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]]>And remember…Visiting a dog park is a good idea, even if you’ve got a yard, because it gives your doggie the chance to socialize.
Anne Fracassa Memorial Dog Park | Pauline Street and 12 Mile Road, Warren
This one-acre park within Burdi Park is surrounded by a six-foot fence and features park benches, dog waste bags, and a water spigot. 
Lincoln Hill Dog Park | 14 Mile and Cranbrook Roads, Birmingham
Note that this park, on the southeast edge of Lincoln Hills Golf Course, charges a fee ($50 for residents, $200 for non-residents) and requires proof that your dog is current on rabies vaccinations.
Maloof Statler Dog Park | Eight Mile Road and Harper Avenue, St. Clair Shores
Open 365 days a year, this park is divided into areas for big and small dogs, and features park benches and water fountains.
Red Oaks Dog Park | 31353 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights
This 5.2-acre park features four fenced areas, including one for small dogs, as well as park benches, water stations, and dog waste bags.
Wayne County Dog Park | Hines Drive, west of Merriman Road, Westland
Located at Hawthorn Ridge Park, this enclosed dog park has sections for large and small dogs, drinking water, and agility equipment.
At Paragon, we love pets. Learn more about our partnership with the Michigan Humane Society HERE.
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]]>Cats and dogs are permitted*, though some breed restrictions apply. (Contact us for details.) Residents simply pay an initial $200 non-refundable pet fee, as well as $25 monthly pet fee.
However, if folks adopt a pet from the Michigan Humane Society and move into a Paragon property, we’ll take $200 off their move-in cost and waive the initial pet fee.
“At MHS, we believe that animals truly enrich people’s lives, and nothing can enrich your life quite like giving a wonderful pet a second chance at a loving home,” says Ryan McTigue, public relations coordinator at MHS. “It’s great to see an organization like Paragon encouraging its residents to help save more animal lives by choosing the adoption option!”
Ryan encourages those interested in adopting to stop by an MHS location and speak with an adoption counselor about their idea of the perfect pet, so they can be matched with the furry friend that’s best for them.
For additional info about MHS's adoption process, click HERE.
To learn more about Paragon’s pet friendly apartments, click HERE.
*Some properties only allow cats​
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Photo courtesy of MHS and iStockphoto
Yes, we call them pets, but they are so much more.
Our four-legged family members are dearly loved and loving members of our family. Living apartment style with your pets is as rewarding as the challenges it can sometimes present. Stains, damage, odors can be a real problem if the problem isn’t handled right away. The Michigan Humane Society has online information specifically in mind to keep you, your pet and your apartment home as happy and healthy as possible, along with specific ways to attend to some of those challenges.
Pets in Rental Housing:
How to Remove Pet Stains and Odors
Accidents happen; here’s how to clean up and eliminate the smell
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/removing_pet_stains_odors.html?credit=web_id625421016
Cats: Destructive Scratching
The trick is to teach your cat what she can scratch – and what is off limits
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/destructive_scratching.html?credit=web_id93480558
Does Your Dog Freak Out When You Leave?
How to help with your dog’s separation anxiety
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/separation_anxiety.html?credit=web_id250079884
For more tips see:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/pets-housing-renter-tips.html
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Your Best Friend is waiting for you.
“The Detroit Zoo and Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with more than 30 local animal welfare organizations, will host the semi-annual event Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for immediate adoption to loving homes at one of the nation’s largest off-site companion animal adoption events.
Presented by Purina One, Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo will be held outdoors under tents in the Zoo’s front parking lot beneath the landmark water tower. There is no charge for admission or parking for the adoption event; however, regular admission and parking fees apply for those visiting the Zoo. The event will include special appearances by Detroit Zoo mascots the Zooper Heroes.
Last year, the spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo event found homes for more than 400 animals. Since the event’s inception in 1993, more than 21,000 dogs, cats and rabbits have been placed into new homes at the spring and fall events.
Take Note:
• Adoption fees and policies vary by participating groups.
• For health and safety reasons, please leave current companion animals at home.
• Strollers are not allowed in the tents. Upon entering the event you will be asked to park your stroller before entering the tents.
Meet Your Best Friend
- September. 18-19, 2015
- Friday: 1pm – 7pm
- Saturday: 10am 5pm
http://www.detroitzoo.org/events/meet-your-best-friend
If you have questions, please call (248) 541-5717 and press 9.”
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]]>While we humans like to seek out waterparks when summertime gets a little too hot around the gills, I’m sure your dog is staring at you during the summer heat and thinking “What about me?”
Well, instead of giving your dog that clueless look of response. You can grab his leash, head to the car and go to a doggie water park.
Halliday’s Pet Resort & Day Care, in Canton, sports a doggie water park to help your best friend beat the heat.
“We are proud to announce the opening of our new water park for dogs!
You know how you can often become tired just watching kids play in a pool? Imagine the amount of energy your dog will burn playing in our water park complete with a built-in pool with a walk-in beach entrance and:
- Party Pools!
- A fire hydrant that shoots water in 4 directions
- A rain stick that sprays water in the air
- A splash pad to keep dogs’ nails safe
- Eight nozzles that spray water from the spray pad at random. This is a must see!
Just like kids, dogs have BIG fun running through the fresh water squirting out of the nozzles in the splashpad, through the “rain stick” and custom made “fire hydrant” that shoots water in 4 directions!
Let your dog feel like a puppy again.
Each dog is tested for temperament and social interaction with other pets prior to entering the Water Park and is grouped appropriately.”
For more information, check out their website:
http://hallidayspetresort.clickforward.com/services/dog-water-park.php
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]]>What about your pet? Your pet is an integral member of your family. Keep him or her healthy and safe with a few high and low tech gadgets, too.
Drinkwell Pet Fountains
“The water spouts with the patented free-falling stream provide aeration and circulation to the water, which inhibits bacteria growth. Charcoal filters remove impurities, bad tastes, and odors from the water.”
- Charcoal filter keeps water fresh and clean
- Free-falling stream adds oxygen to water and entices pets to drink more
- Promotes healthy urinary and kidney function
- Helps with temperature regulation, fat metabolism, and recovery from sickness
Check it out here!
Voyce
“Health monitor and wellness management system for every stage of your dog’s life.” A high-tech collar that measures your dog’s key vital signs. Items like heart rate and respiratory rate during activity and rest. The Voyce app shares the information with your vet.
Check it out here!
Tagg
“Find Your Escape Artist”.
A location tracking device that attaches to your dog’s collar so you can keep track of them wherever they go. The Tagg GPS pet tracker lets you define your pet’s home base and tells you if they wander off.
Check it out here!
Kittyo
“Play With Your Cat. Even When You’re Not Home.”
Kittyo lets you watch, speak to, play with, and record your cat when you’re away. You can even dispense treats!
Check it out here!
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Well, Southeast Michigan has finally put together a string of days where the weather didn’t go from great to ugly in a span of 5 minutes. We are entering what is known as “The Dog Days of Summer.” But, what does that term really mean? And does it really relate to our dogs? Continue reading to find out…
The Dog Days of Summer!
“The “dog days of summer” occur during the hottest and muggiest part of the season. Webster defines “dog days” as The period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occurs in the northern hemisphere.
Why do we call the hot, sultry days of summer “dog days”?
The Term dog days has an interesting origin. In ancient times, when the night sky was unobscured by artificial lights and smog different groups of peoples in different parts of the world drew images in the sky by “connecting the dots” of stars. The images drawn were dependent upon the culture: The Chinese saw different images than the Native Americans, who saw different pictures than the Europeans. These star pictures are now called constellations, and the constellations that are now mapped out in the sky come from our European ancestors.
They saw images of bears, (Ursa Major and Ursa Minor), twins, (Gemini), a bull, (Taurus), and others, including dogs, (Canis Major and Canis Minor).
The brightest of the stars in Canis Major (the big dog) is Sirius, which also happens to be the brightest star in the night sky. In fact, it is so bright that the ancient Romans thought that the earth received heat from it. Look for it in the southern sky (viewed from northern latitudes) during January.
In the summer, however, Sirius, the “dog star,” rises and sets with the sun. During late July Sirius is in conjunction with the sun, and the ancients believed that its heat added to the heat of the sun, creating a stretch of hot and sultry weather. They named this period of time, from 20 days before the conjunction to 20 days after, “dog days” after the dog star.
The conjunction of Sirius with the sun varies somewhat with latitude. And the “precession of the equinoxes” (a gradual drifting of the constellations over time) means that the constellations today are not in exactly the same place in the sky as they were in ancient Rome. Today, dog days occur during the period between July 3 and August 11. Although it is certainly the warmest period of the summer, the heat is not due to the added radiation from a far-away star, regardless of its brightness. No, the heat of summer is a direct result of the earth’s tilt.”
Article courtesy of: http://www.wilstar.com/dog-days-of-summer/
Image courtesy of: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dog_Days_Of_Summer,_Featuring_Miss_Oreo.JPG
The Dog Days of Summer Can Be Dangerous For Your Pets!
““Many people enjoy the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with their furry friends, but take care to not get overheated,” Giedt said. “Just as you take precautions for yourself, do the same for your pets. Although you enjoy being outdoors, keep in mind heat and humidity can take a toll on people and animals.”
When a pet gets overheated it can cause hyperthermia, which can lead to heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Because dogs do not sweat like humans do, this can be extremely dangerous for an animal. Dogs rely on panting to cool themselves. Brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, English bulldogs and Persian cats, are specifically prone to problems during the summertime because their panting is not as effective.
Giedt said symptoms of heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke in pets includes excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, bright red tongue and gums, drooling, weakness, stupor or even collapse, as well as vomiting, bloody diarrhea and an elevated body temperature of more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Because pets can get dehydrated very quickly, it is vital to ensure they have a continuous supply of fresh, cool water in a container that cannot be tipped over. If possible put ice cubes or small containers of ice in the pet’s water bowl every morning. This will help the water stay cool longer.
“Many people like to take their pets with them while they run errands. Unfortunately, this can be extremely dangerous when the weather is warm,” she said. “The inside of a vehicle will heat up to deadly temperatures very quickly, even if you park in the shade and leave the windows cracked.”
At home, shade is an absolute must for pets that live confined to the yard. Do not tether your animals because the leash or rope can become tangled and the animal could get stranded in the sun.
“Providing a shady and well-ventilated spot for outdoor pets will keep them cooler. You can even place some cold, wet towels in your pet’s sleeping area,” Giedt said. “If your pet sleeps in a dog house, wet towels are especially good because the temperature inside the house can get quite hot.”
If you have space for it, a small kiddie pool filled with clean water is another great option for keeping your pets cool in the hot summer months. Make sure to clean it out on a regular basis and refill with clean water.
Pet owners who are fitness-minded may enjoy jogging with their animals, but it is imperative to keep in mind over exertion in hot weather can easily cause the pet to overheat quickly, especially long hair breeds. Humid weather makes pets even more susceptible to heat exhaustion, even if the dog jogs with you every day in cooler weather and is in excellent shape.
“Not only do you need to keep the air temperature in mind, but also be mindful of asphalt and concrete temperatures,” Giedt said. “You’re wearing shoes to protect your feet while you jog or walk. The temperature of the surfaces on which you’re exercising can be extremely hot and cause burns to your pet’s paws.”
If you suspect your pet is suffering from a heat-related illness, emergency treatment includes sponging the animal’s neck and groin area with cool water till its body temperature is lowered. Contact your veterinarian immediately because the pet may require further treatment to prevent serious complications. Heat stroke can lead to severe organ dysfunction and damage.
Some pet owners believe clipping a dog’s hair coat will help pets stay cool during the summer months. While it can help, Giedt said some hair left on the dog serves as a natural protectant. If the hair is clipped too short, the skin can burn, just as human skin does.
“It’s always a good idea to keep your pet’s fur trimmed, if necessary, and this is especially true for animals with thick, heavy coats. Talk to your veterinarian about what kind of clip would be beneficial,” she said. “Your veterinarian is a great source of information about keeping your pet safe during the summer heat. Remember, your pet depends on you to provide the very best care possible.”
Article courtesy of: http://www.tulsaworld.com/communities/skiatook/news/communitynews/dog-days-of-summer-can-be-dangerous-for-your-pets/article_599c0164-ddfa-555e-a0b6-076d7ad982f9.html
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