National Lost Pet Prevention Month Series: Fear and Loud, Noisy Holidays

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Pet Safety

This may be a no-brainer for us seasoned pet owners, but animals become frightened much more easily than us humans do. Sometimes, we have no idea what is scaring them, but they are already halfway down the street before we can process what has happened. To help our pets, especially during loud events or holidays […]

National Lost Pet Prevention Month Series: Open Doors and Windows

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Pet Safety

As we experience warmer weather, we’re all ready and willing to fling our windows open, get out in the yard, hang out on the porch, etc. Before doing all of that, we must remember that open doors and windows create the perfect escape route for our pets! Here are some ways that we can prevent […]

What Does it Actually Do? Clearing Up Microchip Myths

Author: Lauren Piandes

There are a lot of rumors floating around the internet as to what microchips do and do not do for your pets. We’ve put together some common misconceptions and are determined to break those microchipping myths! Myth 1: A Microchip Can Track Your Pet False A microchip is as small as a grain of rice; […]

Thanksgiving Travel Tips for Pets

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Holidays, Pet Safety

The holidays are right around the corner and some of us may be preparing to travel to see relatives and friends this season. You may be planning to bring your furry pal with you, and that’s where PetLink comes in to help! Here are some tips on how to prepare your pet for holiday travel: […]

Are You and Your Pets Disaster Ready?

Author: Lauren Piandes
Category: Pet ID, Pet Safety
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It seems like hardly a week goes by that we aren’t hearing about a natural or man-made disaster on the news. Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, hazardous waste spills, floods, gas leaks and other catastrophic events put our families and our pets at risk with frightening speed and regularity

Spring Cleaning and Care for your Pets

Author: Lauren Piandes

It’s almost spring again! As we prepare for the warmer months around the corner, here’s how you can prepare your pet for spring and summer:   Watch Out for Open Windows and Doors The weather is getting warmer, and you’re likely itching to throw open the windows and air-out your home. When doing this, remember […]

Halloween Safety Tips for You and Your Pet (with COVID-19 Precautions)

Author: Kathy Pobloskie

Although we may not believe it, COVID-19 is still prevalent in our daily lives over a year later.  Social-distancing and mask-wearing is still encouraged, and we are trying our best to keep our communities safe during this time in history. Because of this, along with the usual pet safety tips, we would like to add […]

What To Do If Your Pet is Lost

Author: Lauren Piandes

At PetLink, we know accidents can happen; doors and windows can be left open, fences can have holes in them, and pets could get lost. Therefore, it’s important to have a plan in place in case your pet goes missing. We want to reassure you that the PetLink call center is working as normal. We […]

Preparing Your Pet for the 4th of July

Author: Lauren Piandes

It’s almost July and you know what that means: barbeques, open doors, fireworks, and scared pets. This time of year can be especially frightening for our furry friends. In our experience at PetLink, July 4th is our busiest holiday for lost pets in the whole year. Here are some ways that you can prepare your […]