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February 6th
By Mutt Mulligan See a backyard makeover on “Ready, Set, Pet”
TurfMutt – a rescue dog himself – is a proud sponsor of the CW show Ready, Set, Pet. His human, Kris, is making another appearance on the heartwarming show. This time, Kris is helping Mika and Ron make sure their yard is perfect for their new pet. They want space for their dog, but also […]
January 31st
By Mutt Mulligan Saturday’s “Ready, Set, Pet” features TurfMutt tips
TurfMutt’s human, Kris Kiser, will appear on the TV show Ready, Set, Pet again this Saturday. This week’s episode features Natalie and her two girls. They want to add a dog to the family. But they want different things from their new furry family member. Mom wants an older dog that is calmer while the […]
January 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch “Ready, Set, Pet” for pet-friendly yard tips
TurfMutt is a proud sponsor of the new TV show Ready, Set, Pet. The show (airing on CW) follows families as they go through the challenging but exciting process of adopting the perfect pet, with the help of host Phil Torres. On this Saturday’s episode, TurfMutt’s human Kris Kiser appears to give the pet adopters […]
January 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Change a Pet’s Life Day: Dottie Update
January 24 has been dubbed “Change a Pet’s Life Day.” TurfMutt and a lot of his pet pals have had their lives changed thanks to pet adoption and rescue. TurfMutt has his own remarkable rescue story (read it here). There’s the MUTT MADNESS Pet Adoption Event that TurfMutt sponsored in the fall. It resulted in […]
January 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Report: kids need more green time, less screen time
A recent report from Canada researchers confirms what many of us already know. Our kids are spending less time playing outside and more time indoors watching screens. And, all of this screen time is hurting our kids. The report, Screen Time vs. Green Time: The Health Impacts of Too Much Screen Time, was issued by […]
January 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Growing evidence green space is good for your health
At the beginning of the year, many people are making resolutions to improve their health and overall well-being. There’s a growing body of international evidence to suggest that our living landscapes are worth spending more time in throughout 2019. Here are TurfMutt’s top five reasons green space is good for you. Doctors in Scotland believe […]
January 10th
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: Winter weather advisory for your yard
TurfMutt has issued a new infographic just in time for winter weather. When the snow falls, your yard becomes a whole new landscape to enjoy. But there are some important things to keep in mind. Check out TurfMutt’s new winter infographic to get tips from TurfMutt on how to keep your family and pets safe […]
January 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: more green space = less heart disease
Here’s yet another reason to love our living landscapes. A new study shows people who live in green neighborhoods may have a lower chance of developing heart disease and strokes. In this first-of-its-kind study, researchers from the University of Louisville studied the impacts of green spaces in neighborhoods on stress and cardiovascular disease risk over […]
January 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan January is Walk Your Dog Month
January is Walk Your Dog Month. So if your daily dog walks went on hiatus for the holidays, now is a perfect time to pick up the practice once again. Turns out those who have a dog get on average 22 more minutes of exercise per day than those who don’t. Furthermore, taking your […]
December 27th
By Mutt Mulligan New Year’s resolutions to help you & your hound stay healthy
Many of us are making New Year’s resolutions in anticipation of the start of 2019. Healthy eating habits and saving money are traditional resolutions. But if you have a dog, TurfMutt encourages you to consider your canine when you’re setting your goals for the New Year. Here are TurfMutt’s top pet-related resolutions. Spend more time […]
