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written by Lori Wildrick on May 15th, 2012 | 
 Aquatics aficionados: Check out the new ATM products from Wayde and Brett, now exclusively at Petco! We’re happy to announce that we’ve teamed up with the stars of Animal Planet’s hit reality show “Tanked” to bring a new line of products to our stores. Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, or ATM as they’re known, is launching their new line of water care products with us. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with these imaginative aquatics experts who are driving positive attention to the hobby.
“Tanked” has been a great platform for creating excitement and now to introduce products into the marketplace that will help people succeed at maintaining healthy aquariums. The stars of the show, Wayde King and Brett Raymer, jumped at the chance to work with us.
“We really wanted to partner with a company whose vision of the aquatics hobby aligns with our goals,” said Wayde. “We want to create fun and excitement for the hobby a,and encourage people to get into fishkeeping.”
The ATM products you’ll find in store include:
- Barrier. This is a water conditioner. It will neutralize chlorine and chloramines, heavy metals and replaces slime coat. It’s also a non-formaldehyde formula which is important because formaldehyde can inhibit growth of beneficial bacteria and can even deplete oxygen levels.
 Paradigm is available in store or at www.petco.com. - Paradigm. This is an all-natural water conditioner. It utilizes ascorbic acid to remove clhlorine and chloramines. Plus, the Vitamin C boosts the fish’s immune system. This product also contains aloe vera, which promotes natural healing.
- Colony for freshwater. This is a professional-grade nitrifying bacterial. It should be used for establishing bio-filtration for the removal of ammonia and nitrite. Colony contains both Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter bacteria, which are specific for the freshwater environment.
- Outbreak! for Freshwater. This product is a biological sludge remover that consumes decomposing organics, leaving aquariums clean and free of waste. This product is intended to be used as a regular maintenance item.
- Mirage. This is a non-toxic glass and acrylic cleaner. It will clean both glass and acrylic without leaving streaks and will repel dust, water spots and fingerprints. Mirage is 100% safe to use around your aquarium and fish.
Look for more ATM products to arrive soon!
written by john sturm on May 15th, 2012 |
 John and his wife with Fonzie, left, and Lucy In May, all of Petco gets behind Blue Buffalo’s Pet Cancer Awareness efforts. This year, that holds special meaning to me. I decided to share this story in the hope that it will some how, some way make a difference in how we all think about the devastation of pet cancer and how much more we need to learn in order to help so many pets in need. Fonzie was a member of our family. Unfortunately the research and the treatment options simply were not there to save him. Perhaps from our efforts in raising funds for pet cancer research, we will help enrich the lives of many other future family members.
On November 26, Fonzie, my beloved English Bulldog, sauntered up the stairs in search of treats. Thanksgiving had been particularly bountiful for him, so I am sure he thought every other day thereafter would prove just as rewarding. On this evening, however, treats would be come a small sub-plot as our lives together would change forever.
Fonzie collapsed that night. As my family cried out, I came rushing in only to find him on the floor, motionless and not breathing. In the moment, I picked him up not knowing if he was still alive or if the day all pet lovers fear had arrived with brutal suddenness. I secured him in my arms, disoriented with disbelief, not even knowing exactly what to do. Miraculously, the jolt of lifting him up somehow revived him. He coughed and his eyelids fluttered. For a very brief moment, the aching in my belly subsided as I was flooded with optimism and hope that he was OK. My buddy was still with me.
The reality of the situation devastated me later that night when ultrasound scans revealed a tumor growing at the base of his heart. It was so entwined with the wall of the heart and all the blood vessels that it was impossible for it to be removed–incurable cancer. His collapse was a result of heart arrhythmia, which was caused by the tumor growth. While the cardiologist prescribed a medication that would treat the arrhythmia, the prognosis was not good. The medication would allow him to live for a few months, maybe only weeks.
My next stop was to visit an oncologist. Perhaps radiation or chemotherapy could shrink the tumor. To my dismay, I learned there little known about this kind of tumor. She told me that there were some experimental treatments being done using low dosages of chemotherapy, but there were no proven results and very few studies underway. Even with this bleak explanation, I decided to move forward with the treatment. I knew how hard he was fighting and I reasoned to myself that I wouldn’t stop fighting for him.
Fonzie had been a fixture in my life. When he came home as a puppy eight years earlier, I was living in an apartment in the Twin Cities and unmarried. Fonzie was there by my side for every major life change afterward. He was with me when I got married. He hung in there while we moved four times, including the one across the country to San Diego. He was home when we welcomed our baby boy into the world. So much changed over the years, but Fonzie was the constant, always happy to see me and gentle to all those around him.
My fondest memory will be how I would pick him up and put him ton the bed at night. He would always wait at the foot of the bed until I gave him the “come here” queue. He would then nestle up against my chest and fall asleep by my side.
The months after the initial collapse were bittersweet. On the hand, I felt grateful that I was awarded time to properly say goodbye to him. We lavished him with love and attention during that time. Fonzie never had it so good. He was the king of the house. Those good times, though were intermixed with sudden trips to the vet, all related to his worsening condition.
We attempted one last surgical procedure to try and relieve fluid build-up around his heart. He came out of the surgery OK but something was wrong. He was lethargic. His shining bright eyes were dimming. I didn’t want to admit it at the time, but life was beginning to fade. That night, my wife woke me up. Fonzie was breathing heavier than usual. She looked at me and said “I think it is time now. I told him that it was OK and that he didn’t have to stay here just for us. He could go now if he wanted.” I knelt down and held him in my arms. He was still breathing, and he looked up at me with his last bit of energy. All I could do is cry and tell him that I loved him. At that moment, he closed his eyes and stopped breathing. I frantically decided to try and fight one last time–maybe I could perform CPR. My wife put her hand on my shoulder and gently stopped me. It was his time. We had our chance to spend those last three months cherishing him, but now we needed to let him go.
While this story has a sad ending, there is optimism for the future. Blue Buffalo dedicates the month of May to honor the pets that have been lost to pet cancer, to generate awareness and to raise donations to finding a cure. If you have lost a pet to cancer, you can share your memories with fellow pet parents. or make a contribution to their pet cancer fundraising efforts. Together, we can help improve the lives of pets who are currently dealing with cancer, and hopefully, help Blue Buffalo find a cure.
written by Lori Wildrick on May 14th, 2012 |
 - Jalyn is a special little girl with a very big heart when it comes to helping animals.
Seven-year-old Jalyn had a special idea in store for her birthday: to help pets. So when she arrived at the Romeoville, Illinois, Petco, with a cart full of goodies to donate to the Romeoville Humane Society, the Petco team wanted to honor her special efforts. Her birthday party had occurred the week before, and she’d created a birthday wish list that included pet food and treats, Petco gift cards, toys, collars and many other pet supplies.
When the Romeoville Humane Society was contacted by Jalyn’s mother about the donation, they were incredibly touched and the Petco store to discuss how they could work together in making her day extra special. The Petco team invited the Humane Society and Jalyn and her mother to come into the store to celebrate her generosity. They also contacted the Romeoville Patch (a local online newspaper) to come in and interview Jalyn and spread the word about her kindness.
Jalyn and her mother came in with a cart full of donations. After she’d been introduced to and had a chance to play with some of the Humane Society’s adoptable pets, the Romeoville Patch reporter asked why she wanted to donate her birthday gifts to homeless animals.
“She explained to us all that she was adopted, and that it was important to her that the animals get love and care until they found their forever home, like she had,” said DCDM Amanda Perry. “Her mother later explained in more detail that Jalyn was two-and-a-half when she was adopted and that when she joined their family she was very shy and had to be reassured that they were her family forever now. She wants homeless pets to be able to find their forever families like she did.”
 - Petco was delighted to make Jalyn’s day even more special.
After her interview, the Romeoville Humane Society awarded Jalyn with a lifetime Humane Society membership and her own Romeoville Humane Society name tag.
“To help make her day extra special I made her a “Certificate of Compassion” and her very own Petco name tag,” said Amanda. “I explained to her that we get special stickers on our name tags that show what we’re really good at, and under certifications on her new name tag I put a heart sticker to show that she’s most definitely certified in compassion. Her face lit up when I gave her the name tag and she asked her mom if she could wear it to school.”
Toward the end of the event, Jalyn’s mom had one more surprise for her: she would get to offer a loving home to her own pet guinea pig! Amanda helped an excited Jalyn pick out all of the supplies she’d need for her new pet.
“It was so refreshing for me and many others to meet this little girl,” Amanda said. “She showed us that the next generation will love animals as much as do here at Petco. She is a true example of our Vision.”
written by Jeff Leardini on May 14th, 2012 |
 A little Nyjer seed is all you need to see more of the gorgeous gold finch. “What is that yellow flash I see tearing through the backyard?” you may be asking yourself. It just might be a beautiful American gold finch. Wild bird enthusiasts look forward to this time of the year as the wild finches catch their eye. Springtime is measured as an exciting time during the year for wild finches, as their coloration becomes more vibrant and they become increasingly active.
You’ll find that many of these birds will be easy to attract, are beautiful to see and have very interesting behaviors that are fun to watch. Finches are very social birds–you’ll usually see them in groups rather than a single one in isolation. Some are quiet, but you’ll hear a great song from many.
While there are more than a dozen types of finches in North America, there are certain species that are more prevalent, including the American Gold finch, the purple finch and the house finch.
So, the main question you’re probably asking yourself is “How can I attract these beautiful birds to my backyard?” There are two easy things that you can do to increase your odds of catching a glimpse of a finch; use the right type of seed and the right type of feeder.
Finches enjoy a variety of small seeds. Their favorite is Nyjer seed, due to it superiority in both calories and oil content. This seed is very small and similar in size to the smallest grains of rice, while being dark in appearance.
 Petco and www.petco.com have all the bird supplies you need! The type of feeder you select is just as important. There are several varieties that are specially for finches. At first glance a finch tube feeder looks similar to many other feeders that are on the shelf. By looking closer, you’ll notice that the openings are much smaller to more appropriately match the size of the Nyjer seed, which is not appealing to other birds and squirrels. In addition to the tube feeder, another attractive option for finch feeding is a soft mesh sock feeder. Finches like these feeders because they can easily pluck seeds from them, and best of all for the hobbyists, the socks are refillable and can be used again and again.
Our PALS offer makes this an easy hobby to get introduced to. You can pick up a pre-filled 13-ounce mesh sock (which simply needs to be taken out of the package and hung in the backyard) in store or online! It’s that easy to get started on a terrific outdoor hobby!
written by Lori Wildrick on April 30th, 2012 |
 Have a cat? Then you're probably familiar with hairballs. If you have a cat, you’re probably familiar with hairballs. Those icky little surprises your feline friend drops around the house are unpleasant for you and your cat. The good news? You can help prevent these nasty little hair bombs.
Problem:
Cats groom themselves. Indoor cats, especially bored ones, tend to groom themselves a lot. During the grooming process, the cat’s specially designed tongue gently lifts away loose fur. This is where the problem starts. When the fur is swallowed, it can collect in the esophagus or in the stomach until it’s irritating enough for your cat to, ahem, hack it back up. Hello hairball!
 Available in three formulas: Regular, Light and Mature Adult Solutions:
So what you can do, short of shaving your cat, to prevent this potential mess?
- Brush your cat. Long haired cats need more brushing than short-haired ones; once a day for those with lavish locks. Two to three times a week for your short-haired kitties. There’s an added benefit to brushing your cat, too: they like it. Short on time? Ask your kids to put this one on their chore chart. It’s a great way to introduce them to the responsibilities of animal ownership. And your cat gets some valuable one-on-one time. Also, if your cat has never been brushed, take it slow the first few times. Let her sniff the brush and get used to it. In no time at all she’ll be relaxed and looking forward to your grooming sessions!
 FURminator grooming products help reduce the volume of fur your cat ingests - Change her nutrition. Select a food that is specially formulated to help pass that ingested fur through your cat’s system. Hills Science Diet has a number of products that are specifically designed to help with hairballs. They’ve got this down to a science with specifically designed kibble shape and unique fiber technology that can help your cat reduce hairball activity in just 30 days.
- Petco Hairball Relief. Cats love malt flavor, and this special gel helps process ingested fur so it goes into the, um, litter box, versus onto your carpet.
Have other hairball remedies?
We’d love to hear them! Post yours in comments!
written by Lori Wildrick on April 30th, 2012 |
 If you have a cat, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a trichobezoar or two. So, what is a trichobezoar? Your probably know it by it’s more commonly used term: hairball. Gross as they are, hairballs are a pretty common problem for cat owners. Thankfully, they’re not something you have to live with.
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, your cat starts to shed more. And that’s the beginning of “hairball season.” Normal cats can spend up to 30% of their time grooming themselves–and, trust us, that’s a lot of fur! How much your cat actually ingests depends on the length and density of your cat’s fur, but did you know that you can make an impact on how many hairballs your cat coughs up?
Here’s how to minimize “hairball season”:
- Groom your pet. Some cats won’t be too thrilled at first, but most like the attention they get (and you get all of that extra fur). Pay special attention during spring and fall, when your cat’s undercoat loosens. If your cat is an indoor cat, she’ll shed year-round, but that shedding will increase when it warms up outside. From combs and brushes to special grooming gloves and self-groomers, there’s a wide assortment of grooming aids available.
- Adjust your pet’s diet. Nutrition is the single biggest external factor for animals and hairball problems. Feeding yoru cat a food that offers the perfect balance of fatty acids will promote a healthy skin and coat, which means that your pet will shed less. Hills Science Diet also makes a Hairball Control Formula that has both the ideal fatty acid balance, but also uses a unique fiber technology tand kibble design to help any hair that has been ingested to pass through your cat’s system.
Nobody likes hairballs, but with a bit of time and expertise, you can drastically cut down how many times you see their ugly little messes on your carpet!
written by Lori Wildrick on April 28th, 2012 |
The Persian new year “Nowruz” meaning “New Day” celebrates the beginning of spring on the vernal equinox. This year it fell on March 20. And, since keeping a goldfish symbolizes a happy life, full of activity and movement, let’s take this holiday as an opportunity to talk about the goldfish!
Fun facts
Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are one of the most common pet types in the world. They tend to be a child’s first pet, or at least one of their first pets. They exist in plenty of pop culture references from Dr. Seuss, to Disney’s Pinocchio, and TV shows like Sesame Street. Goldfish even show up in fine art from China and Japan.
Goldfish have been bred for different characteristics, including, but not limited to, finnage, body shape and even eye shape. They also exist in a wider variety of colors and patterns than their name implies. Domesticated goldfish have been kept in China for thousands of years.
They are not tropical fish, but are sometimes incorrectly regarded as cold water fish. Instead, “cool water fish” is a much more appropriate term, as they prefer to be in mid-60 degree waters, but can survive in a wide spectrum of temperatures. Goldfish also prefer slow currents similar to a lake and to currents like a fast-moving river. The fish prefer to drift and slowly swim around a tank rather than swim like they’re on a treadmill!
Gender
Determining the gender of a goldfish can be difficult before they reach maturity. There are a few methods of figurinng this out, but we will focus on one distinct feature that distinguishes a mature male goldfish from a mature female goldfish.
 A mature male goldfish On a goldfish’s gill covers (aka operculum) and the first ray of its pectoral fins,a male goldfish will develop breeding stars, or breeding tubercles. To the untrained eye, these may look like a disease or a parasite. Fear not, as natural for a male goldfish to have these stars or spots…or pimples.
Diet
One thing to keep an eye out for is that goldfish are opportunistic eaters, meaning they will eat any food given to them regardless if they are hungry or not. Uneaten and excess eaten food will at best lead to bad water quality, and at worst could be fatal with the fish’s digestive system failing.
Goldfish need low carbohydrates, but a good amount of protein. A goldfish-specific flake or pellet will meet these requirements, but can also be supplemented with boiled peas or bits of lettuce leaves. On a very positive note, goldfish will also eat and control fast-growing, undesired plants such as duckweed.
Contrary to popular belief, goldfish do have stomachs, albeit a relatively small one. They’re grazers by nature and will constantly eat throughout the day.
Goldfish or koi?
What’s an easy way to distinguish a goldfish from koi? Koi have barbells by their mouths and goldfish do not.
And, because it’s springtime, outdoor ponds are thawing out, new ponds are being installed, and not all that glitters is gold…except maybe goldfish!
written by Lori Wildrick on April 28th, 2012 |
 Petco’s Critter of the Month for April is the guinea pig! Read on for some basics and fun facts on this critter, and share your own guinea pig knowledge in our comments section.
Guinea Pig Fun Facts
Guinea pigs are native to Peru, but all Petco guinea pigs are captive bred in the United States. When excited, guinea pigs may repeatedly perform little hops in the air, also known as popcorning. These animals are crepuscular, which means they tend to be most active around dawn and dusk. A female guinea pig is called a sow and a male is called a boar. Guinea pigs require 30-50 mg of vitamin C daily from high quality food, vitamin supplements or citrus fruit
Signs of a Healthy Guinea Pig
Nose, ears and eyes should appear symmetrical and be free of discharge. Teeth should not be overgrown and should align with opposing teeth. Gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, mice, and rats are in the rodent family, which means that some of their teeth are “open rooted” and grow throughout their lives. In guinea pigs and chinchillas, incisors and molars are both open rooted. In mice, rats and gerbils only their incisors are open rooted. If teeth are not properly worn down by chewing, they can cause injury to the animal.
Smooth and unsoiled fur free of hair loss, scabs or visible wounds.
Dropping should appear normal and hindquarters should be clean and dry.
Breathing should be unlabored, without wheezing, coughing, sneezing or rattling sounds.
Proper Handling
Use the following steps to safely pick up and hold a guinea pig:
Use hand sanitizer or soap and water to clean your hands. Allow hands to dry before handling any companion animal. Put one hand behind the guinea pig’s front legs. Put the other hand under the guinea pig’s hindquarters. Gently lift the guinea pig, and hold it close to your chest or in your lap, so that the guinea pig won’t scape or fall.
Special note: always use both hands when handling a guinea pig! Hold them close to your body to prevent dangerous, life-threatening falls.
written by Lori Wildrick on April 16th, 2012 |
The Petco Foundation’s Annual Photo Contest has begun, and in addition to entering a photo of your pet for a chance to appear in next year’s Foundation calendar, you also can raise money for your favorite shelter or animal welfare partner!
 Show us your photogenic pet! This year’s theme is “Pets are family, too!” Show us how happy your furry, feathered or finned pet is to be a part of your family.
Here’s how it works:
Upload a photo of your pet (or pets, but no people). In addition to entering, you can help raise funds for the Petco Foundation by collecting votes. Votes cost $1 each. You do this by designating your favorite Petco Foundation partner. You will then be placed on a team with other people who have also selected the same partner. If, between all the team members, you collect over $1000 in votes, your Petco Foundation partner will receive a grant equal to the amount raised, and a card will be sent with the check that will list all of the people who were responsible for raising the grant money!
Petco Foundation partners also are welcome to participate. Simply upload a photo of one of your adoptable pets, and raise money through votes just as an individual partner would. If you receive over 1,000 votes, you’ll receive a grant from the Foundation equal to the amount raised!
Even if your photo doesn’t get over 1,000 votes, you’ll still be raising money for the Foundation, which, as you know, supports more than 7,500 animal welfare groups across the country. So, regardless the amount of money you raise, you’ll be helping animals in need.
Want to enter? Click here.
Fundraising prizes
The top three fundraisers will get the amount they raised DOUBLED for their chosen adoption partner. They’ll also win a prize package for themselves. Adoption partners who enter also are eligible for the top three fundraising prizes.
And, this year, for the first time, we’re offering a variety of fun incentives:
$100 – Making a Difference pin
$250 – Fun toy for your pet
$500 – Finley, the plush dog
$1,000 – Foundation Hope candle
$2,000 – a “Hope” diamond
Calendar Contest
An independent panel of judges will choose the 12 photos that will appear in the 2013 Petco Foundation Calendar. Although photos of any pet may be entered in order to participate in the fundraiser, the 12 photos chosen for the calendar must be of adopted pets.
How to Enter
Are you ready to begin raising money for your favorite animal welfare partner? Sign up today!
Photo Tips:
* Photos MUST be landscape in orientation. That means wider than they are tall.
* Photographs must contain only pets (owned animals) and no human faces.
* Photos with natural light are best because you avoid issues with flash. Open the blinds, turn on more lights or head outside if you can.
* Move in as close as you can without scaring or distracting your pet to really showcase how adorable he or she is.
* Try shooting from different angles. You never know which angle is perfect to capture your own pet’s unique smile.
* Make the photo session for your pet. If you’re stressed, they will be stressed, too, and it will show in the photo.
* Pay attention to what is behind your pet. We’ve all seen those photos where Uncle Harold appears to have a plant growing out of his head. Look through the viewfinder. Move around until what’s behind your pet is mostly a solid, non-distracting background.
* Pay attention to what is on the floor near your pet. If you’re looking through the viewfinder and see a dirty sock by Fluffy’s paw, take the sock out of the way before taking your picture.
written by Sandy Robins on April 16th, 2012 |
It’s hard to imagine that the family dog can have more environmental impact than an SUV, but if pet parents aren’t careful, it can most certainly ring true. Pet lifestyle expert, Sandy Robins, shares her tips on how to reduce a pet’s carbon “paw print” so pet parents can set the new example on how to make our world a greener place.
 Petco partners with rescue groups nationwide. Think Adoption First
“In My opinion, adopting goes without saying and is the perfect start to greening your pet,” says Robins. The HSUS estimates that animal shelters care for 6-8 million dogs and cats every year in the United States, of whom 3-4 million are euthanized. “That striking number alone should be reason enough to adopt and not shop for your family pet,” Robins continues. “Petco makes it easy for families to meet their new four-legged member at one of their national adoption weekends.” After adding a new pet, help decrease the number of homeless animals in the United States by spaying or neutering pets. Sandy says,” Not only does it help control animal over-population, but it has also been proven to provide long-term health and behavioral benefits for pets.” Many organizations, including local animal shelters, often offer these services at a low cost.
Feed Natural
“Eating natural food has become a way of life and many feel their pets should eat the same quality food as they do,” says Robins. Not only are these foods good for pets, but good for the environment. Natural foods use proteins that are raised in sustainable, humane ways and do not contain hormones. “These days there are so many options when trying to feed your pet a natural diet that people often get confused,” Robins says.
 Petco offers an array of natural food options. “I recommend heading to your local Petco where one of their knowledgeable Certified Nutrition Advisors can guide you to the right food for your pet.”
Go Bio-degradable
Various estimates state that plastic bags can take ten to 1,000 years to fully decompose in a landfill. Plus, a city of San Francisco study estimated that nearly four percent of residential waste in landfills is made up of animal feces. “That’s a lot of poop,” exclaims Robins. “Cut down on your waste by utilizing bio-degradable poop bags like Bio Bags, which are made with GMO-Free corn and contain no Polyethylene.”
 Bio Bags are made from GMO-free corn and contains no polyethylene. For families with cats, “I recommend using a natural cat litter like Planet Petco’s Pine Cat Litter which is made with natural pine by-products and is environmentally safe and biodegradable.”
 Planet Petco Pine Pellet Cat Litter is made with natural pine by-products. Study Labels
As we approach Earth Day, it’s even more important to recognize what materials are used in dog and cat toys and accessories. Today, so many pet toys and supplies are made from recycled materials or sustainable fibers without herbicides or pesticides. “I adore West Paw beds because they are quality products made sustainably in the U.S.A. with recycled and organic materials and readily available at Unleashed by Petco stores nationwide,” It’s also important to keep an eye out for toys that may contain toxins.”
An easy solution is to choose Planet Petco toys and accessories,” says Robins. “The entire line helps you take care of your pets while helping you give back to our planet with a wide selection of natural, non-toxic and sustainable products for pets of all types.”
 PawGanics shampoo is made from natural, plant-based ingredients. Clean Green
“Make cleaning product choices that are not only safe for you, your children and your pets, but are also safe for the planet,” says Robins. Many pet grooming products and cleaning supplies use plant-based cleansers to remove pet stains and odors. Robins suggests using Pawganics. “They make a full line of grooming and cleaning supplies that are natural, non-toxic and effective. The perfect solution to clean green!”
 Sandy Robins About Sandy Robins
As one of the country’s leading multi-media pet lifestyle experts and author, Sandy Robins, documents the wonderful relationship that we have with our pets, highlighting trends and innovative ideas as they happen. Sandy documents this industry every step of the way. Her award-winning work is very visible on many of the country’s leading pet platforms such as MSNBC.com and TodayShow.com. She is a regular contributor and columnist in multiple national publications such as Dog Fancy, Modern Dog and Cat Fancy. And host of her own radio show, Pawsitively Pets Radio. Sandy is an avid campaigner for animal shelters and laws that protect animals everywhere.
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