The Christmas Cactus, is it a Pet-Friendly house plant?

Christmas Cactus

The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week. This year 2021 those dates are:

September 12th - September 18th, 2021

Beautify your home and improve air quality. Celebrate National Plant Week and add new indoor plants to your home, that are safe for your whole family.

The Christmas Cactus is a well known and owned indoor plant. This plant is known for being an easy to care for indoor plant.

The Latin name for the Christmas Cactus is Schlumbergera Truncata.

Christmas Cactus  are also known to be good for indoor air filtration. Christmas Cactus are Non-Toxic to Cats, Dogs, and People. 

So if your looking for a good non-toxic indoor plant, the Christmas Cactus is highly recommended. Christmas Cactus are readily available. Also if you are thinking of giving a plant as a Holiday Gift, the Christmas Cactus is an excellent choice for a Happy Safe Plant Holiday, for the whole family. The Christmas Cactus is a Pet-Friendly House Plant.

The following is a list of  Outer Banks Garden Centers:

Nature's Harmony 

(252) 473-3556

Kitty Hawk Garden Center

(252) 255-5229

Central Garden Center and Nursery

(252) 261-7195

And don't forget to check for Cat Grass, September is "Happy Cat Month".

Happy Birthday! to the U.S. Air Force! established September 18, 1947. 

"Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win"

Today is National Pet Bird Day!

National Pet Bird Day on the OBX

Today, September 17th is National Pet Bird Day!

If you are thinking of adding a bird to you family, you can visit the Birds at PetSmart in Nags Head, NC.

Birds are also listed on the Nags Head PetSmart website.

It is important to research Pet Bird Care, prior to bringing your bird companion home. That way you know everything that is needed, to care for your new family member.

Birds are wonderful pet companions. 

Today is a day dedicated to Celebrating Pet Birds that are part of American families across our Nation.

The street address for PetSmart in Nags Head, NC and phone number are listed below:

PetSmart

2210 S Croatan Hwy

Mile Post 10

Nags Head, NC 27959

(252) 564-3061

Patriotic Note: September 17th 1787, The U.S. Constitution was Approved. God Bless America.

Friends of Felines-Cape Hatteras Island an Outer Banks non-profit

Friends of Felines-Cape Hatteras Island is a 501 (c) (3) status, all-volunteer organization, established in 2009, Dedicated to TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return).

Local feral cat colonies on Cape Hatteras Island, are cared for by the volunteers of Friends of Felines-Cape Hatteras Island.

Grants and funds are currently being sought to help control and maintain the population of feral cats on Cape Hatteras Island. 

If you would like to volunteer or make a donation to befit the health and welfare of the feral cats, on Cape Hatteras Island, please contact Friends of Felines-Cape Hatteras Island. Any and All help is Greatly Appreciated. 

Friends of Felines-Cape Hatteras Island

(252) 995-4725

September is Happy Cat Month!

The Boston Fern, is it a Pet-Friendly house plant?

 

Boston Fern

The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week. This year 2021 those dates are:

September 12th - September 18th, 2021

It's time to Beautify your home and improve indoor Air Quality. Celebrate National Plant Week and add new indoor plants to your home.

The Boston Fern, like the Spider Pant, is one of the more well known and owned indoor plants. The Boston Fern is known for being an easy to care for indoor plant for your home.

The Latin name for the Boston Fern is Nephrolepis extaltata.

The Boston Fern is also known as the Sword Fern.

Boston Ferns are known to be really good for indoor air filtration. Boston Ferns are Non-Toxic to Cats, Dogs, and People. 

So if your looking for a good non-toxic indoor plant, the Boston Fern is highly recommended. Boston Ferns are readily available. The Boston Fern is a Pet-Friendly House Plant.

The following is a list of  Outer Banks Garden Centers:

Nature's Harmony 

(252) 473-3556

Kitty Hawk Garden Center

(252) 255-5229

Central Garden Center and Nursery

(252) 261-7195

And don't forget to check for Cat Grass, September is "Happy Cat Month".

Outer Banks SPCA - Adoptable Cats & Kittens

Dare County Animal Shelter

                                 "Happy Cat Month"

The Outer Banks SPCA currently has Cats and Kittens up for adoption. The adoption fee for both Cats and Kittens is $50.00

The website to view currently available feline companions is 

 https://www.obxspca.org/adoptable-cats/

The phone number is (252) 475-5620 

The Cat Care Manger is  Ashley

Happy Cat Month is the purrfect time to adopt a Cat or Kitten if you have been planning on adding a new feline companion to your family.

The Outer Banks SPCA  (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a non profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The Outer Banks SPCA staffs and manages the Dare County Animal Shelter. The Outer Banks SPCA was founded in 1988.

The Dare County Animal shelter has been serving the Outer Banks community since 1978. Many people remember to old location of the Dare County Animal Shelter location of 1031 Driftwood Drive, Manteo, NC 27954. 

The NEW Dare County Animal Shelter Location opened March 31, 2021.

The New Location is across the street from the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.

You will also see the and pass the Roanoke Island Dog Park, that is located in front of the New Dare County Animal Shelter. (between the road frontage of Airport Road  and in front of the animal shelter)

Roanoke Island Dog Park & Dare County Animal Shelter

Always remember that adopting any pet is a lifetime commitment. Your new pet will become part of your family. 

The Spider Plant, is it a Pet-Friendly house plant?

Spider Plant

The third week of September is National Indoor Plant Week. This year those dates are:

September 12th - September 18th, 2021

Beautify your home and improve air quality. Celebrate National Plant Week and add new indoor plants to your home.

The Spider Plant is one of the more well-known and owned indoor plants. This plant is known for being an easy to care for indoor plant for your home.

The Latin name for the Spider Plant is Chlorophytum Comossum.

Spider Plants are also known to be really good for indoor air filtration. Spider Plants are Non-Toxic to Cats, Dogs, and People. 

So if your looking for a good non-toxic indoor plant, the Spider Plant is highly recommended. Spider Plants are readily available. The Spider Plant is a Pet-Friendly House Plant.

The following is a list of  Outer Banks Garden Centers:

Nature's Harmony 

(252) 473-3556

Kitty Hawk Garden Center

(252) 255-5229

Central Garden Center and Nursery

(252) 261-7195

And don't forget to check for Cat Grass, September is "Happy Cat Month".

 

Thirteen Names added to the Pet Names Page

OB at Pampered Pets Guide

 Thirteen New Names added to the Pet Names page!

Those Names are:

Male                                   Female 

Caliber                                    Can-Can

Joe                                          Jean

Lucky                                      Lucky

Morton                                    Marina

Prince                                      Princess

Tom                                         Tori

Winton                                     Windy

OB wants to know your Pet's name.

Visit the Pet Names Page and if you don't see your Pet's Name, email to be included.

Today is "National Hug Your Hound Day"

Second Sunday in September

Today is "National Pet Memorial Day"

Second Sunday in September

September 12th -18th is "National Indoor Plant Week"

Third Week of September

September is "Happy Cat Month"