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November 13th
By Mutt Mulligan Video: Mutt Mulligan’s journey to The TurfMutt Foundation
As you’ve probably heard by now, the TurfMutt Foundation has a new spokesdog. Mutt Mulligan is the new voice for TurfMutt. Watch a video about Mutt Mulligan’s journey to the TurfMutt Foundation Mulligan was abandoned with her siblings and rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS). Mulligan and two other rescue pups met with the […]
November 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Meet Mulligan, the new voice for TurfMutt
The TurfMutt Foundation has a new spokesdog. Mulligan, a mixed breed rescue puppy, will fill the cape left behind by Lucky the TurfMutt. Lucky recently passed away at the TurfMutt Foundation offices after serving as the organization’s superhero voice for a decade. The TurfMutt Foundation promotes environmental stewardship. Its program has inspired millions of kids, […]
November 7th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons to be thankful for living landscapes
In this season of gratitude, The TurfMutt Foundation has some reminders about why we should add our living landscapes to our list of reasons to be thankful. After all, our backyards and public green spaces are good for people, pets, wildlife and the planet. 5 Reasons to Be Grateful for Our Green Spaces Health & […]
November 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Spending time in wooded areas helps boost immunity
Those who want to give their immunity a shot in the arm may want to take a walk in a tree-filled nature environment. Spending time in wooded areas (i.e. being an “outsider” like TurfMutt) exposes people to phytoncides. Phytoncides are airborne essential oils that trees emit to protect themselves from germs and insects. Turns out, […]
October 29th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons having a dog is good for your health
Dog owners will tell you there’s nothing quite like having (wo)man’s best friend by your side. But did you know that science proves dog ownership is actually good for your health? Here are the top 5 scientific reasons why having a pooch in your life is good for your body, mind and spirit. Why is […]
October 24th
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: What’s your lawn good for? Plenty!
Protecting living landscapes in our own backyards, community green spaces and school yards is critical to the health of people and the planet, as this infographic illustrates. Putting the right plant in the right place is key to healthy living landscape. More than knowing whether your plants will thrive in sun or shade, you must […]
October 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Birds are disappearing: your backyard can help
A recent study published in the journal Science indicated that the number of birds in North America has dropped by 29% over the last 50 years. It is a statistic that equates to a decline in 2.9 billion birds since 1970. Grassland birds (meadowlarks and sparrows) were hit particularly hard, experiencing a 53% population drop. […]
October 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Mulch your leaves this fall for a healthy yard
Good news for those who don’t love to rake fall leaves. Research has shown that mowing over your fallen leaves until they are in tiny pieces and then letting them remain on the lawn is great for your grass. Scientists at Michigan State University found that mulching leaves into the existing turfgrass adds nutrients, retains […]
October 14th
By Mutt Mulligan Lucky’s Mutt Madness is this Thursday at GIE+EXPO
This Thursday, the national pet adoption event, Lucky’s Mutt Madness, will be held in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. It’s the second year for the national adoption event that is held during one of the largest trade shows in the US, GIE+EXPO. Lucky’s Mutt Madness is conducted in partnership with the […]
October 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: owning a dog lowers risk of dying early
Do you need another reason to add a furry friend to your family? Science proves owning a dog lowers your risk of dying early. Researchers reviewed about 70 years of global research to come to the conclusion. The research review stretched to nearly 4 million people spanning countries that range from the US to Canada, […]
