7 Great Organizations Helping Bring Lost Pets Home

We - PetHub - created Lost Pet Prevention (LPP) Month in July 2014 to give pet parents focused, in-depth resources, tools and strategies for preventing a lost pet, as well as advice for getting them home quickly if they go 'AWOL' (Absent without a leash). Even though July is the offical LPP month, we work just as hard the rest of the year to fulfill that mission.  

5 Reasons Why a Microchip Isn’t Enough for Your Dog

Tagging Your Car Can Help Find Your Lost Dog Infographic

  Certain types of dogs can cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. An aloof dog may avoid strangers and head out of your neighborhood to a more secluded area such as nearby woods.   Tagging your car can help get the word out about your missing dog while you search outside your neighborhood.  

Resources for Pet Parents: Being Prepared for Emergencies & Disasters

6 Essentials for a Safe and Happy Road Trip With Your Dog

Author: Courtney Heitter from Rover.com

Tips For Staying Together While Traveling (infographic)

There’s nothing better than traveling with your pets … but there would be nothing worse than having your dog or cat get lost when they’re away from home. Sadly, each year a number of pets run away while they’re on vacation with their families.

Evolution of ID Tags & Lost Pet Prevention Timeline

Long, long ago - like 15k - 30k years ago Dogs and humans start hangin' together 1604 Shakespeare's dog makes collars fashionable.* 1864 Dog tags make their debut in the Civil War. 1880 Alexander Graham Bell puts his number on his pup's tag.*

10 Ways You and Your Dog Can Help Spread Kindness

No doubt, your dog brings you great joy and joy and happiness. What if you channeled that energy to help and uplift others? Imagine the positivity you could bring to the world. Hopefully the people you meet will then spread that kindness to others. 1)      Offer to walk your neighbor’s dog the next time you walk yours. 2)      Pick up an extra bag of dog treats at the store and give it to the next stranger you see walking their dog.

The Simplest Way to Calm Your Dog’s Inner Escape Artist

  Professional canine escape artists. We know they exist. Dogs that will bolt, dig or chew to the ends of the earth in order to reach a seemingly sweet freedom, filled with open spaces and new smells, that awaits them outside of the confines of their home or yard.

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Has a Rabies Problem. PetHub to the Rescue!

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe can celebrate that 109 animals on their reservation have been vaccinated thanks to the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe Rabies Clinic. Not only are these animals vaccinated but are sporting PetHub QR Digital Dog & Cat ID Tags that make it easier to identify them as a vaccinated animal.

Autumn Safety for Your Pets

As summer starts to wind down and the changing leaves signal the end of hot, stifling weather, pets anxiously await the cooler weather. This transition of the seasons ushers in relief, but can also present certain dangers that are unique to the season. Learning to recognize these hazards will keep your pet out of trouble and comfortable in the oncoming weather. Keeping Warm

Great Essential Oil Remedies to Include in Any First Aid Kit

By Denise Fleck, Sunny-Dog Ink and Vicki Rae Thorne, Earth Heart Inc.   Most pet parents know it’s important to have a first aid kit around the house, and in their vehicle for their dog or cat. They also know it should include the obvious basics like gauze, first aid tape, eye wash, tweezers, antibiotic ointment, safety scissors, a digital thermometer, and a pet first aid handbook.   But did you know that remedies containing pure essential oils can be a safe and effective addition to your pet first aid kit?

Fireworks Fears: Tips to Prevent Anxious Dogs From Getting Lost

Living with an anxious dog requires patience and management, especially during the summer months. If your dog is fearful of fireworks, you may dread the Fourth of July or any holiday that involves fireworks and loud noises. The solutions may help your dog stay calm. A calm dog is less likely to bolt, run off, or get lost.

Why Your Pet Needs A Digital ID Tag

The revolution in the pet tag industry has made it easier than ever to keep everyone's pet's safe, happy and home for life! It’s high time to get your pet new identification tags and leave the old “pet-name-and-one-phone-number” etched tag in the past and check out the wave of the future, QR coded tags.