Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying time with your furry friend
Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22 by billions around the globe. As a responsible pet owner there are many ways you can celebrate Earth Day with your dog, and also help make a difference for our environment.
Use Eco-Friendly Pet Products
- Use biodegradable or compostable waste bags when picking up after your dog.
- Purchase sustainable dog food.
- Consider pet products that use sustainable packaging.
- Use household cleaning supplies that use natural ingredients instead of hazardous chemicals.
Donate
- Donate your dog's gently used pet supplies such as blankets, beds, and toys to a local animal shelter or rescue group.
Recycle
- DIY pet toys or pet beds with materials you already have at home.
Create a Smaller Carbon Footprint
- Air dry your dog in the sun after a bath.
- Walk to the dog park instead of driving there.
- Support local small businesses when purchasing products instead of ordering for delivery.
- Clean up messes with reusable rags instead of disposable paper towels.
- Find ways to save water - changing water in your dogs drinking bowl, use it to water house plants.
- Spay and/or neuter your pets - or donate to your local animal shelter or rescue to pay forward the cost of spaying or neutering.
Get Outside
In addition to the more obvious actions, like taking a walk or a hike with your dog or planting trees and foliage in your yard, you might be surprised to learn how other simple changes in your pet parent routine may make a difference to our environment.
Not every option is right for every pet family, but even the smallest change can have a big impact on our environment. How will you and your pup go green?