National Feel the Love Day

Celebrate with petcentric’s top ten ways to show our love for dogs and cats
National Feel the Love Day

Our pets make our homes — and our hearts — feel complete. And National Feel The Love Day gives us a perfect holiday to share with our pets as well. Even though the holiday is officially celebrated on September 7, any true pet person will tell you that there are reasons to feel the love for our furry friends every day of the year. Why not curl up with your kitty or scratch your pup under the chin as you read through petcentric’s top ten ways to feel the love for dogs and cats.

1. Play like a pet! Walk your dog around the block or play hide and seek cat games. The exercise will do you both good.
2. Have a heart-to-heart talk. Do you have a talking dog or talking cats in your house? You’re not alone. Studies show that talking to your pet is even more uplifting than talking to another human. And researchers have found that people feel more support from a pet talk than from a talk with a friend or spouse.
3. Banish kitty boredom. Is your cat bored? You’d be surprised at all the fun that’s just waiting to be had by you and your feline friend — right in your own living room! Like the paper bag playground!
4. Hit the road with Rover. But first, have you taught your dog travel etiquette? With a little training, the two of you will be ready for the Great American Road Trip.
5. Pet photography! Why not have a photo shoot at home with your pets? Current photos are always good to have, and pet holiday cards are always a hit. (Your friends and family are sure to feel the love during the holidays when they see pics of your four-legged family members!)
6. Think safety. Is your pet microchipped? Are they up-to-date on their vaccinations? Is your home free of toxic plants and other pet dangers? If you’re not sure, get down on all fours and see things from your pet’s point of view.
7. Make it a double. You know that hanging out with your pet boosts your pet’s mood, but did you know that it can lower your stress level, too? In fact, a recent study shows pets contribute to low blood pressure. So a good time for your pet is, in reality, twice as nice!
8. Sing a song. There’s nothing your pet loves to hear more than your voice calling his name. If you really want his ears to perk up, sing a song using your pet’s name. Don’t worry, you won’t be alone, because 97 percent of pet owners talk to their pets. Even if you’re out of tune, your voice singing his name is sure to be music to his ears.
9. Make a difference. Petcentric has joined forces with www.Adopt-a-Pet.com to help homeless pets find loving, permanent homes, and you can help. Share the news with pet lovers who are looking to adopt. Potential pet adopters can visit petcentric.com to find information on cat adoption and dog adoption — including pet photos. And as you know, when you give a forever home to a cat or dog, they will thank you with a lifetime of love.
10. Pass it on. Celebrate National Feel the Love Day by passing this list along to your pet-loving friends. They’re sure to want to celebrate with their pets, too!