"Woo! We don't want Sandy to come for a visit." With Hurricane Sandy heading up the East Coast, please be safe out there. Here is some v aluable information when pre paring for a disaster : *Have an evac plan that includes your pets.  *Have all collar & ID tags and leashes ready to go.  *Charge your cell phones. Have an extra battery handy. *Have a "go" kit ready.  Don't forget to include in your "go" kit (a recommend ed 3-day supply of) : food water   pet meds treats toys first aid kit ALSO INCLUDE: emergency telephone numbers     pet beds  blankets towels crates flashlights fresh batteries battery-operated radio Here is an important preparedness video from FEMA : More info on pet pre paredness fro m FEMA , visit HERE . More info on pet preparedness from the American Kennel Club , visit HERE . More info on pet preparedness from the ASPCA , visit HERE .  Also check out these site...

My dogs are cool…are yours? Harley is one cool Husky. Okay, so we’re bragging a little…our dogs ARE cool…but I will get to why in just a moment.  First, before we start talking about why our dogs cool, let's talk about what the significance of today is. Today is "Blog the Change for Animals," which is part of "Be the Change for Animals (BtC4A),"   and we are joining other pet lovers and advocates across the globe to Blog the Change about a cause that is important to us.  Be the Change! According to BtC4A, Blog the Change is when we, the pet community, "Come together to support people helping animals in need each 15th of January, April, July and October. Bloggers, write about a cause near and dear to  your  heart." Previously, I have blogged about Canine Epilepsy Awareness , which is very near and dear to my heart, and Helping Huskies in Need . I've also participated in Blog the Change for Animals about Pet Fire Safety and ...