Tips for Adopting Pets - Humane Society of Dover-Stewart County

Adoption Insights from Kristi Moyer,

Humane Society of Dover-Stewart County

The HumaneSociety of Dover-Stewart County is this month’s KIDS ‘N’ PETS featured Pet Partner of the Month.  Thanks go out to Kristi Moyer for sharing her insight on pet adoption and care. 

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  What is the most popular pet adopted at the Humane Society of Dover?

KRISTI:  We are a large dog rescue and deal a lot with Pitbulls.

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  Before adopting a pet, what do you think is the most important thing to consider?

KRISTI:  The most important thing to consider when adopting a pet is to ask yourself:  Will this pet fit in my lifestyle or will I change my lifestyle to accommodate a pet? If you are not an outdoors type of person who does not like to go on walks, a toy breed dog or a cat is your best option. Do some research on the type of care and attention your new pet will require.

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  What have you used KIDS ‘N’ PETS for?

KRISTI:  KIDS ‘N’ PETS is used to clean carpets, tile floors, my couch and the dog bed. 

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  Any additional tips for people who are looking to adopt but also have kids?

KRISTI:  Teach your kids how to treat your pets and show them how to interact with pets correctly and not to pull tails and ears. 

KIDS 'N' PETS Coupon - Save on Cleaning Products

Save $1 on KIDS ‘N’ PETS!

Hey friends, for a limited time now through May 31^st, you can save $1 on an in-store purchase of any KIDS ‘N’ PETS cleaning product! To claim your coupon:

1. Visit us on Facebook and like our page
2. Print off your coupon for $1 OFF
3. Head to the cleaning aisle of your local Walmart or nearest retailer and choose your favorite product (Find a store here: http://kidsnpetsbrand.com/wheretobuy.html)

It’s that easy! Enjoy your new KIDS ‘N’ PETS product and stay tuned to our Facebook page for more special offers!

Top Ten Reasons Why We Love our KIDS and PETS

In honor of National Kids and Pets Day April 26^th, we polled our staff and Facebook friends and came up with the top reasons why we love our little tots and furry friends. Read on and share your top reasons with us on Facebook!

1. Kids really do say the darndest things
2. I love my kitties even when they pick my floral arrangements to catnap in - Jenny W. on Facebook

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3. Puppy to full grown pup, you're always our loyal best friend

4. Even when they're messy, they're just so darn cute

5. They can be mean and moody one minute, but then give you the look that just melts your heart the next - Wendy H.L. on Facebook

6. Kitty cuddles and puppy licks in the morning are the best wake-up call of all

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7. Because they love me at my best and even more when I'm at my worst - Misty R. on Facebook

8. When we're down they always manage to make us smile
9. Because kids and pets teach adults unconditional love - Corine K. on Facebook

And what's our favorite reason we love our kids and pets???

10. Because a home without kids or pets is like P&B without the J!

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Happy National KIDS and PETS Day everyone!

Pet Partner of the Month: Ferret Dreams

Ferret Dreams Rescue & Adoption is this month’s KIDS ‘N’ PETS featured Pet Partner of the Month.  Thanks go out to Director, Matthew Jaramillo for sharing his insight on owning ferrets. 

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  Before adopting a ferret, what is the most important thing to consider?

MATTHEW:  Before adopting a ferret, a lot of research needs to be done.  Ferrets are very high maintenance and curious animals.  They demand a lot of attention and supervision.  They aren't recommended for young children.  Ferrets need to be fed a special high protein and fat diet.  Their medical needs can vary but since they are considered exotics, they will require a veterinarian who has experience with ferrets.

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  What fun facts can you offer to people who are unfamiliar with ferrets?

MATTHEW:  Ferrets are fun, curious and very social animals.  They love to play with both humans and other ferrets.  It is always best to have at least 2 ferrets so they have another ferret to play and sleep with.  Ferrets love to dance and play, run through tubes and dig in rice boxes.  They will keep you smiling with their antics.

KIDS ‘N’ PETS:  What have you used KIDS ‘N’ PETS for?

MATTHEW:  We use KIDS ‘N’ PETS every day at our rescue.  We use it to clean cages, tile floors and carpet.  It cleans up all accidents and even blood.  All the stains come out easily and it leaves a fresh smell behind.

Ferret Dreams Rescue & Adoption is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. They are the only no-kill ferret rescue in the state of Colorado. Ferret Dreams started in 2005 and has rescued close to 500 ferrets. (Read more at www.kidsnpetsbrand.com/partnership.htm or visit www.ferretdreams.org.)

How to remove skunk odor, clean stinky dog fur, and eliminate pet odors

From carpets to clothing to car seats and beyond, KIDS ‘N’ PETS tackles an enormous amount of household stains and odors. Yet, what many customers don’t realize is that KIDS ‘N’ PETS can be used directly on stinky pet fur to clean them up after a particularly nasty romp.

Photo: Shannon Pifko

Recently, a customer, Dana, came to us with this question:

“I LOVE KnP for cleaning carpets, couches, bathrooms.... I am hoping someone can tell me if I can use it on our dog.... he decided to "make himself smell pretty" by rolling in something awful. We bathed him with dog shampoo and baking soda last night and he still stinks... not as bad... but ugh.... so can we use KnP on his body??” 

Photo: Torli Roberts

The answer: Absolutely! Whether your pet is sprayed by a skunk, rolls in manure, swims in a particularly dirty pond, or is indescribably just plain smelly, KIDS ‘N’ PETS can help eliminate the odor.







Here are 5 quick steps to clean up stinky pet fur and help your furry family members smell their best!

1. Place your dog (or cat, if they’ll stand for it) in the bathtub 
2. Pour KIDS ‘N’ PETS All Purpose Stain and Odor Remover directly onto his/her coat. Wet thoroughly and massage into dog’s coat. **Watch out for sensitive areas, KIDS ‘N’ PETS has a small percentage of alcohol in it 
3. Let the KIDS ‘N’ PETS enzymes work their magic until coat is completely dry 
4. Rinse thoroughly
5. Enjoy Sparky (or Fluffy’s) sparkling fresh and odor-free coat! 

Have you used KIDS ‘N’ PETS to clean up your pet? Tell us your story on Facebook!

Choosing Safe Cleaners for Kids and Pets

Nothing shows dust like a little sunshine, and as spring emerges we’ve got fantastic tips on how you can shop for and select safe and green cleaning products from our founder and resident green cleaning expert John Latta.

This spring, remember these 4 tips when you are out shopping for green cleaning products:

Look at the ingredients! Choose products that fully disclose their product ingredients.

1. Think Chem 101. Unless you have a degree in chemistry it is difficult to discern safe and green chemicals from the ones that are toxic and/or harmful. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis and Potassium Cocoate sound pretty scary until you find out they are the names for Almond Oil and Coconut Oil! Avoid ingredients like Sodium Hypochlorite (corrosive to skin and found in some spot removers), Formaldehyde (toxic to ingest and found in some air fresheners) and Petroleum Distillates (flammable and found in some furniture polishes).
2. Read the warning label. Read the cautions and warnings on the label. What will happen if the cleaner comes in contact with your skin or your eyes? What happens if you swallow any of it? 
3. Can you safely breathe it? Avoid aerosols with aerosol propellants which are typically flammable and not safe to inhale. There are many effective cleaning products available that are safer than ever to use. Look for products that are non-toxic and that are safe to breathe and/or get on your skin.
4. Choose bio-degradable. Biodegradable ingredients are capable of being broken down by Mother Nature and dissolving into the earth. There are so many effective biodegradable cleaners today that it makes no sense any longer to use products with ingredients that don’t biodegrade.

With households full of kids and pets, toxins in cleaning products can be life threatening. Choosing green cleaning products is simple, safe and so important. Look, think, read, choose!

Have more questions? Contact KIDS ‘N’ PETS or reach out to us on Facebook and share your spring cleaning tips!

Safely and Effectively Cleaning Cloth Diapers

You know KIDS ‘N’ PETS is safe to use on carpet, clothes and any other water-safe surface.  Did you also know that it’s safe AND a great solution to cleaning cloth diapers?

KIDS ‘N’ PETS will help take out the odor and the stain.  Just pre-treat the diaper with KIDS ‘N’ PETS All-Purpose Stain & Odor Remover and then throw it into the wash when you are ready.

To show the effectiveness of KIDS ‘N’ PETS, we actually stained a diaper with some strained carrot baby food.

Clean cloth diaper to start

Here is the diaper with carrot flavored baby food stain  

Using KIDS ‘N’ PETS All-Purpose Stain & Odor Remover

After letting it sit for 5 mins we wiped up the mess

Once it went through the wash, the mess is gone!

KIDS ‘N’ PETS safely removed the stain and the odor.  The non-toxic, biodegradable product makes it a great choice when removing the unwanted stains and odors from cloth diapers.