Posts Tagged ‘pets’
How to Buy a House With Your Dog
Pets matter. Your dog isn’t just an animal, your cats have preferences and personalities, and really, pets are family members (I know my own dog is, anyway!). So when you buy a home, what do they think? Will your pets love your new place just as much as you do? Here are five factors to…
Read MoreThe Seattle Beach for Dogs
Only ONE beach in Seattle city limits lets dogs run off-leash. That’s Warren G. Magnuson Park in North Seattle, and it’s THE place to beat the heat with your pooch this summer. Magnuson Park’s 8.6-acre off-leash area includes a large stretch of beach where your dog can splash, fetch, and swim to his or her…
Read MorePets Improve Your Life (and here’s why)
I love animals. I have a dog, Fergie, and a cat, Doris. I also have two horses named Coturnix and Sweet Singing’ Anita. Without fail, they brighten my mood and make my house feel like home. And it’s not just me! Everyone who owns a pet can attest to the benefits of sharing your home…
Read MoreAnimal Lovers Photo Contest
We’re hosting another photo contest! This January, send us your best animal photos! Send your 1-3 photos to josh.realestategals@gmail.com! By entering the contest, you give Real Estate Gals permission to use your photo in our media publications, website, social media, marketing efforts, and/or other communications. Official rules at: https://realestategals.com//pet-photo-contest
Read MoreGals Giving Fund: Summer Report
Every quarter, we donate to two local nonprofits doing great things in the Seattle area. We pick one, and you pick the other. Here’s our summer 2014 report from the Gals Giving Fund: Your Pick: Sonja Sivesend recommended the Northwest Network. It’s a great organization that helps LGBT survivors of abuse. We were happy to donate…
Read MoreA Day with the Gals: Animal Lovers to the Core
Sometimes, you can’t help. You simply don’t have time, or you’re already carrying too many responsibilities. Sometimes, if you try to juggle just one more burden, all the others will come crashing down. Sometimes when you see a need, you have to say “no.” Let’s jump back in time. Not too far—just a few years,…
Read MoreA Day with the Gals: Saving Lives
“I can’t tell you how many dogs we’ve picked up over the years,” Johnine said. She has a rule: “If I see an animal in danger, I have to stop and help.” And Johnine sees a lot of animals who need saving. Dogs often escape their yards and wander through the streets with no leash, no owner, and often not even…
Read MoreGiving Report: Fine Wines & Felines (with interview!)
We recently donated $1,000 to MEOW Cat Rescue. If you’ve been reading our blog, that probably won’t come as a surprise—we’re pretty outspoken when it comes to animals. And it really won’t come as a surprise for those who already know about Fine Wines & Felines auction. If you already know about FW&F, skip to…
Read MoreA Day With the Gals: Dog Days
Johnine has a rule: if she sees an animal in danger, she has to do something about it. Like any real estate agent, Johnine spends a lot of time driving. She previews properties, scouts out neighborhoods, drives clients through the city. And when you’re doing that on the day-to-day—well, as you might imagine, Johnine’s rule has…
Read MoreThe Life of an Animal: Why No-Kill Animal Shelters Matter
Not all animal shelters are created equal. Some shelters find good homes for animals even if it takes years to do so, and even if those animals require special training before they can be a safe pet. Other shelters, though, kill healthy cats and dogs just to make room for new ones. In the wrong…
Read MorePets and Homes and You
Some things were made to go together. Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson, and Marshawn Lynch. Macklemore, thrift shops, and Seattle. The Pride Parade, George Takei, and good weather. When those combine, everyone wins. Here’s another one: pets, homes, and you. Sharing your home with a pet leads to: 1) Improved Mood: Pets reduce stress, lessen anxiety,…
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