Freekibble

Today I want to clue everyone in to one girls quest to help feed the animals in her local shelter. A young girl from Oregon by the name of Mimi. Through her devotion to the well being of animals, thousand of shelter dogs and cats are receiving dinner tonight.

Started in April of 2008, Mimi made her first food delivery on May 14. Two hundred forty lbs of food was delivered to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. In a little over one month a young girl with a huge heart and determination made a significant impact on these dogs lives.

At this time there are 13 shelters, stretching from Oregon to Florida, participating in monthly donations thanks to the freekibble and freekibblekat programs. Recently Freekibble.com has joined forces with Castor and Pollux to insure the dogs and cats will receive a hearty healthy meal.

Read more about this amazing young lady, play daily kibble trivia, and sign up for your daily email reminder by visiting freekibble.com. Don't forget to click over to play cat trivia and help feed shelter cats also. It's fun, educational, and you will be helping a great cause.

There is no excuse. It's free, takes but a moment, and you don't even have to get out of your jammies. Help feed the animals today.

Summer Pet Safety

With the approach of the summer season I would like to pass on an important reminder to keep your pets happy, cool, and safe this year.

1. ALWAYS make sure your pets have clean cool water. DO NOT USE ICE COLD WATER.
2. NEVER leave your pets in your vehicle. The interior temperature can climb very quickly.
3. If possible keep your pets in a cool basement or garage during the hot days.
4. Provide shade from the sun and a kiddie pool for them to cool off in.
5. Provide shelter from storms.
6. Remember pavement gets hot; protect your pet's sensitive paw pads. They are also walking parallel and close to the hot pavement. Heat radiates up where your pet receives the full affect.
7. Do not walk or run your pets during mid-day when it is the hottest.
8. Watch for signs of over heating or heat stroke.

• Panting
• Staring
• Anxious expression
• Refusal to obey commands
• Warm, dry skin
• High fever
• Rapid heartbeat
• Vomiting
• Collapse

Your pets rely on you to care for them. Take every precaution to keep them safe and healthy during the "dog days of summer"