No Ifs, Ands or BUNS About It: Rabbits Make Great Pets!

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In honor of a very unique day, February 29, 2012 (aka: The add-on day that makes 2012 a Leap Year) we want to pay our respects to the cute and fluffy little hoppers, with their little button noses and fuzzy ears that make us smile!

Hop on down to the Sacramento SPCA and find your love bunny for just $20 on Wednesday, February 29th!
(Only want one rabbit? Cost includes spay/neuter!)
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Sure, they are quiet and seem perfectly content munching on carrots and Timothy Hay all day…but did you also know that rabbits make exceptional pets?

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Besides being social and affectionate animals, they are also smart, and can be easily litter box trained! Rabbits are ‘ground dwellers’ and are most comfortable when all four feet are on the ground, but many of these little guys find happiness just sitting in your lap.

Rabbits fit in best with families that offer them a good amount of social interaction, in addition to allowing them to live indoors with a safe area to explore. “X-pens” are great for adding an extension to a rabbit cage and giving them room to exercise.
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Grooming needs are pretty minimal, as the rabbit will do most of this for himself. However, a proper nail trim might be necessary if the rabbit isn’t able to naturally file their nails on the ground or concrete.  

Do you think that a rabbit might make a good addition to your home? Come meet a few of our friends here at the Sacramento SPCA and make this Leap Year extra special!

Share the Love this Valentine’s Day!

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Whether you’re single or with that special someone, Valentines Day is a great opportunity to celebrate ALL the love in our lives, including our furry friends! Take a look at some yummy pet-friendly treat recipes to make sure you don’t end up in the ‘dog-house’ this year!
For the pups:
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits: (Compliments of www.ComeonIlene.com)
  • Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 cup boiling beef broth
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 egg, beaten (or 2 eggs to make treats softer for older dogs)
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Combine rolled oats, margarine/butter, and boiling beef broth in a large bowl. Let stand and soften for 10 minutes.  Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, peanut butter, and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together.  Knead dough together in one big lump.
3. Roll out dough out to ½” thickness.
4. Cut out shapes with a cookie cutter (we recommend a heart or bone shaped cutter!)
5. Place cookies on a cookie sheet. The cookies can be lined together pretty close, because they won’t expand in the oven.
6. Bake 35-45 minutes (until they are golden brown) and then remove them, and allow them to cool.
The recipe makes a lot so be prepared to share! Package them up and hand them out to the neighborhood pups!
And let’s not forget our feline friends!
Homemade Tuna Cat Cookies:

(Compliments of http://ratherfetching.com/blog/2011/03/10/diy-healthy-homemade-dog-cat-treats/)

Ingredients:
§  1/2 cup whole wheat flour
§  1/2 cup lactose-free milk
§  1/2 can tuna, in oil
§  1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
§  1 egg, beaten
§  1/4 cup water
Steps:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees
2. Mash the tuna up in a bowl, and mix in flour and milk.
3. Add water and oil
4. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until it gets a foamy texture
5. Mix everything together (and yes, the mixture will be a little sticky!)
6. Use your fingers to make marble-sized balls and line them on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten the balls with a fork.
7. Bake for 10 minutes and then pull the cookies out. Wait a couple of minutes and flip cookies over. Bake for another 10 minutes. They should be golden brown in color.
Bone-Appetite!
Julianne Byer
Marketing/Events
Sacramento SPCA