they are coming a bit stir crazy indoors?

PhilaPets' own Dan Stein, Pet Care Specialist and editor of The Dog Guide, has some great suggestions on how to beat the summer heat and entertain your dog inside.

10 Ways to Help a Stir Crazy Dog

Think Pawsitive!

Just For Fun

Just a little kitty humor for all you cat lovers out there - here is an animated cartoon by Simon’s Cat - enjoy Fly Guy!