Shop locally for valentines for your pets

PetCare Solutions has many kinds of treats for all kinds of pets. PetCare Solutions focuses on treats which are high in nutrition as well as treats with healthful supplements. The Greenies shown here are developed to promote healthy fur and skin in your cat, and Zuke's brand treats contain condroitin and glucosamine for healthy joint support. As long as you are giving treats, you might as well give treas that promote your pet's good health.PetCare Solutions has pet beds and hideaways, as well as cat 'trees' and condos. Many pets appreciate a soft bed or cozy hideaway, especially in the winter months.PetCare Solutions has a great variety of fun pet toys and treats for YOUR furry Valentine! Consider whether your pet enjoys toys that bounce or roll; interactive toys such as this feathered toy on a 'fishing pole' are great favorites with pets!View the list »
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Are you getting a Valentine’s Day gift for your pet? According to a worldwide poll, Reuters found that over 20% of people would prefer to spend Valentine’s Day with their pet. The National Retail Federation’s 2013 Valentine’s Day spending survey reveals that two in five Americans plan to buy gifts for their pets this year, with total spending expected to reach $815 million.

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If you’re looking locally for a Valentine for your pet, the 2nd Street Market can help with that as can PetCare Solutions in Kettering.

The 2nd Street Market has something for dogs, cats, rabbits and other pocket pets. For the dogs, Monco Enterprises at the east end of 2nd St Market has handmade dog cookies in chicken or cheese flavors; sales of the cookies support Monco’s programs which promote self-sufficiency in their clients.

Right next door, the Animal Snackers Bakery has gourmet valentine treats for the dogs in the shape of cupcakes with hearts on top! The bakery, operated by Friends of the Humane Society, always has a large selection of handmade gourmet treats; some look so much like fabulous hors d’ oeuvres that you may be tempted to try one…and you can if you like – all ingredients are high-quality food grade! There are plenty of toys and treats for the kitties, and even the bunnies and other herbivores will enjoy the vegetarian Rotti Biscotti. Valentine-themed bandannas are available also.

PetCare Solutions at Stroop and Marshall in Kettering has a huge selection of pet toys, from plush toys to squeaky toys, toys that roll and toys that bounce. Even the bunnies and guinea pigs can get in on the Valentine action, with toys to chew on and Oxbow’s healthy treats to snack on.

The dogs and cats have a wide variety of treats as well, including many flavors of the popular Friskies Party Mix treats, Greenies, and Zuke’s treats with glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.

Don’t have a pet? How about sponsoring a Dayton Area Rabbit Network bunny or perhaps one of The Tenth Life cats? What a wonderful Valentine that would be for everyone!

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Don’t forget these upcoming Humane Society of Greater Dayton events – your best Valentine could be waiting for you at one of these locations:

Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Petco Adoptathon

Saturday, Feb 16, 2013 noon to 4 p.m. Petco Adoptathon

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  • PetCare Solutions has a great variety of fun pet toys and treats for YOUR furry Valentine! Consider whether your pet enjoys toys that bounce or roll; interactive toys such as this feathered toy on a 'fishing pole' are great favorites with pets!
  • PetCare Solutions has pet beds and hideaways, as well as cat 'trees' and condos. Many pets appreciate a soft bed or cozy hideaway, especially in the winter months.
  • PetCare Solutions has many kinds of treats for all kinds of pets. PetCare Solutions focuses on treats which are high in nutrition as well as treats with healthful supplements. The Greenies shown here are developed to promote healthy fur and skin in your cat, and Zuke's brand treats contain condroitin and glucosamine for healthy joint support. As long as you are giving treats, you might as well give treas that promote your pet's good health.
  • Monco Enterprises provides training and employment for individuals with disabilities. Their Pets & People treats come in several flavors and are handmade by Monco employees. The treats are very crisp and fresh, and are VERY reasonably priced! Treats can be found at the 2nd Street Market as well as the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and proceeds help support the Monco mission.
  • The Friends of the Humane Society have a bakery at the 2nd Street Market. The Animal Snackers bakery has gourmet treats which are made by hand by the volunteers. Generally there are 40 varieties of these artisan treats, out of a rotating list of 70 recipes. As you can see, treats look good enough for YOU to eat!
  • The best Valentine of all is helping to support a homeless pet. Chip and Heidi (pictured here) are two beautiful bunnies available for adoption through Dayton Area Rabbit Network. If you are interested in adopting Chip and Heidi or another pet, that is wonderful! If you are not in a position to adopt, perhaps you can donate a few dollars to help buy food or medical care for these or some other homeless pets? 
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, Dayton Small Pets Examiner

Phyllis O'Beollain is a small pet enthusiast with a healthcare background; she has worked as a veterinary technician, veterinary nurse and registered nurse. She is a member of and volunteer with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and the Dayton Area Rabbit Network. She lives with her dog, cat,...

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