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Why You Shouldn’t Ever Leave Your Dog in Your Car

April 14, 2017 By cscheafer

Why You Shouldn’t Ever Leave Your Dog in Your Car

The warmer weather is upon us in Southern California and many of us are starting to spend more time outdoors. A lot of us enjoy the company of our dog while we’re out and about. While it’s ok to take your dog with you if you will be going to the park or beach, it might best to leave them home while you’re out running errands.

If you take your dog with you everywhere you go, it’s important that you never leave them in the car, even for a just few minutes. The consequences of doing so can be severe under conditions much milder than you might realize. The intense heat inside a vehicle, regardless of the make or model, can be brutal and unrelenting.

How dogs deal with heat

A dog’s primary defenses against the heat are panting and their coat. Panting releases moisture and their coat is specially designed to provide insulation against the sun’s rays. The average body temperature for an adult dog ranges from 99.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

What happens to a dog in a hot car?

When a dog is left in a hot car, they pant to keep cool. The more they pant the more body fluid they lose. Even after just a few minutes, a dog can develop symptoms of non-fever hyperthermia or heat stroke. The longer a dog is subjected to intense heat, the greater the chance that it will affect all of their vital systems. Even though senior dogs and puppies are at the greatest risk, dogs of any age that are left in a hot car can suffer from multiple organ failure and/or death.

How hot is too hot?

Vehicles are built from materials that trap, conduct and distribute heat. Parking under a shady tree, using a reflective dashboard or windshield cover or leaving the windows open only makes a very small difference. The interior of a vehicle gets extremely hot, very quickly. The air temperature only needs to be between 81 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for a dog to begin showing signs of heat distress. If it is 89 degrees outside, the interior of your vehicle can reach 123 degrees within just 30 minutes.

What to do if you see a dog alone in a car

If you see a dog alone in a parked vehicle you should always attempt to locate the owner. Write down the vehicle’s license plate just in case legal action is necessary. Alert the local authorities. If you feel that you must intervene, remember that you do so at your own risk.

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Teaching Kids Compassion

March 31, 2017 By cscheafer

Teaching Kids Compassion

Children are born with the natural ability to be compassionate. Kids typically relate and act compassionately to their favorite stuffed animal, other kids and their pets. Problems arise when their ability to be compassionate must compete with other developmental forces such as limited impulse control and the belief that their needs come first. This is why it’s not uncommon for children to hurt pets impulsively and have a hard time sharing with others.

Teaching Compassion

In a world filled with so much hatred, it’s more important than ever to teach our children to be kind to other people and animals. While this might seem like a difficult lesson to teach, it can easily be accomplished by setting a good example every single day. In fact, you’re probably doing this now without even realizing it.

How you speak to your child, how you help them solve conflicts and how much you encourage them to think about the feelings of others all play an important part in how compassionate your child will be.

Although studies show that the most important place that compassion is learned is in the home, for best results all adults in the child’s life should do their part. Children learn from what they see. Practicing compassion is the best way to teach it.

Consistency is Key

Some kids are naturally more tuned in to other people’s feelings than others. No matter which end of the spectrum your child falls, it’s always possible to teach them to be more compassionate.

Developing empathy is a lot like building muscles; the more you use them, the easier it gets. Children learn compassion through their experiences. Compassion is an emotional response and attitude that is deeply empathetic. Compassion allows us to connect to suffering with care and understanding. This enables us to act in ways that bring comfort to those around us.

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About Our Premium T-Shirts

November 18, 2016 By cscheafer

About Our Premium T-Shirts

You have a lot of choices when it comes to T-shirts. We understand how important it is to have a T-shirt that lasts wash after wash. It needs to be comfortable too. Read below for details about our premium T-shirts!

Premium Adult Tees

Our premium adult tees are made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton. Our premium heather adult tees are made from 90% ring spun cotton and 10% polyester. Ring-spun cotton is much softer and more durable than other cotton fabrics. Our high quality adult tees have a 1×1 baby rib set-in collar. The fabric has been pre-laundered to reduce shrinkage.

Premium Women’s Tees

Our premium feminine cut adult tees are made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton. Our premium feminine cut heather tees are made from a combination of 90% combed ring-spun cotton and 10% polyester. Ring-spun cotton is much softer and more durable than other cotton fabrics. Our high quality feminine cut adult tees have a tighter fit, longer length and a 1×1 baby rib set-in collar. The fabric has been pre-laundered to reduce shrinkage.

Premium Youth Tees

Our premium youth tees are made from 100% combed cotton jersey. Combed cotton jersey is well known for its softness, durability and all-season comfort. Our high quality youth tees have a 1×1 baby rib set-in collar and the fabric has been pre-laundered to reduce shrinkage.

Premium Girl’s Tees

Our premium feminine cut youth tees are made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton. Our premium feminine cut heather youth tees are made from a combination of 90% combed ring-spun cotton and 10% polyester. Ring-spun cotton is much softer and more durable than other cotton fabrics. Our high quality feminine cut youth tees have a tighter fit, longer length and a 1×1 baby rib set-in collar. The fabric has been pre-laundered to reduce shrinkage.

Premium Toddler Tees

Our premium toddler tees are made from 100% cotton jersey. Our premium heather toddler tees are made from a combination of 90% cotton jersey and 10% polyester. Jersey knit fabrics are well known for their durability and all-season comfort. Our high quality toddler tees have a ribbed crew neck, shoulder-to-shoulder taping and double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem.

Premium Onesies

Our premium onesies are made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton. Our premium heather onesies are made from a combination of 93% combed ring-spun cotton and 7% polyester. Ring-spun cotton is much softer and more durable than other cotton fabrics. Our high quality onesies have double-needle rib binding on the neck, shoulders, sleeve and leg openings. Onesies are finished with a reinforced three snap closure.

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Showcase Your Beliefs with Topical T-Shirts

October 23, 2016 By cscheafer

Showcase Your Beliefs with Topical T-Shirts

We all have something that we believe in. Whether it’s gay rights, dietary or other lifestyle choices, it’s important to embrace your convictions. If you tend to be more reserved, wearing a topical T-shirt allows you to speak up without even opening your mouth.

Take a stand

The word “topical” is defined as an issue or subject that is of immediate relevance, interest or importance due to its relation to current events. Subjects that fall into this category include sexism, racism, politics and gay rights. These are important issues that affect all of us in some way or another. In order to progress and improve as a society we need people that aren’t afraid to stand up for what’s right.

Topical T-shirts start meaningful conversations, allowing you to tell others why you feel the way you do. Even though you might not be able to convince everyone to agree with you, talking about your beliefs is an excellent way to make an impact. People that aren’t afraid to speak their mind and stand up for the causes that are important to them are happier and considered more attractive than those that do not.

Someone that wears their beliefs on a T-shirt appears confident and unapologetic. They proudly show the world that they are strong and well-educated about current events.

Honesty

People that speak their minds tend to be incredibly honest people. Honest people have a lot to gain including trust, transparency and awareness. They are easy to be around and never leave their friends and family guessing what they’re thinking. Honest people make fantastic leaders, business owners and parents.

Live life to the fullest

People that speak their minds understand that life is short. They never miss an opportunity to tell someone how they feel or spread awareness about important issues. They are true to who they are, live consciously and create their own opportunities. People that speak their minds typically do not have regrets.

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