At uptownpetshop.net, you will find the right blend of fun, community in addition to current information on pet health & wellness, pet nutrition, advice on behavioral issues & training, & the associated health benefits of pet ownership for their owners. With downloadable health, pet safety & First Aid articles & eBooks in our Resource Library, online discounts on leading pet supplies in Coupon Central & our interactive, "widgets" (PetWigs) providing reservations to pet friendly lodging, “real-time” answers, recommendations & advice from leading pet industry experts as well as a section offering virtual pets, access to the biggest Pet Map in the world & a MySpace for Pets, we just know that you will love this great resource dedicated to happy, healthy pets and their owners!
It starts from the moment you bring that cuddly little kitten or adorable puppy home & before you realize it, Pets have become your life long passion
Dogs for their unconditional love, unwavering loyalty &, the fact that even though
they have no idea what you’re saying, they sit there looking so interested, as if to say “I completely understand how you feel, but, I know that you’ll figure it out somehow”. With three daughters and, both of us working, at times it almost seems like my dog Jodie the actually the only one listening to me. What's amazing is how many times she has been able to snap me out of a "dip" by coming over for a pat and, offering up that wonderful look of trust and affection; like somehow she just instinctively knew that look of acknowledgment was all I needed to get beyond myself and, move on to life's other "little" challenges.
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a dog licking your face."
Ben Williams
Cats are amazing animals that bring so much happiness and joy to the lives of the people they own. Although sometimes I believe that cats find us to be a lower life form that exists only to serve their needs, you can’t help but love them for their style & grace.
"Dogs come when they're called; cats just take a message and get back to you later." - Mary Bly
The simple fact is whether dog or cat, no matter what size or shape, pets occupy a huge presence in our lives, one that many of us would just never want to be without.
Uptown Petshop is Committed to Protecting the Health & Welfare of Companion Animals.
PET HEALTH & WELLNESS
Most Pet owners want to become more proactive in managing their pet's health and with the growing development of online pet health care resources and web tools, pet owners can have their questions answered instantly with the click of a mouse.
On the subjects which have the greatest impact for pets & their caretakers, our PET HEALTH & WELLNESS LIBRARY provides you with interesting & informative articles, (many of which are available as free downloads) with subjects ranging from the personal health benefits of pet ownership to pet nutrition, common illnesses to cures, flea and tick control & the latest research on pet adoptions.
POTENTIAL THREATS TO YOUR PET’S SAFETY
Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center receives tens of thousands of calls involving animal exposures to potentially poisonous substances many times with devastating consequences. With this in mind, we have included a section that contains “Action Lists” in the event of a pet emergency, guides for putting together a first aid kit for your cat
or dog in addition to interesting articles on protecting your pet’s safety
FREE information that can be downloaded in the library include:
Proper Dog Stewardship Guidelines
Proper Cat Stewardship Guidelines
Finding a Lost Pet - Where to Start
Top 10 Tips for a Lifetime of Good Health for Your Pet
20 Items (14 Foods) That You Should Never Feed your Pet
Top 10 Pet Poison Prevention Tips
A list of the most toxic plants for pets
Your Dog's FIRST AID KIT
Your Cat's FIRST AID KIT
How to Assemble a First Aid Kit for Cats
How to Assemble a First Aid Kit for Dogs
Cat Emergency First Aid Techniques
Dog Emergency First Aid Techniques
Handling an Injured Animal
How to trim your pet’s Nails/Claws
Got Fleas? Non-Toxic Flea Control
As part of our resources, we have included the following "PetWigs" Uptown Petshop's Interactive Widgets are called "PetWigs".
Pet Vet
Diagnose a condition, Illness or pet disease fast by using the PetVet application for research
Dr. Lauren Q&A
Have a question? Dr. Lauren Hurowitz, DVM has the answers. Here's where you'll find the answers to common pet health questions; step-by-step instructions for simple pet care, and the power of real time answers for your pet related health & wellness concerns
Ask a Vet A Question & Get an Answer ASAP.
JustAnswer, is now the largest website where people come when they want an Expert to answer their questions personally and quickly, 24/7.
DOGS
Daily Dog -related news & information with self-updating headlines to ensure that you’ll always be viewing content that's fresh & current !
Our Dog news feed pools stories from great sources like About.com, Dog Training Tips, Dog Reader, and more.
CATS
Daily Cat-related news & information with self-updating headlines to ensure that you'll always be viewing content that's fresh & current !
Our cat news feed pools the stories of great news sources like About.com, and CatNews.com.
PET CENTRAL-TRAVEL
Take your four legged family members on vacation with the rest of the family! Of course traveling with a pet isn’t very fun if you’re unable to visit pet -friendly areas. Well, we have you covered! Our powerful interactive PetWigs allows you to search for the perfect pet friendly lodging in the United States & around the globe. In fact, once you have found the perfect place, you can even book it right from Pet Central-Travel.
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
On the other side of the pet universe, we have provided you with a vibrant community of pet lovers, a gallery of pet pictures to post handsome Romeo or, adorable Juliet’s picture & exercise some totally justified bragging rights. In addition to this, you will find a Dog Quiz and a CAT Quiz to test your knowledge of the Pet universe, a delightful virtual cat named “Maukie”, the chance to play with & adopt your own virtual pet,
the ultimate PetGit featuring an awesome Photo Slide Show, Videos, Pet Tips, Polls, & more, plus ANIMAL INTERNET – written by animals expressing their humorous opinions of the human universe & a MySpace for Pets that allows you to create a profile for your furry best friend!
WELCOME TO COUPON CENTRAL
No matter how healthy or comforting pet ownership might be, like everything else today, there are costs associated with it, some of which just seem be increasing year after year. In answer to this, we included in each of our resource sites “Coupon Central” offering great specials, discounts and coupons on the leading pet products & supplies.
NOW OFFERING FREE GIVEAWAYS EVERY DAY!
Coupon Central's Free Giveaways newsfeed pools the resources of great sources like, About.com, Freebuggy.com and, Product Test Panel to offer you three giveaways every day ranging from iPods, to laptops, to hotel vouchers, to Home Depot gift cards and more.
THE UPTOWN PET SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Offering pet products/supplies in a range of prices, with the assurance of the highest quality & most reasonable prices including unique accessories so that your Uptown pet can lead the pack in terms of style. Browse our extensive marketplace & you’ll find everything from pet supplements, natural, organic pet products, grooming supplies, pet insurance, on-the-go pet travel accessories in addition to, our luxury pet boutique with great gifts for the pet lovers in your life
PET ADOPTIONS
Uptown pet shop is committed to the protection, health and welfare of companion animals. Our Resources include: links to Pet Finder, the ASPCA & The National Humane Society with online ‘tools’ such as PetFinders Customized Pet List Scroller & Featured Pet Generator which displays a local adoptable pet to make the process of adopting a wonderful new pet easier & more convenient.