Rainbow Wags

Move Over, Dog Days... "Cat Nights" Are Here! Ever notice your barn cats or local feral colonies getting extra active and vocal at twilight around this time of year? There is an ancient reason for that! According to an old Irish legend tracked by The Old Farmer's Almanac, August 17th officially kicks off "Cat Nights." Folklore says witches could transform into cats eight times, but on the ninth time (traditionally August 17th), they got stuck as felines forever. This tale is the origin of the saying "cats have nine lives." Centuries ago, as late-summer nights grew longer, people saw glowing...

Fairs, vacations, trips to the beach – we are in the middle of summer and there’s a lot going on. Stay cool and stylish with a new outfit from Rainbow’s clothing department! There’s something for every member of your pack! ------------------------------------------------------------------   Summertime is Fair Time! One of our favorite times of the year. Rainbow staff always enjoy meeting with the young showmen and women who are in the final stages of preparing their projects for the fairs. Rainbow will be there, supporting the future of agriculture all the way! There’s everything you need, including new “Whites!” ------------------------------------------------------------------   Keeping...

Summer is finally here! June is the month to get outside and enjoy time with our pets, whether we’re hiking with our dogs or relaxing in the deck chairs with our kitties. Getting outdoors does have some risks, though, and one of them is ticks and fleas. Both biting critters (fleas are insects, but ticks are arachnids, like spiders and scorpions!) can pass along parasites and diseases, some of which can also be transferred to humans. Preventing parasites is always easier and more cost-effective than treating the problems they cause, and it’s safer for you and your family to have...

May is National Pet Month! Here at Rainbow, we certainly agree that our pets deserve to be honored every day of every month. National Pet Month is dedicated to celebrating the human-pet bond and to promoting responsible pet care. Some suggested ways to enjoy National Pet Month are to take your pet out for a walk, support your local shelter, or get them microchipped. Conveniently, May is also National Chip Your Pet Month, promoting awareness of the safety values of having your pet microchipped – and it’s needed more than you might think! Studies show that fewer than half of all...

  Did you know that the third most popular companion mammal in the US, with approximately 1.1 million of them, are rabbits? Rabbits are intelligent, social animals, and also a long-term commitment as they live over a decade. They can be affectionate, entertaining and even trained! If you are considering a bunny companion, check out rabbit.org for tips and advice on bringing a bunny into your home. And, you can join in Rabbit Days! Win a prize, have lunch, bid in a silent auction and learn all about Rabbits! Come on down to the Ukiah Rainbow Ag, Sunday May 3rd...