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Did you know?
You can be a "Green Pet Owner"!
Here are a few steps you can take to keep those fur babies healthy and green.
1. Adopt don't shop!
Adopting from an animal shelter or humane society allows you to re-home rescue animals and not support abusive practices.
Avoid breeders and puppy mills!
2. Spay/Neuter
Pet overpopulation is a major issue both for the environment and general animal welfare. "According to the ASPCA, 3 to 4 million companion animals are euthanized each year. Estimates for stray animals living in the US are staggering - upwards of 70 million cats alone!"
3. Healthy Food
Conventional, "cheaper" pet foods are known to have harmful ingredients, like pesticides and hormones. Organic pet food may be a bit pricier, but you'll be saving tons by minimizing vet visits and medical bills.
4. Biodegradable Poop Bags
Imagine how much you're adding to the waste stream by using plastic poop bags every day. Use biodegradable bags instead!
5. Buy in Bulk & Recycle
Buy pet supplies and food in bulk to save money and cut down on packaging/fuel. Remember to recycle your pet's food cans!
Research eco-friendly ID tags and opt for a pet tag made with recycled materials like durable plastic, aluminum, steel or silver!
Resources:
Sustainability.Temple.edu/Resources/Green-Tips/Green-Pet-Ownership
cherokeega-animals.org/
cchumanesociety.org/
caldwellcountync.org/animal-control/spay-neuter
bigbusinessscoopers.com/blog/best-dog-food-guide-for-a-safe-and-healthy-dog
yelp.com/biz_photos/pet-supplies-plus-dallas-2?select=xj8VvCuP9fwYf9CFLt1R6w
etsy.com/listing/524974518/have-your-people-eco-friendly-silent-pet?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_
search_query=eco%20friendly%20pet%20tags&ref=sr_gallery-1-2
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