Pop Art Pet Unleashed

Archive for November, 2008

We know that this year everybody needs to find a way to save and unfortunately that fact is having a major impact on animal charities and rescues. Traditionally when the economy is down, charitable contributions suffer proportionately, and now is no exception; reportedly donations are way down nation-wide.

Now that it’s the season of giving, we at Pop Art Pet want to help. So beginning today, Thanksgiving, we will donate 20% of all of our portrait sales to Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. Hopefully you’re familiar with the wonderful work they do, or you have seen their National Geographic show “Dog Town.” They provide veterinary care, and behavioral rehabilitation as needed to help hundreds of dogs in need find their forever home. And if they can’t, then they provide dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, and horses a home in beautiful Angel Canyon for life.

So order now and you’ll not only be giving the gift of a whimsical work of custom pet art, but you will also be helping save animals’ lives.

Just visit our order page now to help.

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While we are very busy we are fortunately able to continue accepting orders for the holidays, at least for now. We don’t want to turn anyone away, but we do ask that you contact us directly with your specifics before placing your order and we’ll let you know if we can complete your artwork and ship in time for gift-giving.

Don’t forget we are still running our pop promo on Gift Certificates! You can save 30% on gift certificates for any style and any size of our custom pet portraits. Just click here to visit our Specials Page and place your order!

In our current economic climate everybody needs to find ways to save money. That doesn’t mean you have to cut corners on your pet’s health care. The ASPCA offers the following ten ways to reduce costs for veterinary care and still keep your pet healthy and happy!:  

Schedule Regular Check-Ups
Remember the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” Well, it applies to pets, too. Don’t skip your pet’s yearly exam. It’s much more expensive—and risky—to treat illnesses than to protect against them.
Personalize Your Pet’s Vaccines
Hard times are not an excuse to skip your pet’s annual shots, but it does make sense to talk to your vet about personalizing your pet’s vaccine protocol. Some vaccines are optional, while others are essential in preventing serious diseases.
Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering your pet can save a lot of money by preventing serious health problems including uterine, ovarian and testicular cancer. Many local shelters provide resources for low-cost or no-cost spay/neuter surgeries. Visit our online database to find a low-cost program in your area. If you live in New York City, check out our mobile clinic.
Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
Dental disease—such as tartar, gingivitis, loose or infected teeth—can lead to heart and kidney problems and expensive procedures. Start a daily dental routine to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy.
Protect Your Pet from Parasites
Flea and tick infestations can cause a host of costly medical problems from minor skin irritations to life-threatening anemia. Stick with a topical flea and tick solution to keep the critters at bay.
Toss the Cigarettes
Secondhand smoke is no joke for pets—it can cause asthma, bronchitis, lymphoma and oral, nasal and lung cancers. Quit now and you’ll save money on vet bills. At the very least, avoid smoking around your pet.
See a Specialist
Pet parents can reduce costs by getting a pet’s condition diagnosed and treated by an expert as quickly as possible. Veterinary specialists are available for everything from skin disease to cancer, and will often work within your budget.
Consider Pet Health Insurance
If the cost of an emergency vet visit or serious illness would be a financial strain, consider investing in pet health insurance, while your pet is healthy. Be sure to read the fine print, though—not all plans are created equal.
Buy High-Quality Pet Food
A good quality pet food—formulated under the guidelines of the American Association of Feed Control Officials—is often more cost effective than a homemade diet. Avoid overfeeding your pet, which can lead to obesity and other health problems.
Shop Smart
Whether he’s looking for pet food, medicine or grooming supplies, the smart shopper clips coupons and buys in bulk. It’s also a good idea to shop veterinary practices by comparing fees for preventative care.

We’ve been so busy around here with all our holiday orders that we almost forgot to let people know about our holidays orders. You know the important stuff like deadlines about when you can place your order. So here’s what they are so far:

Nov. 22nd – the deadline to place your order for a stretched portrait with guaranteed delivery by Dec. 24th. Please note we must have a photo to work with by this date, and any requested revisions could result in delivery after the holiday.

Nov. 29th – The last day to place your order for a rolled portrait with guaranteed delivery by Dec. 24th. Again, we must have a suitable photo by this date and revisions could cause delivery to be delayed.

Dec. 10th – The last day to order and receive proofs online by Dec. 24th. You will be able to show the recipient their artwork and even let them select which proof will be printed after the holiday.

These dates are subject to change so please don’t procrastinate – click here to place your holiday portrait order today!

Remember we do have a spectacular holiday special on our Gift Certificates! You can get 30% off a gift certificate for any size and any style custom pet portrait. And since they are delivered via email you can order a gift certificate all the way up until midnight (CST) on December 23rd. Click here for more info and to order your gift certificate now!

For most of us the current economy is creating some budgetary challenges to this holiday season’s celebration, especially in the gift-giving department. But we are here to help! We are offering a huge discount on Gift Certificates! Right now you can save 30% on a Gift Certificate for any size and any style of our custom pet portraits!

This allows you to give a totally unique gift without over-spending. Just visit our Specials page to take advantage of this offer, and we will send you a link to your Gift Certificate via email for you to print. The value will reflect the total amount so the recipient will never know how much you really spent. Then they’ll be able to submit their favorite photo of their pet for us to work with after the holidays*, and you won’t have to sneak around or explain why you’re taking pictures of Fido or Fluffy. You just get to sit back and take credit for a truly meaningful gift.

*Discount gift certificates are valid from Dec. 26th, 2008 through Dec. 25th, 2009

The wonderful people at Best Friends animal sanctuary heard a few months ago that the Obama family was planning to get a dog after the election, so they launched a campaign of their own among dog lovers nation wide. They managed to obtain 50,000 signatures on a petition asking the Obama’s to ADOPT their new dog!

So they were very excited recently when Michelle Obama announced on Entertainment Tonight that hey will in fact “adopt a rescue dog.”

Obviously the folks at Best Friends are very excited about this! As they explain on their site, “adoption is an amazing gift of life to a homeless animal… and it is something that all of us, no matter our political leaning, can enthusiastically support. The Obama family’s decision to adopt will be a great example, and will result in many dogs and cats being saved from euthanasia across the country.”

Thank you, Best Friends and all who supported this petition! We can’t wait to see who The First Dog will be!

PS: To the Obama family – we would be thrilled to do a portrait of the lucky mutt!