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Hi everyone! It’s Dakota and I am happy to tell you that it is Be Kind To Animals Week! In my opinion kindness to animals should be shown EVERY DAY but we can help spread that message this week!
There are so many ways you can be kind to animals, here are just a few:
Do NOT keep your dog in a hot car (even if the windows are cracked) Would YOU like to bake in a car?
DO NOT FEED YOUR DOG:
- CHOCOLATE
- ONIONS
- GRAPES
Just to name a few!
Feed your dog the most nutritious food that your budget can afford.
Keep up to date on vaccinations and “wellness” visits at the vet!
Exercise your dog regularly (that is something that my Mom and Dad are working on with me, because I am not overly fond of walks.)
Keep your dog well-groomed
Photo courtesy of American Humane
Donate items such as:
- newspapers
- food
- toys
- crates
- food bowls
- blankets
- towels
- money
- paper towels
- YOUR TIME!
to local rescues!
There are so many ways that you can show kindness to animals
My Mom and Dad are always giving me hugs and kisses and they provide a safe environment for me. I feel secure and loved.
Kindness to animals should also include animals in the wild!
Provide water for the birds
You know the ducks in the pond? Unless told to do so, do NOT feed them! Yep you heard me right! Many ducks and geese that live in areas that are well populated with humans are OVER FED and that can not only kill them, the food can pollute their water!
I know that all of you show kindness to animals on a regular basis, leave me a comment and tell me what you are going to do THIS WEEK that is extra special!
Barks and licks and love,
Dakota
Dakota's Den 