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Nearly seven out of ten Subaru owners own a pet and Subaru customers are 1.3 times more likely to own a pet then their competitors'. As part of their efforts to support the interests of their owners, Subaru is proud to partner with the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), the leading animal welfare organization in the North America, to help bring pets and people together. 

Saint J Subaru has taken it a step further and has joined efforts with the Kingdom Animal Shelter in Saint Johnsbury to try and find every cat a home!  Below you will see our featured cat posting.  You will find an up to date photo of the cat, along with a little bio about them.  If you want to adopt the cat below, please feel free to contact the Kingdom Animal Shelter at 1664 Memorial Drive in St Johnsbury, VT 05819 or by giving them a call at 802-741-PETS (7387).





 
 INTRODUCING: CAMI

    

Cami is a spayed 10-month-old female calico who was
found as a stray. She had a broken leg that went untreated
before she was found. It's healed now, but she will walk with
a limp. She's is very talkative, sweet and affectionate!


Dog tested. Dog approved.™
At Subaru, we love dogs as much as you do. Through ASPCA partnerships, fundraising efforts, and adoption drives, they're helping their canine friends get the much needed attention they deserve. They're even giving them a little time behind the wheel. With their paws positioned at 10 and 2, of course.

    Subaru is proud to sponsor Dogbook - the Facebook hub for dogs and dog lovers. Create a profile
    for your dog (or upgrade to the new Dogbook) and sign up to receive a free Subaru dog bandana,
    while supplies last.
    JOIN DOGBOOK ON FACEBOOK

    MapMyDOGWALK provides dog owners with access to an innovative geo-mapping application
    that permits them to track and store their daily walking routes in an online database. They also
    have access to a searchable database of routes across the globe, fitness calculators, dog event
    listings, and a dynamic social network of healthy and active individuals and their four-legged friends.

     Get the MapMyDOGWALK App for iPhone
  
"DOG TESTED. DOG APPROVED." VIDEOS
 















 

              MEET THE STARS              

    Kasey is a 7-year-old Collie mix. He was rescued from an animal shelter in Las Vegas, Nevada. With a
    strong personality and a commanding bark, he's the leader of the pack. Reward him with a bite of boneless
    BBQ chicken and he'll be loyal to you for life. In his spare time, Kasey loves to chase squirrels with his best
    friend, a Chihuahua. 
    Meet our gentle giant, Daisy. She's an 8-year-old Great Dane. Despite weighing in at well over 100 pounds,
    she moves with grace and elegance. Daisy is so relaxed she even sleeps on her back like her human owner.
    She can wave, cover her eyes and jump. Her favorite food is filet mignon and her favorite pastime is chasing
    a tennis ball.
    Olive was adopted from a shelter in Denver, Colorado. She came from a litter of six Shar Pei mix puppies.
    Her favorite pastimes are growling at squirrels and running circles around the dining room table. When
    she's not hanging out with family, she can be found curled up with her favorite weasel squeaky toy or stalking
    the neighbor's cat, Cinnamon.
    Poodles are regarded as the second most intelligent dog breed on the planet, and Paris is not going to let
    you forget that. She can speak on command, sit, wave, and do a backflip. When she's not showing off, Paris
    likes to play with her favorite toy, a stuffed pig. Her dinner of choice is boneless, cooked chicken. She
    prefers to sleep at the head of the bed on a pillow.
    Penny was named for the cute copper circle of fur on top of her head. She's an athletic bulldog who can
    skateboard, surf, snow ski and catch a Frisbee. Her best friend is a street-wise rescue Terrier that once
    saved her from a rattlesnake attack. Penny loves treats, especially if you put them in her favorite KONG® toy.
    Stella is an 8-year-old Blue Heeler mix. She was found in a ditch in Georgia with another puppy. The two
    dogs are still best friends today and sleep together every night (sometimes in their owner's bed). Stella
    loves to play at the beach and is an expert at digging in the sand and chasing seagulls. She can even
    strum an acoustic guitar.
    Zelda is a Golden Retriever mix. She was found as a stray in Kansas City along with her mother and five
    siblings. After a month in foster care, she was adopted by a young couple in Minneapolis, where she has
    been living happily for the last five years. Her favorite haunt is the local dog park where she often outruns
    the likes of Whippets and Greyhounds.
 
Remember: They are professional stunt dogs!  Please do NOT try any of their stunts at home!

 
 

For some pet parents, a trip's no fun if the four-legged members of the family can't come. But traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and your animal companions. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. Planning a road trip? Traveling with a pet involves more than just loading the animal in the back seat and motoring off - especially if you will be driving long distances or plan to be away for a long time. The ASPCA offers the following tips to help you prepare for a safe and smooth car trip:

  1. Keep your pets safe and secure in a well-ventilated crate or carrier. There are a variety of wire mesh, hard plastic and soft-sided carriers available. Whatever you choose, make sure it's large enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around in. And P.S., it's smart to get your pet used to the carrier in the comfort of your home before your trip.

  2. Get your pet geared up for a long trip by taking him on a series of short drives first, gradually lengthening time spent in the car. And please be sure to always secure the crate so it won't slide or shift in the event of a quick stop.

  3. Your pet's travel-feeding schedule should start with a light meal three to four hours prior to departure. Don't feed your furry friend in a moving vehicle - even if it is a long drive.

  4. Never leave your animal alone in a parked vehicle. On a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked automobile can become a furnace in no time, and heatstroke can develop. In cold weather, a car can act as a refrigerator, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

  5. What's in your pet's traveling kit? In addition to travel papers, food, bowl, leash, a waste scoop, plastic bags, grooming supplies, medication and a pet first-aid kit, pack a favorite toy or pillow to give your pet a sense of familiarity.

  6. Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and wears a collar with a tag imprinted with your home address, as well as a temporary travel tag with your cell phone, destination phone number and any other relevant contact information. Canines should wear flat (never choke!) collars, please.

  7. Don't allow your pet to ride with his head outside the window. He could be injured by flying objects. And please keep him in the back seat in his crate or with a harness attached to a seat buckle.

  8. Traveling across state lines? Bring along your pet's rabies vaccination record, as some states requires this proof at certain interstate crossings. While this generally isn't a problem, it's always smart to be on the safe side.

  9. When it comes to H2O, we say BYO. Opt for bottled water or tap water stored in plastic jugs. Drinking water from an area he's not used to could result in tummy upset for your pet.

  10. If you travel frequently with your pet, you may want to invest in rubberized floor liners and waterproof seat covers, available at auto product retailers.


Traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and the four-legged members of your family. But with thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. We urge pet owners to think twice about flying their pets on commercial airlines, especially if they plan on checking them in as cargo. Unless your animal is small enough to fit under your seat and you can bring him or her in the cabin, the ASPCA recommends pet owners to not fly their animal. If pet owners have already committed to transporting their pets on commercial airlines, the ASPCA is offering the following top ten tips for safe air travel with your pet:
  1. Make an appointment with your pet's veterinarian for a checkup, and make sure all vaccinations are up-to-date. Obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian dated within 10 days of departure. For travel outside of the continental United States, additional planning and health care requirements may be necessary. Contact the foreign office of the country you are traveling to for more information.

  2. Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and is wearing a collar and ID tag. Breakaway collars are best for cats. The collar should also include destination information in case your pet escapes.

  3. Book a direct flight whenever possible. This will decrease the chances that your pet is left on the tarmac during extreme weather conditions or mishandled by baggage personnel.

  4. Purchase a USDA-approved shipping crate that is large enough for your pet to stand, sit and turn around in comfortably. Shipping crates can be purchased from many pet supply stores and airlines.

  5. Write the words "Live Animal" in letters at least one inch tall on top of and at least one side of the crate. Use arrows to prominently indicate the upright position of the crate. On the top of the crate, write the name, address and telephone number of your pet's destination point, and whether you will be accompanying him or if someone else is picking him up. Make sure that the door is securely closed, but not locked, so that airline personnel can open it in case of an emergency. Line the crate bottom with some type of bedding (shredded paper or towels) to absorb accidents.

  6. Affix a current photograph of your pet to the top of the crate for identification purposes. Should your pet escape from the carrier, this could be a lifesaver. You should also carry a photograph of your pet.

  7. The night before you leave, make sure you've frozen a small dish or tray of water for your pet. This way, it can't spill during loading, and will melt by the time he's thirsty. Tape a small pouch, preferably cloth, of dried food outside the crate. Airline personnel will be able to feed your pet in case he gets hungry on long-distance flights or a layover.
     
  8. Tranquilizing your pet is generally not recommended, as it could hamper his breathing. Check with your veterinarian first.

  9. Tell every airline employee you encounter, on the ground and in the air, that you are traveling with a pet in the cargo hold. This way, they'll be ready if any additional considerations or attention is needed.

  10. If the plane is delayed, or if you have any concerns about the welfare of your pet, insist that airline personnel check the animal whenever feasible. In certain situations, removing the animal from the cargo hold and deplaneing may be warranted.

(Information Provided Is Courtesy of The ASPCA and Subaru of America)
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