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Must Have Pet Apps
How many apps do you have on your phone? How many apps do you have that can save your pet’s life or keep you organized about what your pet needs and has have? Below are some that we feel are must haves.
The American Red Cross has some wonderful apps and our favorite one is their Pet First Aid app. Be prepared to help your furry friends with veterinary advice for everyday emergencies right on your phone.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) free mobile app provides a wealth of knowledge in the palm of your hand. With quick access to potentially life-saving information and our hotline 24/7/365, the ASPCA APCC app helps keep your pet safe year-round. The ASPCA is dedicated to helping you and your pet, and this is another way we they able to do just that.
The ASPCA also has a Pet Safety App for lost pets, distaster preparation and emergency alerts. This app shows pet parents exactly what to do in case of a natural disaster. It also allows pet owners to store vital medical records, and provides information on making life-saving decisions during natural disasters
Petfinder is one of the best places to find your next best friend. You can search by location, size of animal, hair coat, breed, location, etc. And at the end, you have saved someone’s life!
11Pets Pet Care is a wonderful app for pet parents that want to stay organized with your pet care. It can automatically remind you of medications that need to be given, baths to be given, medical history, allergies, etc. Everything in one place. Very handy, especially for your next visit to the vet.
Jesus Knows You’re Here
A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, ‘Jesus knows you’re here.’ 
The burglar nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze.
When he heard nothing more, after a bit, he shook his head and continued.
Just as he pulled the stereo out so he could disconnect the wires, clear as a bell he heard ‘Jesus is watching you.’
Freaked out, he shined his light around frantically, looking for the source of the voice.
Finally, in the corner of the room, his flashlight beam came to rest on a parrot.
‘Did you say that?’ he hissed at the parrot.
‘Yep’, the parrot confessed, then squawked, ‘I’m just trying to warn you that Jesus is watching you.’
The burglar relaxed. ‘Warn me, huh? Who in the world are you?’
‘Moses,’ replied the bird.
‘Moses?’ the burglar laughed. ‘What kind of people would name a bird Moses?’
‘The kind of people that would name a Rottweiler Jesus.’
Pool Safety Isn’t Just for People
Pool time can be a great way for dogs to get exercise and cool off when it is hot, but pools can pose a drowning hazard for dogs as well. The getting in part is
easy, it’s the getting out part that can be difficult. Dogs, unfortunately, can fall into a pool because of poor eyesight, arthritis, or even chasing something. So, even if your dog doesn’t like the pool, he needs to be trained on how to exit the pool. A dog should be trained that the stairs are the only entry and exit point that a dog uses for a pool. If you have a small dog, you will need smaller steps using bricks or better yet, ramps are available for in-pool use.
Whole Dog Journal has an excellent in depth article that we could not beat so we suggest heading over to their site and reading. Click here