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The Latest Gobble: Turkeys are Step-rated!

The Latest Gobble: Turkeys are Step-rated!

Frances Flower

By now, I’m sure you are familiar with the Global Animal Partnership’s (GAP) 5-Step™ Animal Welfare Rating Program at our meat counters. Whole Foods Market® has required our beef cattle, pig and chicken suppliers to be certified to this strict set of animal welfare standards since 2011. We are thrilled to announce that all of our turkey producers have now been certified to GAP’s Turkey Standards as well!

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Are you looking for some bunny to love?

Are you looking for some bunny to love?

 

We have bunnies galore at the Sacramento SPCA!  Don’t forget that these little guys make great pets.

Rabbits are bright, inquisitive, social and affectionate animals that enjoy the company of people and other gentle animals. With just a little training and attention, rabbits can make wonderful indoor companions.

Healthy Joints for Your Pets

Healthy Joints for Your Pets

Ashlea Miller

By the time I adopted Annie, a beautiful chocolate Lab mix, she was 9 years old and in pretty bad shape. Her left hip was severely arthritic – the result of being hit by a car when she was a puppy – and her previous owner had become too ill to care for her properly. Annie was obese and in a lot of pain when I took her home, but I’d like to think I improved her quality of life in her last five years (she passed away a few years ago). She certainly enriched my life, and she taught me a lot about how to care for an aging, ailing dog, especially one with joint problems... Read More

Pet of the Week Jake & Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Pet of the Week Jake & Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Jake is a very sweet boy who wore his costume like a champ on this morning's TV segment! We started calling him our little "JAKE-o-lantern" because he looks so cute and happy! Jake is about four-years-old and is a terrier mix with long, soft hair. He likes to sit in your lap, take walks and loves to sit in your lap. Very friendly and happy, this little dog will make a great companion! Seems to be good with other dogs and should fair well with older kids.

Jake wishes you a HAPPY HOWL-A-WEEN too! And wants to remind you of some very special tips to keep your pet safe tonight:

Leave the “Trick-or-Treats” for people…not pets! Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe, happy and healthy during the Halloween festivities.

Candy is a no-no! A lot of people know that chocolate is bad for pets, but it’s important to remember that ALL candy should be kept out of reach from cats and dogs.

SAKrescue Halloween Bake & Book Sale, & Kitten Adoptions!

SAKrescue Halloween Bake & Book Sale, & Kitten Adoptions!

Sakrescue will host a HUGE HALLOWEEN BAKE AND BOOK SALE this Sat., Oct. 27th!

The event will be held in front of the Incredible Pets, located at 4005 Manzanita, in Carmichael, from 9 a.m.