Go Bob Barker!

I just heard a refreshing story on CNN. California pet owners are now required to spay or neuter their pet by age 4 mo. or face fines and community service. The state euthanized around 15,000 animals last year. There are exemptions for breeders, show dogs, and service animals.

I wonder how this law will be enforced. I am interested to see if this will spread to other areas of the country. I think it is a step in the right direction in the struggle against pet overpopulation. At the very least it is bringing attention to the matter.

I would like to see more regulation placed on pet breeders as well. It makes sense to have these facilities regulated and routinely inspected. Why are we attacking the problem from the end result of animal abuse/exploitation (arresting those who we catch abusing animals) rather than practicing prevention so that abuse/exploitation doesn't have a chance to happen?

Rescue your Next Pet!

Good Morning Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach,

I would like to a moment to ask people considering a new pet to take a serious look at pet adoption. There are so many reason pet adoption should be the 1st choice for finding new pets. Besides the fact that you will get a beautiful, grateful pet, here are some reasons to always consider adopting a pet rather than buying a pet at a pet store.

1. Help shut down the in-humane practice of puppy mills. Puppy mills create a miserable existence for dogs forced to repeatedly breed in typically very unsanitary conditions. Worse yet is the fact that once these animals are past their "prime", meaning they are no longer producing, they are often put down. It is a sad life in a puppy mill.

2. Pets adopted through a rescue or shelter are already spayed and neutered and in most cases are current on their shots.

3. Many adopted pets are usually already trained and housebroken.

4. You will feel great about helping an animal in need!

I believe there is a misconception that rescue dogs were given up to shelters due to bad behavior. Most often the is NOT the case at all. Sadly, most shelter and rescue pets end up homeless because their humans did not take the responsibility of pet ownership seriously.

Once again, please consider adopting your next pet from a shelter or rescue. Below are some areas to start looking.

Florida Humane Society 954-570-9507 www.floridahumanesociety.org
Humane Society of Broward County 954-266-6826

Also note there are many breed specific rescues in our area.
You can find a list on www.floridapetpages.com

Thanks in advance for adopting a pet in need! And don't forget to call Paws at Play for professional pet care!
Paws at Play

Why you need a professional pet sitter

I started Paws at Play after working as a kennel manager in a busy animal hospital in Denver, Colorado. I was inspired to provide pet owners with a service that would minimize the stress animals felt when they were boarded. Paws at Play does just that! Let you animals stay at home where they are most comfortable!
I recommend always contracting a professional pet sitter to care for your pets when you are away. Professional pet sitters are bonded and insured, and provide you with a service contract. In most cases, especially if you have multiple pets, you will even be saving money vs. kennel fees.
Another great reason to let your pets stay at home is health. Kennel Cough is a common virus your pet may contract at a boarding facility. Other possible health risks included parasitic infections such as fleas.
To keep your pets happy and healthy hire a professional pet sitter next time you are away from home! Paws at Play is custom care and can cover all your pet sitting needs. Set up a free consultation-we'd love to meet you and your pets!

Congratulations Uno!

Congratulations Uno! Winner of the 2008 Westminster Best in Show! We at Paws at Play have several beagle clients and they are all very excited their breed finally won a Best in Show. Congratulations Uno!

Dear Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach Pet Owners

Dear Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach Pet Owners,
I am having a great time with our new marketing campaign. I am distributing Paws at Play Brochures to all sorts of dog & cat boutiques, grooming salons, and vet clinics. It is a great opportunity for Paws at Play to network with others in the pet industry. Pet owners, I would love to hear where you take your pets and where you shop for their supplies! Please feel free to post your opinion. I love to visit all these stores and I love supporting local business.
Thanks for reading,
Paws at Play - Pet Sitter