April showers brings May fur friends | Adopt a pet, May 1-2
Posted Apr 30, 2021
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. ‘Tis the season for ticks.
Check your fur babies as often as possible or at least at the end of every day. It’s not extra work if it keeps our loved ones safe from harm. It only takes a minute to look them over, but it’s worth the time.
Where do you look when checking for ticks? The diagram below should help. If you give them a good rub down after being outside, you will be able to feel them.
There s just days left in Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and its message is to put down the cellphone and focus.
A new CoPilot survey indicates that Florida stands high on the list of states with the riskiest teenage drivers.
CoPilot, an online automobile shopping research site, used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting systems.
It says the risk of a fatal crash is three times higher per mile for drivers ages 16 to 19 than for those 20 and up. The three high-risk driving behaviors are: not wearing a seatbelt, drinking and driving, and texting and driving. Risks are particularly high for male drivers, those with other teenage passengers, and teens who are in the first few months after receiving their license, the report said.
Open your home to an adoptable pet: April 24-25
Updated Apr 23, 2021;
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. With spring and warmer weather ahead, our furry family members will begin to shed much more. It’s on your clothes, in the corners of your home, and the sun shows more than the naked eye can see.
But instead of pulling out a heavyweight vacuum, there are other options for a quick cleanup. Check out these handheld vacuums. Be sure to look for a good warranty, low noise and ergonomic design.
ADOPTION EVENTS
Thanks to the volunteers who are devoted to helping these animals get adopted by loving families like you. It takes a significant amount of time and dedication to volunteer at the animal rescues listed below.
Share your home with an adoptable pet: April 17-18
Updated 8:00 AM;
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Did you know that more than 4 million people are bitten by dogs nationally each year?
A majority of them do not require medical attention, however. According to the CDC, approximately 800,000 need to see a doctor with more than half of those cases involving children.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a 300% increase in dog bites.
Typically, a dog will not bite without reason. Triggers include stress, being scared or feeling like they are in danger. Understanding a dog’s body language is a key way to help avoid being bitten.
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