Summer Time Pet Care Tips

As we get ready for some summer time fun making sure we have all the summer essentials on hand such as getting the patio furniture ready, cleaning the pool and make sure our backyard oasis looks beautiful and safe not only for our children but also the furry kids who love to play and romp outdoors.

“Use common sense in the summer and if you have a child do for your pet what you would do for your child,” said Award-winning animal advocate Jill Rappaport. “You wouldn’t leave your child alone in a hot care. You wouldn’t leave your child in the backyard unattended or by a pool unattended. You want to make sure they have sunscreen on and their feet and paws are protected from heat. The other thing I tell people your backyard is beautiful and safe you think it is but there can be deadly plants out there. People don’t even realize there are certain plants where if they take on bite they can die. Know your environment know where they are going, know what they can pick up in their mouths and make sure you’re protecting them.”

“It’s great that now we can with this filter feature from Xfinity the pet camera is wonderful because we can see things we may not know about our own pets and we can also monitor them and make sure they are safe.”

According to the nationwide study of pet owners, nearly half (44%) of those surveyed check in on their pets four times a day or more, nearly 2 in 5 (38%) take a peek at their pet(s) during work, and 94% say checking in on their pet is one of the best parts of their day.

Survey Highlights

• People check on their pets the most while on vacation (73 percent)
• Pet owners describe their pet when their away as a loyal friend (34 percent) who waits by the door.

““I think my most important piece of advice for everyone is opt to adopt. Rescue is the only way to go. It is the best gift you can give yourself and the pet.”

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About Jill Rappaport

Jill Rappaport is an award winning animal advocate, network journalist and best-selling author, known nationwide as the popular, longtime correspondent on NBC. Considered a "Voice for the Voiceless," Jill works tirelessly to make a difference for animals in need by shining a light on shelters across America. Rappaport is also the host and consulting producer of Animal Planet’s new show Dog Bowl, an idea and a dream she’s had for years to shine a light on older animals in need. Her rescue segments are beloved. She launched her award winning segment “Bow To Wow” on “Today,” and this popular series aimed at finding shelter animals a one-way ticket to a loving home, ran for over 7 years and had a 100% adoption record. In addition Rappaport's heartfelt animal welfare stories for NBC'S Nightly News really resonated, all going viral.

In 2015 she was the Creator, Executive Producer, and Host of “Best In Shelter With Jill Rappaport” a half hour special focusing on the “underdogs” of the shelter world-seniors, special needs dogs and pitbulls. It aired on NBC, and featured Betty White, Lindsey Vonn, Bryant Gumbel, Emmylou Harris and Bernadette Peters. Once again ALL the dogs featured in the show found a permanent, loving home. Most recently she did several rescue segments for “The View” called "Rappaport to the Rescue" including hosting their 2015 "Mutt Special" and once again she has maintained a 100% adoption record!

And this year again she was part of Animal Planet's coveted Puppy Bowl, hosting all of the rescue segments in the special. Jill’s work has garnered her countless coveted honors including a record 6 Genesis Awards from the Humane Society of the United States, considered the Oscars of the animal world. She has received the first "Voice for the Animals" Award from HSUS, The Presidential Service Award for Media Excellence from the ASPCA, and the Excellence in Journalism and Outstanding Contributions to the Pet Industry Award. And she has had the honors of ringing The NYSE Opening and Closing bell, all to raise awareness for pets in need. In addition Rappaport has written four books, three focusing on animal welfare including the best-selling People We Know, Horses They Love, featuring Robert Redford on the cover. She also has a complete line of dog and cat toys, dog treats, leashes, collars, and dog beds all benefiting shelter animals in need! She sells the dog and cat toys and dog treats exclusively on QVC.

Rappaport resides on her farm on Long Island New York, with her six horses and six rescue dogs who she refers to as her “fur angels” saying “Animal welfare is my oxygen, and when you do what you love, you never work a day in your life”...

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