Rainbow Wags September 2026
Fall is officially here on Tuesday and the leaves are starting to turn. It’s sweatshirt weather! Chose from a huge selection of Fall Fashions in the Rainbow Clothing Department now! Sweatshirts, vests, jackets and rain gear – jeans, boots, socks and gloves – Kids, Women’s and Men’s! And because you are a Rainbow Wags subscriber, take $10 Off any Clothing purchase – yes, anything. Limit one coupon per customer, and you must present this coupon – print it out, or show us on your phone. Just a little thank you to our Wags subscribers, from Rainbow Ag.
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Is your pet overweight? In North America, obesity is the most common preventable disease in dogs. In 2022, an Association for Pet Obesity Prevention survey reported that 59% of dogs and 61% of cats are overweight. Dogs are considered overweight when they weigh 10% to 20% above their ideal body weight, and considered obese when they weigh more than 20% above their ideal body weight.
Switching a dog or cat to a diet that promotes weight loss remains one of the best and easiest ways to help a companion animal lose weight.
Other weight-loss strategies for dogs and cats include:
- Giving companion animals plenty of exercise and social stimulation
- Using food puzzles for feeding: They ensure slow consumption while providing stimulation
- Thoughtful timing of spaying and neutering
- Using a consistent measuring device such as a measuring cup or scale to determine portions
- Avoiding high-calorie, especially high-fat treats, even in small amounts
Studies have also found interesting details about Labrador retrievers. They found that a gene associated with obesity in people is also found in overweight Labradors.
Learn more about helping your pet lose weight:
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/obesity-in-dogs
https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/article/weight-loss-in-cats-and-dogs
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Keeping our pets, and ourselves, more fit can be fun too! The Mendocino County Kennel Club sponsors a monthly Fit Walk, on the last Sunday of the month. Meet at Skelly Dogs Training Studio, on Cherry Street in Ukiah at 4 PM for a one-hour walk with friends down the Great Redwood Rail Trail. This approximately 1.5 mile walk is a great way to get some exercise and meet other dog lovers in a friendly, low-key activity. The next walk is on September 27. For more information check out the Mendocino County Kennel Club website.
You won’t want to miss the October walk on Sunday October 25 – dress up for Howl-o-ween and show off your costumes!
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Kritter Karnival!
The Humane Society of Inland Mendocino County has a Community Appreciation event planned for September 27 Sunday 11 AM t 3 PM, and it is FREE! Join in all the fun with kids activities, bounce house, dunk tank, petting zoo, temporary tattoos, a silent auction, and raffles. There will be live music, tacos and beer/wine for purchase. Enjoy a day with friends at the HSMIC Kritter Karnival, and support the hard-working folks who support our in-need animals.
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Store your pet food, horse feed, bird seed and garden supplies where they will stay dry and clean, with a Vittle Vault! These sturdy containers come in many styles and sizes, for all types of storage needs. Check out the selection of Vittle Vaults at Rainbow, and save 20% off any one, with this extra Subscriber Coupon!
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Buy One Get One Free Pet Toys!
Trivia! Enter to win a $15 Rainbow Coupon. All correct answers are entered into a random drawing!
Last month’s question was: According to old Irish folklore, how many times could a witch transform into a cat? SK Gorman had the correct answer of 9 times.
The September question is: What is something that Humans and Labrador Retrievers might have in common?