Author Archives: Jim Tedford

September 7, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Breed All About It: Terriers

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives and Alliances In the world of animal lovers we tend to divide ourselves into very distinct “groups”. Perhaps most obviously, we sort ourselves into “dog people” or “cat people”. There is, without … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Can a ride save a life?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives and Alliances The atmosphere is electric with the anticipation of 30+ volunteers, half of whom are PetSafe associates, waiting to see who will be on the next truck coming in from New … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2012 / Jim Tedford

The Story that Never Ends: Pet Property Damage

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances I am betting that since you’re reading the PetSafe blog, you have an above average interest in pets. Yep, not much gets past this razor-sharp mind! Having dedicated my entire life … Continue reading →

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July 13, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Do you need a dog park?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances If someone told you there is a place other than a gym where you can get healthier and happier, you would get there as quickly as possible, right? In many communities … Continue reading →

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June 3, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Here kitty, kitty: Adopt a Shelter Cat in June

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances For most people, the onset of spring and the anticipation of summer bring thoughts of flowers, festivals and outdoor fun. For those who work in the animal sheltering field, however, the … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2012 / Jim Tedford

How safe is your pet in a parked car?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances I grew up in the South where heat and humidity are a way of life. Back in those days, many cars came equipped with snazzy vinyl upholstery. It looked good (at … Continue reading →

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April 29, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Can I see your ID?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances Many years ago, a friend and colleague in animal welfare shared with me information on a promotional campaign encouraging pet owners to put identification on their pets. I don’t recall all … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Does your community take care of its animals?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi Cruelty to animals is a crime. In fact, … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2012 / Jim Tedford

5 Most Common Dog Behavior Problems: Chasing

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances While it may not be the nicest way to think of our dogs, we share our lives and our homes with predators! Thankfully, most are far enough removed from their wild … Continue reading →

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March 4, 2012 / Jim Tedford

Could you be poisoning your pet?

By Jim Tedford, Director of Animal Affairs and Alliances What is it about babies that make them want to instantly put EVERYTHING into their mouths? They seem to want to taste-test pretty much anything they can get in their tiny, … Continue reading →

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