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It’s really hot out there. Heading off to the beach, lake or just staying at home by the pool are great ways to beat the heat with your pet—but fun can turn quickly to disaster if you’re not careful.

• Don’t leave pets unsupervised around water—not all dogs are good swimmers.
• Heat from the sun is more intense around water.Watch your dog for signs of sunburn or heat stroke, and keep him off hot sand as it can blister paws.
• Buy your dog a life jacket—and use it. Just like with people, it’s easy for your pup to develop a cramp in her leg, become exhausted too far from shore, or, in rivers or oceans, get overwhelmed by tides.
• Rinse your dog off after swimming to remove chlorine or salt, as well as bacteria or dirt she might pick up from a pond or lake. Be sure to remove wet collars to prevent hot spots.
• Try to keep your dog from drinking pool water, which contains chlorine and other chemicals that can easily cause a bellyache.Water from lakes, ponds and rivers should also be avoided as it often contains nasty parasites that cause vomiting, diarrhea and other health issues.
   

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If you’re spending time by the water or in a boat, please consider purchasing a life jacket for your pup. It's so easy to become distracted, and a life jacket can save her life.

Wake up, America, there's a whole lot of happy going on—it’s National Donut Day! Started by the Salvation Army in 1938, this mini-holiday honors the Army’s “Donut Lassies,” who served treats to soldiers during World War I.

Frosted? Cream-filled? Covered with sprinkles? No matter how you like them, there is no denying they’re yummy. And your dog thinks so, too!

Our special doughnut-shaped dog treats are made of 100% all-natural ingredients with absolutely no preservatives. Not only will your dog think they are delicious, these treats are actually good for pups, too! 

Best of all, all proceeds from your purchases go to support our life-saving programs all over the country. So go ahead and eat a donut—but don’t forget your pooch! 

Let’s face it: Finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift isn’t easy. In fact, it can be downright hard. Flowers are overrated and chocolates…well, they’re not really long-lasting. So why not try something a little different this year? This Mother's Day, give her something meaningful. Make an ASPCA Symbolic Gift in your loved one’s name—and change the life of an animal forever.

Our Symbolic Gifts program allows you to choose an action that will benefit animals in need.
Options include: emergency transport for an animal victim of cruelty, a spay/neuter surgery, or you can select the ASPCA’s area of greatest need. There are dozens of actions to choose from.

Order your ASPCA Symbolic Gift today!

We all love cats, but it’s so much easier to spot a dog lover. They can publicly parade their pooch with pride. Well, cat lovers, that’s all about to change—now’s your chance to put your kitty love up front and center! We’ve just teamed up with country music star Kellie Pickler and Fresh Step^® to celebrate February as Cat Appreciation Month.

Here’s the deal: We’re asking cat lovers to show their feline pride by posting a picture of themselves wearing their favorite cat-centric clothing or accessory to the Fresh Step^® Facebook page. Cat lover Kellie Pickler is leading the charge! She’ll be wearing a limited edition cat sweater designed exclusively for the ASPCA with fashion designer Geren Ford.

Fresh Step will donate $1 (up to $100,000) to the ASPCA for each picture posted by March 15. Don’t have any kitty couture? Check out the cool app Fresh Step® created—you can digitally photoshop one of Kellie’s sweaters onto your photo. Upload your pic here!

Win a Kellie Pickler Gift Package!
We’re also giving folks a chance to bid on a one-of-a-kind Pickler prize package at www.charitybuzz.com. The auction runs through February 14 and 80% of the proceeds will benefit the ASPCA. The package includes:

• An autographed kitty sweater designed and worn by Kellie
• Two tickets to an upcoming Pickler concert
• An autographed copy of her new CD, 100 Proof!

It’s no time to hide your Cat Pride! Please join us in celebration of our feline friends and upload your pic today!

Purchase your very own Pickler Kitty Sweater today!