When it comes to feeding your large breed dog, there are a few things you need to consider. Firstly, large breeds have slower metabolisms than their smaller counterparts – they need about 20 calories per pound compared to 30 or 40 calories per pound for small breeds. This means their food should be packed with […]
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The non-profit pet adoption charity and the leading online pet retailer will together be able to save the lives of hundreds of thousands of homeless pets. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption website, and Chewy, Inc., the trusted online destination for pet parents, have teamed up to help more shelter pets find […]
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We’ve teamed up with Hallmark Channel once again to celebrate rescue pets and all their unique talents. This weekend, the network will premiere the third annual American Rescue Dog Show, where you’ll see talented pets show off their best in wiggling, their adorable underbites, and much more! You don’t want to miss all the cuteness, […]
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In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, we are excited to announce we’re collaborating with Seresto® once again for the Circle of Love grant program. For the second year in a row, we will award a total of $100,000 in Seresto® product grants to help shelters and rescues more easily care for dogs and cats waiting […]
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Whether you have a Siberian Husky or a five-pound Chihuahua mix, chances are one of your pup’s favorite parts of the day is W-A-L-K time. It’s recommended you walk your dog at least once a day, but with today being National Walk Your Dog Day, right now is a great time to gift your best […]
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If you’ve been keeping up with the news — or reading your Facebook timeline — you’ve likely heard about the coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) and may be wondering what actions to take to keep yourself safe. And if you’re a proud pet parent, you’re probably also wondering how your pets might be affected. The […]
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If you’ve been keeping up with the news — or reading your Facebook timeline — you’ve likely heard about the coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) and may be wondering what actions to take to keep yourself safe. And if you’re a proud pet parent, you’re probably also wondering how your pets might be affected. The […]
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People make and invest in pet art for several reasons. Some people want to immortalize their pets, to remember them even after they have passed. Others want the images and personalities of their pets to surround them, not just in their homes but also in their offices, especially if they hold those pets in high esteem.
They want to experience the joy the animals inject into their lives even when those animals are absent. One can also use pet art to raise interest in a particular cause. When people think of pet art, their minds immediately jump to oil paintings.
But have you considered using concrete as a medium? You have to take several factors into account when choosing a medium for your art. For instance, you must consider the supplies, specifically how accessible and affordable they are.
You must also consider the space available to you and any limitations you might have to work around, such as time constraints. Concrete doesn’t sound like the easiest material to use when making pet art. But it has a lot of advantages that make it the perfect medium for your situation:
Concrete art is highly flexible. You can fit your pet art in your home, office, indoors, outdoors, restaurant, gallery, basically any setting you want. The material is adaptable. You can even apply it to existing concrete in a particular space.
Once it is in place, you can stain it with acid or add interesting finishes and textures to create uniformity with the environment. Despite what some people might assume, the material won’t limit you.
If your pet art was designed to memorialize your pet, you can take comfort in the fact that the concrete art in question will last a very long time. In fact, it might outlive you. Concrete takes a while to deteriorate. It isn’t as vulnerable to extreme weather conditions or components like mold, especially when you compare it to other art mediums.
Not only is concrete art long-lasting but it requires very little maintenance. You can clean it using any methodology that appeals to you. It can withstand harsh detergents. You don’t have to work as hard to remove stains and spills. And even when it deteriorates, there are inexpensive steps that can be taken to fix it. The material is so cost-effective because the maintenance costs are so low.
Concrete art is eco-friendly. It is easy to recycle and it has a low carbon footprint. In other words, you can immortalize your pet without endangering the planet. If the pet art is stored indoors, you can also rely on it to contribute to your property’s energy requirements.
Concrete stores energy. People use it to construct buildings because it can reduce the structure’s heating and cooling burden. Pet art made from concrete won’t drastically reduce your energy bill. But it will make a small difference.
As you can see, the case for pet art made from concrete is quite strong. You will be hard-pressed to find a stronger medium that is also affordable and easy to maintain.
Schools are closed, restaurants are closed, gatherings are limited, and many people are avoiding public places altogether — life as we know it has changed dramatically over the last few days thanks to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Unfortunately, animal shelters and rescues have also been impacted by the disruptions caused by COVID-19. Shelters Temporarily […]
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Schools are closed, restaurants are closed, gatherings are limited, and many people are avoiding public places altogether — life as we know it has changed dramatically over the last few days thanks to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Unfortunately, animal shelters and rescues have also been impacted by the disruptions caused by COVID-19. Shelters Temporarily […]
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