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As Australia moves to the forefront of world commerce and tourism, many individuals have started to look into making a life Down Under. The steady economic growth of the country together with the increased demand for skilled workers make the country one of the most favored destinations for expats and [...]]]> Transporting Pets to Australia

As Australia moves to the forefront of world commerce and tourism, many individuals have started to look into making a life Down Under. The steady economic growth of the country together with the increased demand for skilled workers make the country one of the most favored destinations for expats and immigrants alike, for work and for play.

When one does choose to move to Australia, amongst the most treasured possession one brings to the country would be one’s pet. Be it a fish, a dog or a bird, one’s pet is about one’s humanity and companion. In order to make the transition easier for you and your beloved animal, the following are some tips for you to follow.

• Do your Research. First, find out if your pet is allowed into Australia. There are certain pets that are not allowed into the country so you need to verify with the Australian authorities as to what are allowed and what are disallowed;
• Micro chipping your pet. This is a requirement by the government to identify ownership and to ensure all the proper information about vaccines, shots and ownership of the pet;
• Get the Proper Paperwork. You need to take all the proper documentation and permits to be able to transport your pet to Australia. You can do this by coordinating with the Australian embassy in your home country to lessen the issues with regards your beloved pet;
• Quarantining your Pet. The first step in pet travel would be to bring your pet to the quarantine station as regulations regarding proper quarantine of animals into the country. You would also need to have the proper veterinarian authorizations for your pet travel;
• Getting Transportation. This should be the most difficult and costliest part, as you need to engage the services of a carrier for your pet. The carrier needs to be IATA approved as manifested cargo in order to be allowed trans-shipment into Australia;
• Proper Housing. Once you get Down Under, you need to have proper housing for your pet compliant with local regulations. This would ensure your pet’s safety as well as your peace of mind as you live and work in Australia.

When transporting pets to Australia, there is a whole process that needs to be complied with to have a hassle free travel for you and your beloved pet. You must be clear and compliant with all the requirements and regulations in order to be able to live in Australia together with your faithful companion.
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SuperPet Run-About Hamtrac Lets Your Hamsters Get Competitive

Have you ever given your hamster time to roam around in a plastic ball just to find it hours later stuck behind the washing machine?  (This has happened to me multiple times – true story.)  With the SuperPet Run-About Hamtrac, you [...]]]>

SuperPet Run-About Hamtrac Lets Your Hamsters Get Competitive

Have you ever given your hamster time to roam around in a plastic ball just to find it hours later stuck behind the washing machine?  (This has happened to me multiple times – true story.)  With the SuperPet Run-About Hamtrac, you no longer have to worry about your pet leaving your sight!

The SuperPet Run-About Hamtrac is an oval-shaped track that has built in ridges so that your hamster doesn’t go flying off of the course, great safety precaution!
To use this cool Hamster racetrack, you will need to buy a SuperPet Run-About Ball, which doesn’t come with the Hamtrac.  Some cool ideas for things you can do with the Run-About Hamtrac are spouting from my brain, so I might as well share them.

You could create an exercise program for your hamster – monitor his daily intake of food, keep track of his BMI, and make him run an increasing number of laps on his Hamtrac each day.  You could also time how long it takes your hamster to run five laps, and then try to improve his time every day.  Or perhaps you could purchase another hamster and then have them race each other.  However you decide to use it, the SuperPet Run-About Hamtrac is an awesome gadget for your pet.

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Summertime is fast approaching and that means vacation time for most of us. Vacations usually involve some type of travel, either just getting to our destination or perhaps a long road trip. As you carefully make preparations for your family, don’t forget your pet, who as we [...]]]> Traveling Safety For Your Pet

Summertime is fast approaching and that means vacation time for most of us. Vacations usually involve some type of travel, either just getting to our destination or perhaps a long road trip. As you carefully make preparations for your family, don’t forget your pet, who as we all know, is a very important member of your family. There are three general areas of care for your pet that you will want to consider.
Preparation: Before you leave on your trip, make sure your pet is ready to travel.
• If your pet only associates getting into the car with going to the vet, you may have a problem. Try driving your pet to a park where he can have some fun. Gradually lengthen the duration of these drives, and your pet will be ready to jump in the car when you are ready to go.
• Make sure Fido or Fifi is up to date on vaccinations. It’s a good idea to have a copy of vaccinations, especially rabies, in case you have to take your pet to a vet on the road. If you’re going to an area where there are lots of ticks and fleas, treat your pet with an anti tick/flea medication like Frontline. If there will be a lot of mosquitos, there are pet mosquito repellants available at your local pet store.
• Make sure your pet has proper identification with your traveling contact information.
• Feed your pet a light meal 3 to 4 hours before you leave.
On The Road: Safe travel involves some type of animal restraint.
• If your pet is used to crates, this may be the safest way to transport it. However, you must anchor the crate in the car so it doesn’t slide around. If you have to stop suddenly, or swerve, you don’t want the crate banging into the back of the seat or the side of the vehicle. Try to be conscious of the position of the sun and anchor the crate out of direct sunlight. It’s nice to have a favorite blanket or chew toy for your friend to chew on.
• A pet harness is another way of stabilizing your pet. If you don’t have a flat cargo area in your vehicle, it may be your only way. Again, the harness is always attached to the seat belt to prevent your pet from being tossed around in the event of sudden movements by your vehicle. There are many types of harnesses available in pet stores. A harness will allow your pet to stand up or lie down, and look out the window. However if your dog gets carsick, you may have a mess to clean up. There are some medications available from your vet to prevent carsickness.

• Another restraint is a wire or mesh pet barrier between the cargo space and the back seat. This is the least desirable, because in the event of an accident, you pet could be ejected from the car.
• Be sure to allow for plenty of potty stops for your pet. Plastic bags and a pooper scooper are necessary items. The time to give your pet water is when you are out of the car.
When You Get There: Provide your pet with the comforts of home.
• Make sure you have a short leash for walking your pet. If you are camping, campgrounds routinely require pets to be restrained at all times.
• Provide your pet’s regular food and bottled water. The local water may cause unpleasant things to happen in Fluffy’s intestinal tract.
• If you’re going to be in one place for awhile, it’s good for your pet to have some type of enclosure to stay in. One example is the Kritter Kondo which is a portable outdoor enclosure for cats and small dogs. It comes in different sizes and one model even has an canopy for shade.
• Never leave your pet alone in a car. Even with the windows down, the car can quickly overheat.
• If you are visiting places where pets are not allowed, you might want to consider a local kennel for boarding your pet for a day or two.
Traveling with your family pet can be a pleasure for everyone. Just a few simple precautions will ensure the safety and well being of your pet. Start planning now and have a great vacation.

Author Bio: Stephanie Trementozzi has her own website, Always-Outdoors.com where she reviews outdoor products such as one of the best tents for family camping and the best gas grill for road trips. She provides information on all types of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, birding and much more.

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alice frey says:

¥ou can purchase the book on amazon.com. I follow Careers for Cats on Facebook. MY Cat Eb loves having his photo on Careers for Cats on a regular basis…he thinks he is a STAR!hahahah!

When Ann Dziemianowicz contacted me to be part of the Spring Fling Blog Party with her new book Careers for Your Cat, the first thing I thought was “this book is going to be such a hoot”!  And I was oh so right.  When I got the book, I opened it up to the Table of Contents page and saw:

The Meowers-Briggs Career/Personality Test:  Part One

I immediately started chuckling.  What would Madison and Abigail be if they had to go to work?  Well we all know EVERYONE works here at Kritter Kommunity; Abi in charge of Twitter and Madison is the Blogger and manages some email traffic.  But if I made them go out in the real world……. hmmmmm

This little coffee table delight is filled with fun, charming and creative jobs that nicely link to our feline friends.  Among my favorites is:

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Able to make inventive fabric alterations

Flair for transforming any living space

Displays a flamboyant and personal style

Can deconstruct a sofa on a moment’s notice

These adorable titles are complimented with illustrations by Ann Boyajian that really capture the humor and provide an easy read for any cat lover!

It’s time for your freeloading feline to get a job!

With Careers for Your Cat, your cat can find his dream job! He can take the Meowers-Briggs Career/ Personality Test, specially designed for your cat by author and Cat Career Coach Ann Dziemianowicz. Maybe your dapper tabby harbors the soul of a CEO!

The book features 34 careers–from celebrity photographer to psychotherapist–delightfully illustrated by Ann Boyajian.

Here’s what folks are saying about this book!

“Careers for Your Cat gets right down to business with the Meowers-Briggs Career/Personality Test. If your cat can deconstruct a sofa on a moment’s notice, he might make a good interior designer.”
–Boston Globe, 8/29/10

One of 10 Notable Debuts
–Writer’s Digest, 9/2010

“Want to find your cat’s personality type and ideal career? For Dziemianowicz’s advice and her patented Meowers-Briggs test, check out Careers for Your Cat.”
–People Magazine’s PeoplePets.com, 8/19/10

“While this book is delightfully tongue-in-cheek, the author has clearly observed the behavior and attitudes of many cats.”
–New Age Retailer, “Pet Psychic” Column, 2010

Careers for Your Cat has it’s own Social Network, check out their website here:   http://careersforyourcat.com/

Once you get there, find the mouse on the top and use him to leave me a comment of one place you can purchase Careers For Your Cat. That will get you eligible to win a book of your very own!  These make great gifts for any kitty cat lover.  And mine sits proudly on my shelf for guests to browse through when they are visiting.  This is the type of book I would give as a Christmas or Birthday gift, bring to a cat lover friend who is feeling under the weather, get for myself for easy reading on a trip or vacation.   It is a wonderful read, I love love it and I think the illustrations really tie it all together so nicely!

Now it’s time to offer one to a lucky winner!

WHAT YOU WILL WIN
Careers For Your Cat Book

HOW TO ENTER & RULES:
You can enter multiple times for many chances to win! Please take the following steps to win the contest, and make a separate comment below for each entry

the more comments you leave, the higher your chances to win!!!

USA AND CANADA delivery

MANDATORY ENTRY (worth 1):
Visit Careers For Your Cat website and tell me one place you can purchase a copy.

EXTRA ENTRIES IF YOU (worth 1 each): – remember to leave a comment for each you do or are already doing for your credit!!!
LIKE their Facebook Page HERE
Follow them on Twitter! @Careers4YourCat

Tweet this Blog Post Daily: (3x time per day) make sure you leave a comment for EACH Tweet

Contest ends April 9th 2011, 7pm EST. Winner will be drawn with RANDOMORG. Best of luck!

Tweet Have you ever been outside enjoying sunshine and fresh air while [...]]]> RandmomOrg chose #25 out of 185 comments!

Congratulations to someluckydog, you are the winner!

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WELCOME TO THE SPRING FLING BLOG PARTY!

1ST CONTEST GIVEAWAY STARTS NOW, ENJOY AND GOOD LUCK! -LISA, MADISON AND ABIGAIL

Tweet Have you ever been outside enjoying sunshine and fresh air while your cats are stuck inside staring at you from a window?  Ever wished your cat or dog could be in the yard with you, but have been too afraid to allow him out for fear he would run off or dart into oncoming traffic?  Do you find many of the cat enclosures on the market to be cumbersome, hard to set up and flimsy?  Maybe you have a balcony or courtyard that will not support stakes that need to be inserted into soft ground.  Over three years ago, I was faced with these exact problems and decided to invent a pet enclosure that would be the purrrfect solution for me and my fur babies.  The Kritter Kondo product line started it’s progression in September of 2009 when I realized many other pet owners were also faced with the same challenges. The Kritter Kondo Konnector 4′ is a great way to extend your Kritter Kondo Deluxe.  The Konnector comes with a pack of Velcro One Wraps that will allow you to secure them safely.  The double doors on both the Kritter Kondo Deluxe and the Kritter Kondo Konnectors do come off the hinges, allowing you to make a longer run for your kitty!

Konnectors connected together to make a cat run

Use it separately as a stand alone for super small spaces! The Kritter Kondo Konnector 4′ measures: 2.5′ wide X 2′ tall x 4′ long carrying case included collapses flat with the release of a few pins! double french doors on either side that have a double lock for extra security! Please note that the Kritter Kondo Konnector does NOT come with a shade canopy Safety: Do not leave your pets outdoors unattended. This outdoor pet enclosure is meant as a temporary setting only. It cannot protect your pets from predators. As with any outdoor pet product supervision of your pet when in use is recommended. These products are not toys and should not be used by infants or children, for domestic cats & dogs only, not for hybrids, ferals, wild animals or pets that chew. Check out our other Kritter Kondo products!

I AM EXCITED TO BE OFFERING THE KRITTER KONDO KONNECTOR 4′ LONG AS THE FIRST GIVEAWAY IN OUR LINE UP OF GIVEAWAYS!

HERE IS HOW YOU PARTICIPATE IN THIS GIVEAWAY:

WHAT YOU WILL WIN
KRITTER KONDO KONNECTOR 4′ (CARRYING CASE INCLUDED)

HOW TO ENTER & RULES:
You can enter multiple times for many chances to win! Please take the following steps to win the contest, and make a separate comment below for each entry

the more comments you leave, the higher your chances to win!!!

USA AND CANADA delivery

MANDATORY ENTRY (worth 1):
Visit Kritter Kommunity to learn more about my products, then tell me about the special pet you want to win this for in your comment!

SIGN UP HERE (only if you have not done so already, if you receive emails from Kritter Kommunity, you are all set!)

Follow this Blog via Google Friend Connect (to the right)

EXTRA ENTRIES IF YOU (worth 1 each): – remember to leave a comment for each you do or are already doing for your credit!!!
Link to Kritters that Twitter on your blog.  Add me to your blog roll!
Follow @lisaillman on Twitter
Follow @KritterKondo on Twitter

Tweet this Blog Post Daily: (3x time per day) make sure you leave a comment for EACH Tweet

Connect with Kritter Kommunity on Linked In (click button on right column LINKED IN to take you there – be sure to leave me a comment that we are now connected!)

Stumble this Blog Post/category animals OR cats – (leave comment that you stumbled!)

EXTRA EXTRA ENTRY! – Blog about the Kritter Kondo product line to receive THREE extra entries (leave 3 comments with a link to the Blog Post) – 1 Blog post per person

Contest ends April. 2nd 2011, 7pm EST. Winner will be drawn with RANDOMORG. Best of luck!

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