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Earth Day—the best, most exciting day of the year— is fast approaching. You've made your volunteering plans, created an Earth Day resolution list, researched green companies and organizations to support. But no holiday is complete unless you share it with your best friend!
How to Share Earth Day with Your Pet:
Dogs Going Green
- Attend a dog-friendly Earth Day event
- Organize a dog park clean-up
- Take a nature hike on a dog-friendly trail
- Try out a natural or vegetarian diet
- Compost your dog's waste
- Use natural flea control
Cats Going Green
- Buy organic treats and vittles, or make your own
- Repurpose household items for cat toys
- Give your cat a scratching post made from sustainable materials
- Reuse pet fur after grooming
- Keep your cat indoors or walk him on a leash
Pocket Pets Going Green
- Use natural products to clean cage
- Adopt a buddy from a rescue organization or shelter
- Make your own organic hamster food
- Compost rabbit poo
These green tips for your pet are perfect for Earth Day—or any day for that matter. Try out a few items; then make a list of others you plan to try later. Soon you and your pet will be celebrating Earth Day everyday!
More on Earth Day and Animals
Donate Old Newspapers to Help Animals
The Nature Conservancy Gives Earth Day a Breath of Fresh Air
Celebrate Earth Day with Your Pet
Help Stop the Gruesome Canadian Seal Hunt
Green Glossary: Naked Ape
How to Go Green: Pets
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