holiday pet pampering: #blogpaws gives us the scoop

As part of the Pet Blogger Influencer Group, we recently participated in a survey conducted by Blogpaws, the premier social media company for pets and their people. BlogPaws wanted to know how much pet pampering bet bloggers do during the holidays, and they created a fantastic infographic to broadcast the results.

Of the pet bloggers surveyed:

• Most have a budget between $25-50 to spend on pet gifts, and 28% have spent more than $100 on a single pet gift.

• There is a fairly even split between online and in-store shopping, with an edge given to the brick-and-mortar stores.

• More than half of pet bloggers produce a holiday gift guide, and almost all refer to them.

• More than half of pet bloggers get their pets involved in holiday card giving.

Check out the BlogPaws graphic, below, for the whole scoop.

Happy holidays from Well Minded and the pet blogging community!

best sale of the season on @SomaPet from @SomaLife

Hopefully all of your holiday shopping is complete and you are curled up by the fire with your furry friends enjoying the season as winter dawns. 

No? Still looking for bargains, eh? Me, too!

SomaPet and SomaLife are offering their best deal of the season starting right now. For this weekend only, ALL products are 30% off with discount code SOMASANTA. 30% off...awesome!

If you haven't heard me go on and on about SomaPet, yet, you have to know that it is the best pet supplement I have come across. We get to try a lot of products, and though we enjoy nearly all of them, we can't possibly purchase them all every month. SomaPet is one product I will never go without. We notice such a positive difference in our nine-year-old mixed terrier, I would feel guilty if I didn't give it to her. To read more about our experience with SomaPet, please click on the links below.

Increasing the Vitality of Your Pet Naturally with SomaPet

The Importance of Growth Hormone to Pets

ell Minded is an affiliate of SomaLife and SomaPet, which simply means that if you purchase products through our links, we earn a small commission, which helps keep the content on this blog free. Prices are not affected, except in the case where we can bring you stellar discounts through our partnership. Like this one. Sweet.

satisfy your pet's holiday wish list and support the aspca, plus a #giveaway

Isn't it great to kill two birds with one stone?

Well, not literally...you know we're all about loving on birds, but you know what I mean. This holiday season, the ASPCA is making it easy to give to your own pets and pet lovers and to pets in need. They have put together a fantastic list of gift ideas for pets and pet lovers as well as some fun DIY gift ideas.

One of my favorite DIY gift ideas presented by the ASPCA won't cost you a dime and will be loved by nearly any pooch. Check out the instructions for making a t-shirt chew toy:

The color possibilities are endless, and it's free, so why not make a bunch for your dog to give to his furry friends?

For your feline friends, the ASPCA has suggested this awesome and affordable Catnip Toy 6-Pack. The pack includes two each of three distinctly different mouse styles, and a portion of the purchase price directly benefits the ASPCA's efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving permanent homes for animals all across the United States. Other great gift ideas that benefit the ASPCA include:

• Dog 10-Piece Gift Set

• Taj Ma Hound Doggy Donuts

• Cat Play Ball

The ASPCA has some great gift ideas for pet lovers, too! 

If you're looking for something with a little bling for that pet lover in your life, Zales has a magnificent ASPCA collection. With prices starting under $50, these beautiful pieces are definitely worth checking out.

Other gift ideas for the pet lover in your life include:

• Walkers Shortbread Cookies

• Commonwealth Toys Plush Pets

In the spirit of giving, the ASPCA has offered Well Minded readers the chance to win an ASPCA Holiday Gift Pack! The gift pack includes:

• ASPCA Logo Travel Mug

• ASPCA Canvas Tote

• Walkers Shortbread Scottie Dog Cookies

• Commonwealth Toys Plush Set

• "Hello" Fresh Breath Products

• Swiffer Cleaning Products

• Catnip Toy 6-Pack

• Taj Ma Hound Doggy Donuts

• Cat Play Ball

• Squeeze Dumbell Dog Toy

• ASPCA Fleece Blanket

Whew! How generous! U.S. residents may enter, below, and show your support for the ASPCA by doing a bit of holiday shopping in their online store.

And there's even more holiday fun to be had! Join the #SantaPaws Holiday Twitter party and giveaway extravaganza on Thursday, December 18th from 7-8 p.m. EST and enter the ASPCA holiday pet photo contest by sharing a photo of your pet celebrating the holidays!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

All images courtesy of the ASPCA.

holiday hurdle sale on #somapet with #couponcode

My most favorite pet supplement is on sale this week, just in time for the holidays! What better way to kick off a new year than to treat your pet to a healthier lifestyle! Starting today through December 12th, you can save big. Check it out:

What is SomaPet?

SomaPet is a proprietary combination of organic pure free-form amino acids that help jumpstart your pet's natural process of cell repair and regeneration.

Why do I love SomaPet so much?

It contains only natural, 100% organic ingredients. It's sugar free, gluten free, and fat free ,and contains no preservatives, additives, fillers, or artificial coloring. And it's vegan! SomaPet can increase a pet's vitality and longevity by helping immune function, promoting natural healing, helping maintain healthy energy levels, improving the skin and coat and improving nervous function and bone strength. 

Pretty amazing stuff!

If you've been thinking about giving SomaPet a try, take advantage of this week's sale.

More information:

Increasing the Vitality of Your Pet Naturally With SomaPet

Well Minded is an affiliate of SomaLife/SomaPet, which means we bring you great deals and are compensated when you purchase through our links, which allows us to bring you free content. It's a win-win. Well Minded only shares information that we feel is relevant to our readers.

no b.s. #blackfriday deal from #somapet for pet health

I'm not one to roll from Thanksgiving dinner right into the Black Friday super sales. Maybe I would be if I wasn't occupied with pet sitting visits at 4:00 a.m., but I doubt it. I don't like to fight, and I don't like to mess around. 

So let's cut to the chase.

The most important thing you can give your pet for the holidays (or for all of the days) is health, happiness, and longevity. I think SomaPet, the supplement we give N.A.S.H.A., is the best gift you can give, and the great folks over at SomaLife are offering us an awesome deal for this Black Friday. 25% off!

So stay in your PJs with a warm drink and your fur kid on your lap (don't worry, she won't see what you're doing) and shop 'til you drop! You won't have to elbow anyone out of the way. 

And while you're at it...shop for your human family and yourself, too! That's how SomaLife got started. It's all in the family.

Read what we think about SomaPet:

the importance of growth hormone to pets and a SomaPet coupon code

increasing the vitality of your pet naturally with SomaPet

Well Minded is an affiliate of SomaLife/SomaPet, which means we bring you great deals and are compensated when you purchase through our links, which allows us to bring you free content. It's a win-win. Well Minded only shares information that we feel is relevant to our readers.