Sentences with phrase «pet parents and the public»

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Otherwise competent journalistic reports on research findings about male homosexuality, such as Peter and Barbara Wyden's Growing Up Straight (Stein & Day, 1968), confound the picture for the public by appealing to the fears of middle - class parents; further, they profess (without foundation) to show that parents can educate their children away from the possibility of becoming homosexual.

In Washington, D.C., a report by the Inspector General's office has found that the former schools chancellor allowed some well - connected parents with political clout to bypass the lottery and enroll their children in D.C. public schools of their choosing, Peter Jamison and Aaron Davis report in the Washington Post.

What is happening in New York is indicative of a groundswell of popular dissent — what Peter Rothberg, a journalist for the Nation and a New York City parent, called a «nationwide movement» — against the overuse and abuse of standardized testing in public schools.

The son of part - Russian parents, Sir Peter was a novelist, noted public speaker and an ambassador for charity UNICEF.

James Brandly, content writer and public relations manager for Wentzville, Mo. - based TropiClean Pet Products, agrees that the oral care category is poised for continued growth, which will be driven by responsible pet parents looking for innovative solutions.

«Natural pet parents are seeking natural solutions throughout their pet product purchases, whether it be natural chews, treats or shampoo,» explains James Brandly, public relations manager at Wentzville, Mo. - based TropiClean Pet Products, which updated its Fresh Breath by Tropiclean Dental Chew line with a new formula and several new flavors earlier this year.

Besides improving the breeds» image through stories, pet parents and advocates use I'm Not A Monster to promote shelter pet adoption, network animals in need and educate the public.

You just have to show that you are a loving, responsible pet parent and make people understand these breeds by having a well - behaved dog and change the public's view in the end.

Making sure our canine companions mind their manners at home and in public is our responsibility as pet parents.

We educate the public about the health benefits of having animal companions, the need to be responsible pet parents, and about how to make changes in your own community.

The foster parent must be responsible for getting the foster pet to veterinary appointments and also to the mobile adoptions at PetSmart so the public can meet the foster pet in person.

Most importantly, Francesca is passionate about educating the public and all pet parents and lovers to the very basic socializing needs of puppies and young adolescent dogs.

Since its inception in 2008, its goal has been to thoughtfully reduce unnecessary euthanasia rates; improve Weber and Davis Counties» animal welfare with compassion and respect through community building and public education on the mutual benefits of responsible pet parenting; and enhance the quality of life of companion animals in need of a new beginning and a forever home.

Our goal is to thoughtfully reduce unnecessary euthanasia rates; help change the «throwaway» mentality and improve Weber and Davis Counties» animal welfare with compassion and respect through community building and public education on the mutual benefits of responsible pet parenting; importance of pet sterilization, and the humane treatment of animals.

The UK charity Blue Cross embarked on its mission of mercy in 1897, and today provides care for canines, cats and other domestic animals in need by uniting adoptables with forever pet parents; educating the public on the topic of proper pet care; and by healing at four Blue Cross Animal Hospitals and several mobile clinics.

The ARL offers dog and cat behavior counseling and dog training classes to help adoptive pet parents, as well as the general public, better understand these companion animals.

«Our national grant program gives much - needed help to pit bull terriers that are especially at risk,» said Susana Della Maddalena, executive director of PetSmart Charities, Inc. «Through the «Primp Your Pit» promotion and our ongoing efforts to make affordable spay / neuter surgeries available to the public, pet parents can prevent unwanted litters and ensure their pet lives a long, happy life.

«As more people are conscientious of not leaving a dirty «footprint» in the yards of their neighbors, parks and other public land, pet parents require a tool for waste management.»

«His charm and good nature resonated with people both young and old and enabled him to transfer his warm persona into the face of a trusted pet brand,» says Alice Kim, director of marketing for Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. «His desire to bring the very best nutrition to dogs and cats along with his name recognition both worked together to grow the brand because he was a public figure who pet parents truly liked.»

We have substantially increased our investment into public relations and social media while making sure we have the most up - to - date technology driving our website and its content, so pet parents have immediate access to the information they are searching for to fit the needs of their pets.

Between the number of new products and a health - conscious public, retailers need to be able to provide smart, effective solutions to pet parents» problems.

Working closely with Dog Rocks» management team, Matrix Partners will be responsible for all public - relations efforts to build pet parents» awareness and entice them to try the company's product.

In fact, we hope becoming a public company will lead to greater visibility and to more pet parents hearing about us and our mission.

Nordland speaks about his birthplace and childhood home; parent's occupations; interests as a child; beginning interest in art history; first visits to the Los Angeles County Museum; relationship with Lincoln Kirstein; move to Yale; his book on Gaston Lachaise; attending the University of Southern California; meeting Man Ray; German sculpture; being drafted; first meeting with Richard Diebenkorn and working with Diebenkorn on a book; getting out of the Army; first paintings purchased; writing for «Frontier» magazine; the invitation to work at the Chouinard Art Institute; Institute teachers such as Richard Ruben, Robert Irwin, Don Graham; the founding of the California Institute of Arts (CalArts); classes and professors at CalArts; move to San Francisco in 1966; shows curated by Nordland on Gaston Lachaise, Fred Sommer, Peter Voulkos, Richard Diebenkorn, Burri, Caro, «African Art in Motion,» Fritz Gardner, Jack Jefferson, Ed Moses, Controversial Public Art; meeting and marrying Paula Prokopoff; and other job offerings from Florida, Georgia, and California.

• Check in with mothers and fathers to see how they are doing • Promote a culture where it is okay for employees to reach out and ask for help • Participate in an employee assistance program (EAP) or maintain a list of available resources to support families • Learn where your public officials stand on kids» issues and use your vote to support families • Allow for flexibility in scheduling where possible • Work with employees to manage workload in times of added stress • Create a community brag board so employees can show off kids, pets, homes and hobbies • Support maternity / paternity leave for new parents (including adoptive and foster parents) • Offer «lunch and learns» for employees wanting to learn more about child development • Involve your business in community events • Sponsor a day of service for all employees to volunteer with programs working to strengthen families

Tattling was always a pet peeve of mine and, whenver one of mine would come to me witha complaint that someone had hit, or grabbed, etc., I learned to say, «What happened just before he / she hit, grabbed, etc.» I believe anything parents can do to foster a positive self - image (that means private, not public, discipline, even if it means a quick walk to a restroom or back to the car), and to encourage mutual respect (allowing a child to express how he / she feels about the discipline being meted out by the parent, and giving an age - appropriate child a say - so in the discipline) will not only benefit the child, but will benefit all those who encounter that child during his / her lifetime.