Here’s another fantastic myth-busting Ad Council spot! See details below.

From my blogs posted on July 14, 2010 and July 21, 2010.

Have you seen the new Ad Council TV campaign of hilarious vignettes shedding light on how animals end up at shelters? It’s great!

According to the Humane Society of the United States, about 1 of 5 domestic dogs and cats in this country were adopted from shelters. If we can move that figure to 2 out of every 5, then nearly all of the 4 million shelter dogs and cats euthanized every year would have good homes!

One of the reasons people buy pets from pet stores, Internet sites, and breeders they don’t know is they think those dogs and cats will be healthier or better behaved than those in shelters. It’s a myth! This video series pokes fun at this common misconception.

Uncle ChiChi, a rescue poodle from New York City appeared on Good Morning America yesterday because he may be the world’s oldest dog.

Halo users won’t be surprised to learn what his owner, Frank Pavich, touted as the diet that’s kept ChiChi strong for well over two decades — “he eats a food called Spot’s Stew, by a company named Halo, which is really healthy stuff, exclusively…”

Check out the story in yesterday’s New York Times:

And watch the Good Morning America video:

Vickie Croke, host of the NECN TV show “The Secret Life of Animals,” really wants to be a guest on the Ellen Show. She and her interns “audition” by eating Halo Liv-a-Littles dog and cat treats to prove how much they want to be on the Show.

While many of us at Halo will admit to having tried our own treats and food (read the ingredients — Halo may be better than the snacks you’re eating now!), we do want to remind you that Halo products are for dogs and cats, not for humans!

Watch this funny video:

House-training a puppy means house-training you, too. If you follow my simple rules, you’ll have your puppy going where he’s supposed to, and not on the carpet, in no time.

Tracie Hotchner, author of The Dog Bible and The Cat Bible, guest blogs here every Thursday on healthy, natural choices for pets.

Watch my video hand selected by the Vodpod community.

Here’s another fantastic myth-busting Ad Council spot! See details below.

From my blog posted on July 14, 2010

Have you seen the new Ad Council TV campaign of hilarious vignettes shedding light on how animals end up at shelters? It’s great!

According to the Humane Society of the United States, about 1 of 5 domestic dogs and cats in this country were adopted from shelters. If we can move that figure to 2 out of every 5, then nearly all of the 4 million shelter dogs and cats euthanized every year would have good homes!

One of the reasons people buy pets from pet stores, Internet sites, and breeders they don’t know is they think those dogs and cats will be healthier or better behaved than those in shelters. It’s a myth! This video series pokes fun at this common misconception.