Friday, May 09, 2014

Spring Time For Maxxamillion



Spring time is a fun time for us living in Chicago, especially after such a long and cold winter. Maxxamillion's favorite time is winter because of his long coat. But we keep him as cool as we can all year long.

Friday, February 07, 2014

Tribute to AHA History



Visit the American Humane Association for more in formation and videos... Paw Here

Monday, January 27, 2014

Extreme Cold Weather Guidelines


Please be very careful when taking your dogs out in this sub zero weather. Get some great tips from the ASPCA guidelines that will help you protect your furry friend when the mercury dips.  Paw Here

Monday, January 20, 2014

When Is A Dog Considered Senior



The ASPCA has a very informative article about the aging of dogs. For the bigger breeds senior years starts faster then in smaller breeds, this article answers a lot of questions for dog parents. How Do I Know When My Dog Is a “Senior”?  ...Paw Here

Friday, July 05, 2013

Signs An Animal Might Be Abused


This a great article from the  ASPCA:  Recognizing animal cruelty, aggressive, timid or fearful behavior doesn't always tell the whole story. Animals may appear to be timid or frightened for many reasons other than abuse...  Paw Here

Sunday, March 24, 2013

ASPCA List, Top Pet Toxins of 2012

   

The ASPCA  has published a great list for pet parents to read on what's poisoning our pets. A must read to keep our loving pets safe from things we may not know we're hurting them with. Paw Here For List!


Saturday, January 05, 2013

Support Your Local Animal Shelters

The beginning of the new year brings many challenges to local animal shelters. Help could come in the way of donations of office supplies to volunteering your time. So please help your local animal shelters in any way you can. Have a great Year! Save A Life Adopt A Pet! Love, Maxxamillion

Friday, December 07, 2012

Holiday Hazards - Keeping Your Pets Safe

The Holiday Season can be a dangerous time of the year for our pets. The ASPCA puts out a great list of all the hazards we may have in our homes and not know about. We want to wish all a very Happy and Safe Holiday Season from Maxxamillion.com.

Holiday Hazards
  1. Christmas tree water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria, which, if ingested, can upset the stomach. Electrical cords Ribbons or tinsel (can become lodged in the intestines and cause intestinal obstruction—most often occurs with kittens!) 
  2. Batteries 
  3. Glass ornaments 
Paw Here To Get Full List

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Dangerous Halloween Dog Treats

Halloween could be a very fun time of the year but for our pets it could be a very dangerous time. Dogs love the flavor of chocolate, but chocolate in sufficient doses is lethally toxic to dogs. So please no chocolate for your furry friend. Below is a link to some great information about some of the most common foods found around our homes that may be very harmful to our pets. Grapes and its other form, raisins, are harmful to dogs. Below you could find more information on dangerous foods your dog should avoid. Paw Here

ASPCA’s Hurricane Rescue Efforts

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy one of the worst storms in U.S. history the ASPCA is offering assistance to families evacuated during the storm. Their responders are delivering supplies, crates and food to evacuation centers, where hundreds of animals are being housed, in the five boroughs. "ASPCA: For those evacuees who need to report pets left behind in the storm, please call the city’s 24-hour hotline at (347) 573-1561. This number has been set up specifically to check on missing pets. For reports of stray animals, please continue to call 311." Paw Here For More Information.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week

Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week 2012
Big black dogs. FIV+ cats. Senior pets. Special-needs animals. Many factors can make a pet seem "less adoptable." To promote these unusual (or, in some cases, too common) animals, Petfinder has designated Sept. 17-23, 2012, as "Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week."

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever



Welcome, This lens is all about the wonderful Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever. One of the most unusual breeds of dogs bred in the Little River district of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia around the beginning of the 20th Century. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is AKC's 150th breed. Paw Here For More

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Dognapping On The Rise



ASPCA: Pet theft is on the rise. The American Kennel Club, which has been tracking pet thefts since 2007, reported a 32% increase in dog thefts last year. While some animals are snatched from their yards or during home invasions, Paw Here To Read More