September 1 - September Month Long Badges

 

 

Wowzers! I can't believe how fast summer has passed! Are you ready to slide into Fall? September is BUSY! There are 4 month long events!

ANIMAL PAIN AWARENESS MONTH

 

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month, and this coincides with human medicine’s Pain Awareness Month. Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Pain comes in many forms: surgical pain, arthritis and cancer related pain, just to name a few.  Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age is not a disease, but pain is. There are many options to treat the various causes of pain in animals including pain medications, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, laser therapy, and therapeutic massage.
The proclamation of the month is in keeping with IVAPM’s commitment to encouraging pain management for all animal species through education and advocacy. During this annual campaign, IVAPM is also encouraging various veterinary organizations to raise public awareness about pain and pain management as it pertains to veterinary patients.

Click the link to see all the information, posters, information from the IVAPM 

HAPPY HEALTHY CAT MONTH

Happy Cat Month dedicates the entire month of September to celebrating our beloved feline companions and promoting their health and happiness. This annual observance, spearheaded by the CATalyst Council, encourages cat owners to learn more about their pets’ needs and how to enrich their lives. Discover new ways to bond with your cat, explore fun activities, and ensure they receive the best care.

RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER MONTH 

How Can YOU Celebrate Responsible Dog Ownership Month?

Here are some ideas to get you inspired:

• Check for local events and activities dedicated to Responsible Dog Ownership Month. These may include dog shows, pet expos, and adoption drives.
• Share information about responsible dog ownership with friends, family, and fellow dog owners to help raise awareness about the month-long event.
• Consider volunteering or donating to local animal shelters and rescue organizations, which play an important role in rehoming pets.
• Organize a playdate for your dog and another dog to socialize your pet while connecting with other responsible dog owners.
• Use this month to enhance your dog training skills by attending training classes, reading books on dog behavior, and/or working on teaching your dog a new trick.
• Post about Responsible Dog Awareness Month on social media to raise awareness and get others involved.

 

NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH

 

Service dogs are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

This month is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the community about service dogs that provide greater independence and support to their partners. Click here for more information.

AND Today is Ginger Cat Day! 

 

Ginger Cats!We LOVE Gingers! Gingers are unique and really have personality! 

Marv the Mighty — prowling the jungle of imagination! A Ginger at Heart!

Here is a YouTube all about Ginger Cats!

 

 

September - Gotta Love the summer days and and the cooler nights!

 

September is important for more than 3 month long events!

They are:

Animal Pain Awareness Month

 

Happy Healthy Cat Month

September Woofs

And September  FIRST is 

GINGER CAT DAY!

 

Ginger Cats are SPECIAL! And unique. We looked around and found some interesting facts about Ginger Cats. 

Not all Ginger Cats look the same! Their coloring ranges from a dark auburn red while others are almost a pale strawberry blonde! As a Matter of fact, Big Furry and Sunshine, who live across the street from us Big Furry is a dark red and his sister Sunshine is a pale strawberry blonde!

Big Furry

Sunshine

Most Ginger Cats are male (the red color gene is tied to the X Chromosome). Big Furry is a boy cat and sunshine is a female and they are litter mates!    Neither of them has a prominent tabby pattern yet Marmalade, who lives 2 streets over is a bright orange tabby. 

Marmalade

 

Ginger Cats appear in many different breeds!

 

There is no science proving it but Ginger cats have BIG personalities and they are extra friendly. They are often said to be attention seeking and affectionate (Velcro cats). I, Marvelous prefer to think it is tabby that underlies their coats and Mr Kozmo says they are no where near as much fun as tuxedos! 
 

What do you think?

 

 

September Month Long Events And Ginger Cat Day!

If you would like any of September's badges at a smaller size (300x300 instead of 600x600) they can be found on our September Badges Page.

 

Hi Guys! Welcome to September and the events that will happen all month long!  First up, September is 

Animal Pain Awareness Month

 

September is Pain Awareness Month, not only for our Peeps but us pets too! Pain is often a symptom of underlying health issues, and early detection can lead to prompt treatment, which can improve the chances of a positive outcome. Understanding animal pain can also help pet owners make informed decisions about their pet’s medical care.

When pain, is not treated, it can lead to a decline in an animus animals’ quality of life. Us pets try  to hide our pain, so it can be hard for our pawrents. So, understanding animal pain means that our Peeps can take steps to make sure we are comfortable and happy. That’s why Animal Pain Awareness Month was created: to make owners aware of what causes pain in animals and how to tell if an animal is in pain. 

Happy Healthy Cat Month 

For us cats here at Casa De Marv, every month is Happy Healthy Cat Month!  Happy Cat Month was created by the CATalyst Council to promote the welfare and wellbeing of domestic cats. Cats need plenty of stimulation, health care, and attention to keep them feeling their best. Happy Cat Month aims to bust these misconceptions and stereotypes through education, sharing of information, and examples of proper cat health. We are lucky, our Mom treats us really well!

Sept 2024 For The Dogs (September Woofs)

There are a number of events for our Woofies this month! so they have their own badge!

Responsible Dog Owners’ Month (no badge)

 National Service Dog Month (no badge)

 National Dog Week

 Hug your Hound Day

 

Responsible Dog Owner Month

The American Kennel Club (A.K.C.) organizes all kinds of awareness campaigns and activities throughout September. They encourage Peeps to form bonds of love and affection with their dogs. They also promote the four tenets of dog ownership: health, safety, training, and love.

National Service Dog Month

National Service Dog Month is a month-long celebration honoring the hard work and life-changing impact service dogs make on people with disabilities every day. 

What Is a Service Dog?
In 1975, Canine Companions created the concept of “service dogs” to assist people with physical disabilities. They’re specially trained to perform tasks that help make daily life easier for people with disabilities.

What are the different kinds of Service Dogs?

For more information about Service Dog Month, what kinds of Service Dogs there are and all kinds of interesting stuff, visit https://canine.org/service-dogs/service-dog-month/!

Ginger Cat Day!

Our furrend across the the street is called Lindy Loo and she is a gorgeous ginger cat! Lindy is special because she is a female. Because only 20% of orange cats are female! She is also special because she LOVES EVERYONE! She also likes to do fun things! Here is me and Lindy and Nutmeg!

Enjoy Ginger Cat Day!