Your First Pet

Treat yourself to a trip down Memory Lane. Remember your first pet? What kind of pet was it? Do you still have it? If not, what happened to it? For some of us, the trip down Memory Lane is a very long road that takes us all the way back to childhood. For others, it is a short trip as your first pet was obtained recently.

Regardless of how long ago, take a minute to share one of your memories of your first pet with us by submitting it in our Blog's Comment box by December 20, 2012. We would like to share ours and yours with others so they can enjoy the memories as well.

Happy traveling.

Holiday Shopping

This is the time of year when many people are out doing Holiday shopping. When we are busier, we often (unintentionally) spend less time with our pets. You can make it up to them. If you do not already do this, take your pet shopping with you.

Many of the pet stores will allow you to bring your leashed pet with you. Why not take them? You have to go there anyway. Most pets will be a bit nervous the first few of times they go. However, most dogs and cats will be glad to learn there are other places besides the veterinarian where they can go.

This also helps their social skills. When you take your pets to the pet store, they get lots of attention from both the other customers and the store staff. Shoppers and store staff will often come talk with you about your pet so you get to brag on them. They will want to talk to your pet and, if you pet is up to it and you allow it, will want to rub them. Most pets will love this. However, you know your pet better than anyone. If you know your pet may be uncomfortable with others petting them or if you don't want them to, politely let the person know this and they will understand. The more your pet is exposed to new surroundings and people the more comfortable they should become. Before long your pets may have friends who look forward to seeing them come to the store with you on a regular basis. Having people say hello and call them by name can soon generate a positive response from your pet. Try it and let us know how it goes. Happy Shopping.

Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts Pledge

The destruction left by Hurricane Sandy is massive. Though there are many already helping the people affected, at this point it is not enough. That is why we at Adore Cats Bengals Company are pledging a portion of all sales made through the end of this year to the recovery efforts being made on the U.S. East Coast. We are not a huge company and we are not financially rich. We just care.

This pledge applies to kittens (less than a year old) we have now, those who will be born this year and those we obtain deposits for by 12/31/12 for future litters.

If you are interested in participating in this effort, contact us at: adorecatssandypledge@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.

Hurricane Sandy Superstorm

We have been following the news regarding the progression of Hurricane Sandy which weather officials describe as a Superstorm.

We are concerned about all those who have already been affected as well as those on the United States East Coast who, at the time of this writing, are in the storm's path and will be affected soon.

We hope everyone will do what the officials in your respective areas recommend in order to maintain safety for yourself, your family, pets, friends and neighbors. Our hearts and thoughts are with you.

When this is over, we would like to hear from you. Let us know how you are doing and what your experience was. Send us a message or photos. We will share your experience and photos on our blog in hopes it will inspire others.

We wish the best for you and yours.

Costumes for Pets

I was in the pet store yesterday and noticed a small crowd gathered around one display. I went to see what they found so interesting. They were looking at the new Halloween pet costumes that had just arrived.

The variety of costume themes, colors, fabrics and sizes was amazing. I heard one lady say she wanted a costume for her dog similar to the one her little boy was going to wear. Another person who was looking at a costume that had a tu-tu around the bottom wondered if there was a headpiece available to go with it. Another lady said she wanted to buy a costume but did not know if her cat would wear it and someone else chimed in with how she gets hers to keep it on for a while. A teenager who was with an adult picked up a costume with a hooded cape and the adult with her said "Don't even think about it!" Make no mistake - pet costumes generate big money for those who make them.

Most pet lovers have an opinion either for or against dressing their pets. If you are against it, the new line of costumes won't affect you. If you are for it, now is the time to shop.