Rainbow Wags

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...

  Welcome to spring! It's the season of bunnies, chicks, and weeds. Don't worry, Rainbow is here to help. First off, come on in tomorrow, March 21, for Chick Day, where everything poultry is being celebrated. Each store has different events, so check out the flyers and come on in to save big on chicks, poultry feed, and learn something new. Your hens will be cluckin' happy! At the Ukiah Rainbow Store, on the same day as Chick Days, there is also the 4-H Spring Field Day. Come on over, grab some lunch, and pet some darling little bunnies. This Spring...

February is Spay Neuter Awareness Month! Each February highlights one of the most effective ways to improve animal welfare: spaying and neutering. This simple step reduces pet overpopulation, eases pressure on shelters, and supports the long-term health of dogs and cats. Unplanned litters happen quickly. Cats, in particular, can produce dozens of kittens within a few years, and dogs can also add to the numbers faster than many realize. When there are more animals than homes, shelters and rescues struggle to keep up. Spaying and neutering also provide important medical benefits. Spaying prevents serious uterine infections and greatly reduces the...

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January is National Walk Your Pet Month. While January, with short days and cold weather, might not seem like the perfect time to go outside and walk the dog, that is actually the point of having National Walk Your Pet Month now. The goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle for both you and your dog, at all times of the year. Make the most of your walks by making it interesting! There is no reason to walk around the same loop every day. Vary your route and routine by adding in some fun activities such as play...