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WGRZ.com Northtowns Pet Blog: Find the Right Pet Sitter for You and Your Pets

Northtowns Pet Blog: Find the Right Pet Sitter for You and Your Pets Submitted by Laura Stauffiger, Northtowns Community Blogger, Owner of Laura’s Critter Care Monday, April 9th, 2012, 11:47pm Topics: Pets Tips for conducting a professional pet sitter interview   Just as some people are “dog people” and others are “cat” or “bird” people, there’s no [...]

WGRZ.com Northtowns Pet Blog: Fire Safety Month: Protect Your Pets October 6, 2011

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WGRZ.com Northtowns Pet Blog: Cool Summers for Pets July 19, 2011

  http://amherst.wgrz.com/news/pets/northtowns-pet-blog-cool-summers-pets/57385 Protect Dogs, Cats, Birds and Exotics from the Heat After a long winter and a spring thaw, we’re eager to get back out into the sunshine and enjoy the long days and warm nights with neighbors, friends and family. And for many of us, “family” includes our pets. In fact, including your pets [...]

General Bird Care for New Bird Owners

Congratulations on your new pet! Your sensitive, intelligent companion will introduce you to a world of cheerful song and brilliant plumage. Background and recommended species ASPCA experts recommend several species for first-time companion bird caretakers. They have very different personalities, so you’ll have to do a little research to find the bird that best fits [...]

Pet Amber Alert

What To Do If Your Pet is Missing? With today’s technology you can send a Pet Amber Alert directly into the hands of your Local Pet Agencies, Businesses and Neighborhood Watch Members.They will hear your call for help and will take IMMEDIATE action to help a member in need! http://www.petamberalert.com/

What about birds?

Birds, as companion animals, seem to be underrated when one considers their intelligence, ease of care and training, sociability, attractiveness, longevity and amenability to apartment living.  The Parrot Parrot Web site is an excellent source of information for owners of all companion birds, specifically smaller parrots and parakeets.  Publisher Vera Appleyard asserts, “Birds in homes [...]