October 24th

TurfMutt’s senior sister, Dottie, has inspired him to support Petfinder’s “Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month” in November. As TurfMutt has learned from his involvement on the hit TV show Lucky Dog, older dogs are often overlooked by prospective pet parents. That means longer stays in the shelter or worse. Senior pets (those about seven years and up, depending […]

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October 18th

Fall is here, and families are spending time outside enjoying the outdoors — dining, playing, relaxing, and getting their family yards ready for spring. TurfMutt has taught us a lot about the benefits of our living landscapes – including reduced stress, improved memory and more. But a new study by researchers at the University of […]

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October 16th

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month, and in honor of homeless dogs everywhere TurfMutt wanted to share his incredible true rescue story. You see, TurfMutt hasn’t always been a superdog. He used to be a scared little pup, living all alone on the street with no house to live in, blanket to curl up with or yard […]

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October 11th

GIE+EXPO, the largest trade show for outdoor power equipment manufacturers, will take place next week in Louisville, Kentucky. The show features new products, education and industry buzz about the power equipment needed to care for our living landscapes. This year, GIE+EXPO attendees will have access at their fingertips to all things GIE+EXPO, thanks to the […]

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October 5th

  October is a big month for reminding potential pet owners to adopt. In fact, two organizations – American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and American Humane Association (AHA) each host month-long events in October to help remind people about the shelter dogs awaiting their fur-ever homes. ASPCA sponsors Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month […]

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September 28th

National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1 to 7) aims to address canine behavior issues and canine obesity. It’s a great opportunity for you and your pup to get outside and enjoy the green spaces around you! That’s a message TurfMutt shares year-round. There are many reasons for pups and humans to get a move […]

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September 25th

Decorating for fall doesn’t have to break the bank, and it can be a fun family activity. Simply head outside with your kids and go on a fall décor scavenger hunt in your own backyard. Here are just a few ways to use your living landscapes to decorate. Fall leaves can make a festive wreath […]

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September 21st

Have you ever heard of Checker’s Day? It’s also called Dogs in Politics Day, and it’s celebrated each year on Sept. 23. It commemorates the famous “Checkers speech” that Richard Nixon gave in 1952. Politicians are banned from taking donations for their own use. During his run for vice president, Nixon was accused of receiving […]

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September 18th

You don’t have to be big to make a big difference when it comes to our green spaces. School is back in session, and TurfMutt has tips to inspire elementary school students and their families to take care of their yards, school grounds, parks and other living landscapes – and get outside and enjoy them! […]

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September 13th

If you’re in the market for a furry friend, TurfMutt encourages you to check out a PetSmart store near you this weekend. Sept. 15-17 has been dubbed PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend. Four times a year, PetSmart Charities works with animal welfare organizations across North America to host pet adoption events at PetSmart stores. TurfMutt […]

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