(Click to enlarge image) An Oldie, But Goodie! This Fourth of July Patriotic Pets on parade slideshow is still one of my favorites featuring beautiful pups all decked out in the  Red, White & Blue!

Today is July 1st - the ASPCA 's "ID Your Pet Day" and we are joining in their "ID's, Please!" to help raise awareness about the importance of tagging pets with a personalized ID with the pet's current information, as well as having pets microchipped (and if your pet already has a microchip implanted, please be sure the information on file is current).   "This holiday is especially timely as it's just a few days prior to July 4th - the time of year when many pets go missing due to fireworks and other loud noises." ~ ASPCA Speaking of July 4th, our U.S. celebration of Independence Day, America's Birthday, we do so enjoy many holiday traditions, such as parades, BBQs, picnics, pool parties, and watching firework s displays. But, along with all these wonderful summer-loving events, extra caution and care is required with our pets to ensure their safety and happiness as well. Topping the list is fireworks. While they can b...

Woo! It is the Fourth of July! And Harley and the FiveSibes are looking forward to enjoying some BBQ treats!  In honor of this day, we would like to celebrate our country's birthday by sharing this video we created last year that features so many of our furpals from across America! So go get an ice cream cone or two (vanilla please, and don't forget to share with your furpals!), wave some American flags, and enjoy these beautiful "Patriotic Pets on Parade!" While you are enjoying all of the festivities, please be sure to keep our pets safe! While the fireworks displays are beautiful, many pets do not enjoy them. It is also a time of family parties and BBQs and also a time when many pets can get loose and run away. In this month's issue of American Pet Magazine , if you flip to page 5, I have an article Honoring & Calming Pets During Summer's Patriotic Holidays , with some tips on keep our furkids safe during these patriotic holidays. Here's a glim...

It's "pawty" time again! And what better way to kick-off the Memorial Day weekend?! The FiveSibes had such a fun time with all their furpals at the Cinco de Mayo pet pawty, that they want to do it again! This time, the FiveSibes are gettin' on their red, white & blue in honor of America's Independence Day - July 4th! To celebrate, we are hosting a "Patriotic Pets" Photo Contest, and are looking for all of our furpals, far and near, to join in the festivities by donning some patriotic colored clothing, backgrounds, accessories, etc., then Email the pictures to be: 1) selected for some cool prizes, and 2) be included in a slideshow that will be posted on July 4th along with the names of the winners! To join in the festivities and enter the contest, all you have to do is: If you're not already, become a follower of the FiveSibes blog and leave me a comment to let me know you are and that you want to be in the photo contest; "L...