Earth Day comes around every April 22 and it’s a great time to remind ourselves of all the things we can do to help the Earth. Every year more and more events are held on Earth Day worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. So what can you do if you’re a pet lover to enjoy Earth Day and reduce your pet’s pawprint? Your pets can have a huge impact on the environment, and aside from buying natural and recycled products for them, and shopping at a shelter or rescue’s thrift store, there are easy ways you can help lessen the negative impact your pets can have on our planet. You can use the four tips below to reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint –not just on Earth Day, but every day!
1. Pick up after your dog
Dog poop pollutes if it is not picked up & properly processed.
Make sure to use biodegradable pick-up bags.
Take it up a notch: Install a dog-waste mini septic tank.
2. Pick up after your cat
Scoop into paper lunch bags or biodegradable dog pick up bags.
Use a recycled, biodegradable cat litter.
3. Protect wildlife from your pet
Keep your cat indoors, on a harness, or in a catio.
If you hike with your dog off-leash, train him to come when called, even if he sees a rabbit or squirrel.
4. Adopt a “recycled” pet!
Pets at shelters and rescues can become your recycled pet! Someone careless may have thrown away their pet, but that doesn’t make them any less valuable or wonderful as your “new” family friend.
Do you have other ways you and your pet “go green”? We’d love for you to share them on the Adopt-a-Pet.com Facebook page.