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| Santa Stuffs Pets' Stockings Too! - St. Louis Post-Dispatch (blog) Posted: 22 Nov 2010 03:57 PM PST As the holiday season approaches, pets will find gifts under the tree and in their stockings. And, in some cases, the dog of the holiday party host even receives a gift from party guests, just like the host receives a bottle of wine. According to the American Pet Product Association 2009-10 Pet Owner Survey, more than 50% of pet owners buy gifts for their pets. AnimalNibbles.Com, a new St. Louis based online pet retail store, is concentrating on helping pet owners find quality, fun treats for all our walking, barking, fuzzy, flying companions. The easy to navigate retail site is wrapped in animal character graphics and filled with a unique array of natural and organic pet treats for dogs, cats and horses, along with pet parenting information and children's pages. The site promises a free gift with every order, free shipping on a $50 order or St. Louis customers can call to place their order for free delivery. Future plans include expanding product selection to include caged bird and small animal products, as well as offering "Treat of the Month" and pet birthday programs. Online shoppers can order treats for convenient at home delivery, but more intriguing is the opportunity to buy gift baskets or "special treat collections" to help their pets celebrate special occasions like pet birthdays, obedience graduation and the Christmas holidays. AnimalNibbles.Com accepts special basket requests by just sending an email. "At the holidays, our dogs have their own monogrammed stockings hung on the fireplace. They're filled with treats and toys to occupy them while we open gifts," says owner Dede Hoffmann. "We have fun and so do our pets." AnimalNibbles.Com was born from the need to find unique treats for her own office mascot, Maggie the Rat Terrier. Ms. Hoffmann launched AnimalNibbles.Com utilizing her nearly 20 years of experience with a major animal feed manufacturer that included customer service, quality, ingredients, marketing and communications. Animal Nibbles warehouses in St. Louis and can be reached at http://www.AnimalNibbles.com, email@animalnibbles.com or at 314-330-2157. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:02 AM PST Keep pets safe this Christmas by taking extra precautions when setting up and decorating the family Christmas tree this holiday season. Strategic placement of Christmas ornaments is one of the first things to consider. Dogs and cats, in particular, are attracted by shiny objects, which could lead to an unwanted accident. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 29, 2010 Although beautiful and cheerful in the home, a decorated Christmas tree is a potential hazard for domestic pets both big and small, according to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA). Items such as sparkly tinsel, dangly garlands, sharp glass ornaments and artificial snow, while lovely to admire, can be dangerous gateways for pet accidents. "Make sure to place larger and less 'tempting' ornaments near your tree base, while the smaller, more fragile items are a safe bet at the top," said Jami Warner, ACTA Executive Director. If ingested, christmas ornaments and holiday decorations can choke cats or dogs, causing air flow blockage and suffocation. It's important to pay special attention to the smallest of pets when around hanging and delicate tree decor. Lights also pose a threat as well, as they can attract the eye of a curious cat or daring dog, leaving pets with a bad burn. To ensure light safety with animals present, make sure to unplug twinkling lights when not in use in conjunction with the use of pet proof electrical cords. Animals can be injured by cords from chewing, so practice turning lights off and using appropriate wiring to avoid burned mouths and electric shock. For maximum safety, always make sure pets are not chewing on branches or eating any fallen needles or leaves. Other safety precautions for keeping pets safe around Christmas trees and Christmas ornaments are simple and effective. Covering the Christmas tree base with a tree skirt, avoiding food based decorations and ensuring the tree is on a stable stand are all excellent measures to take when pets are running about the home. Always make sure pets are supervised when in the same room as the Christmas tree, to ensure that everyone, including the family pets, have a safe and wonderful holiday. http://www.christmastreeassociation.org # # # Jami Warner This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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