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VERY IMPORTANT! We Need To Get The Yellow Dog Project Word Out!

It seems almost every day you go online you see a post about a dog attack – usually some news station reporting exaggerated and false information. According to dogsbite.org, “In North America every day around 1,000 people need medical care from a dog bite/attack. In 2001, an estimated 368,245 persons were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for nonfatal dog bite-related injuries,” and the statistics have remained relatively unchanged. Although the numbers are high for dog bites, I would like to remind everyone that a person is roughly 23 times more likely to be injured from a fall, 12 times more likely to be injured by a car, 7 times more likely to be injured by a sharp object and 1.5 times more likely to be injured by a bicycle (aspca.org). All this data really sinks in when you realize the amount of dogs in society – there are an estimated 75 million pet dogs in the United States alone in 2007-2008. With that being said, I am not saying dog bites are not a problem and do not need to be addressed, but how do we really tackle such a diverse problem? Whenever dog bites or dog bite statics come up, people immediately blame the dog: this breed is vicious, this gender is more likely to bite, these kind of dogs shouldn’t be allowed to be in this place, but this much more vicious but much smaller dog is okay to be here (*cough* Pitbull vs Chihuahua *cough*).

I am not here to preach dog equality, or that humans are the real problem… even if most the time we are. Nevertheless, what I am here to talk about today is the Yellow Dog Project. A HUGE amount of dog bite/attacks can be easily prevented with proper knowledge/awareness. 42% of dog bites in 2001 occurred among children aged 14 years and younger; injury rates were highest among children aged 5-9 years and were significantly higher for boys than for girls. Now, I think pets are vital to a child’s learning and loving process while growing up, however, many attacks on children are simply because the child approaches incorrectly, too aggressively, or simply approaches an unapproachable dog. Be it behavioral, physical, or temporarily emotional, dogs are like humans in the way they can suffer from anger and anxiety problems.

What is the Yellow Dog Project?

The Yellow Dog Project is a way to help both children and adults stay clear of dogs that shouldn’t be approached and need their space or dogs that you need to ask the owner first before going near the dog. For example, a dog that must be approached in a certain way, such as a dog blind in the right eye and need to be approached from left, or dogs that just need their space, such as a dog in pain from surgery. The project is simple, tie a yellow ribbon to the leash (or somewhere visible on your dog while being in public). If you see a yellow ribbon on a dog, then you know to give it space, or make sure to talk to the owner before approaching the dog.

Please be aware, the Yellow Dog Project IS NOT:

An excuse not to train your dog, or any reason to value a dog less.

 

This worldwide initiative needs to be heard from sea to sea! This project can save many dogs from euthanasia, shelters, and retaliation abuse at the hands of uneducated owners/bite victims and save many people of all ages from bites and possible attacks. If you know a dog who could benefit from the Yellow Dog Project, or would like to donate to the non-profit organization, check out their site at www.theyellowdogproject.com  

 

Xoxo Petopolis

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Who Needs A Hot Water Bottle When You Have A Cat

I have been having tummy issues lately and was advised by my doctor to get a hot water bottle. Well, my cat didn't like that answer, my tummy is his 'spot'!

So like a assumed, the second that hot water bottle went on my tummy, Jedi (one of my cats) came over,  knocked it off and lays right on his "spot" !

I assumed that my tummy would start hurting right away, but the heat coming from Jedi helped settle my tummy!

Its official: why buy a hot water bottle, when you can ADOPT(NOT BUY) a kitty 🐱 !

My amazing boyfriend saw this interaction and took a picture, so cute! 

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Must Watch - Adorable Little Girl Just Wants To Be A Vegetarian

This adorable little girl doesn't want to eat animals anymore, and her reasons aren't unreasonable. Its funny how such a young girl, teaches us a lesson we should all know already!









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WINNER WINNER! Read All About It!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Pet Prize Pack contest! Its been amazing getting all these adorable pictures and seeing all you amazing Pet Parents having fun with your furry children! After many votes the winner triumphed with only an excess of a handful of votes so thank you to everyone who voted, every vote counted! It was a very close race but CONGRATS Miss Moona and her human Sarah! Check your email Sarah!

Congrats Moona and Sarah and thank you to everyone who entered and voted!

To the other final 2 please check your emails as well, for your adorable pictures and efforts we want to send you each a "congrats for making top 3" prize!

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JAW DROPING! The truth behind the Slow Loris Trade!

If you have a moment, PLEASE watch this. I was also a victim of thinking this was cute, not knowing the truth behind it. I thought she enjoyed this, I had no idea she was terrified and trying to build up venom in her elbows by holding them up to let them pool. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

This video helps shine a light on the dark, horrible trade of slow loris babies. It talks about how their teeth are ripped out without any medication and how they are crammed into airless crates. It educates on how bright lights SERIOUSLY DAMAGE their eyes and how they travel long distances at night and rely on that travel to stay healthy.

Please share, like, and sign the petition! :)




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Be Cautious Of This Tonight! (Canada Day)

Canada Day isn't a pet reserved holiday, however, pets can be easily frightened and become defensive at the sound of fireworks. I'm not saying not to set off fireworks this Canada Day, I am just advising everyone to either keep your pets inside where they feel safe. If you are going to have your pets outside, KEEP THEM ON LEASH. Although they may know where they are and have never run away before, being scared by the fireworks can cause them so freak out and just want to escape the noise, there's no guarantee they will run into the house, they can run on the road or just away. Please remember to be safe and have fun this Canada Day!

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

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