Fun Facts about Bearded Dragons
- The name bearded dragon is derived from the fact that when these reptiles "puff up," the spiny skin under their throats looks like a beard.
- In June 2008, Zak-n-Wheezie, the longest-living two-headed bearded dragon on record celebrated their first birthday.
- The deserts and semi-arid scrub lands of southeastern Australia are home to the bearded dragon outside of captivity.
PetSmart Charities®
The heart of PetSmart® is our love of pets. That’s why we founded PetSmart Charities, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to finding a lifelong, loving home for every pet. Whether it’s adoption or homeless pets, home retention, spay/neuter, or emergency relief, PetSmart Charities supports programs that help find solutions to pet overpopulation.
Second Chances: PetSmart Charities®’ Rescue Waggin®’ Program
The PetSmart Charities® Rescue Waggin’® program had a big year in 2009. First, the program celebrated its 5-year anniversary in May with a two-day Super Summit in St. Louis, Mo.
Giving to honor any occasion
PetSmart Charities® knows that pets have a positive impact on our lives. They are more than just pets – they are family members. Your relationship with your pet is one of trust, love and understanding.
Pet Gifts-Finding the Perfect Gift for Your Pet
If Your Pet Could Talk: Dr. Suzanne Hetts provides holiday tips and information for PetSmart this holiday season to help make pets enjoy this time as much as pet parents. Part one explores giving the perfect gift to pets.
Green Paw Print Tip #7: Buy sustainable, durable products or get crafty!
Good old fashioned fun doesn’t have to harm our environment. Buy durable, long-lasting toys that your pet won’t tear up or shred in a matter of minutes. You can even find toys made of recycled materials and sustainable fibers, organic cotton or even recycled plastic bottles.
Green Paw Print Tip #6: Your Trash is a Rescue Group’s Treasure.
Let’s face it—we live in an age of excess and some of our pets are downright spoiled! They’ve got a crate for every life stage, a toy for every holiday and a collar and lead set to match any fashion trend.
Traveling with Pets: How to Pack For Your Pet
You can’t take your pet along every time you leave town and there’s not much you can do to lessen how much you'll miss your four-legged family members when you’re away. But making sure your pet and her caretaker have everything they need for a pleasurable and safe time together can help lessen how much you worry while you’re gone. & Read more »
Take the Stress Out of Your Dog's Vet Visits
If there’s one place most dogs don’t enjoy visiting, it’s the vet’s office. Some get so stressed, they pant excessively, cry, even tremble - and that’s while they’re still in the waiting room! If vet visits stress your dog out, here are ways you can make the trip more relaxing and even enjoyable:
Perfecting Pet Photos
Anyone who’s surfed around PetSmart.com has seen the work of Bailey Brown. She’s the lead photographer for the site and has been successfully pointing her camera at pets and the products they love for almost 10 years. Here’s what she had to say about her gift for photography, her love of pets and how the rest of us budding pet photographers & Read more »
