October 15 - November 30 - Wishbones for Pets

Wishbones for Pets (WBFP) is a charitable program designed for pet sitters to collect and distribute pet goods/funds to local pet shelters and other pet related agencies in their own community.

Due to the recalls of pet food, WBFP is not endorsing the collection of pet FOOD or treats. They are instead encouraging pet sitters to collect pet supplies, such as toys, blankets, bowls or any other non food item including FUNDS.

Pet Education and Therapy, LLC will be collecting items during this time period for donation to the CT Humane Society. If you would like to donate an item, please contact us via email or at 860-667-2663. Thank you for your support.

November 19 - Alligator Wrestling Day

Alligator wrestling is a dangerous and exciting activity. People learn to wrestle an alligator for survival, personal satisfaction or showmanship. Realize that wrestling an alligator can result in injury or death. These steps are not intended to prepare you to actually wrestle an alligator. Instead, they are an overview of how to start your search for more information about alligator wrestling.

• Go to gator school. The only alligator wrestling school in the United States, Colorado Gators, offers hands on half-day classes where you can learn to handle two to ten foot alligators.
• Get a job at an animal park, such as Reptile Gardens. The park provides three weeks of alligator wrestling training before you are allowed to join a staff of wranglers who perform daily demonstrations.
• Research alligator wrestling extensively. Read books about alligator wrestling and watch videos to study the techniques used by professionals.
• Observe alligators in the field. First become comfortable around alligators familiar with their natural environment. Spend a lot of time in the swamps and don't jump on the first alligator you see. You will learn a lot just from observing the gators.
• Start small. The first alligator you try to wrestle should be small to maximize your safety. Move up very slowly from smaller to larger alligators and be respectful of the animals.
• Know how to wrestle free from an alligator. When on land, get on the alligator's back and apply pressure to his neck, forcing the head and jaws down. Then cover the gator's eyes. If the alligator has attacked you, use a weapon or your fist on the eyes and nose.

Tips and Warnings

• To avoid an alligator attack, do not swim or wade in areas where alligators live, never feed alligators or interfere with babies or eggs and never let your arms or legs dangle from the side of a boat.
• Do not harass or try to capture an alligator.
• If an alligator gets you in his jaws, try to keep his mouth clamped shut so that it cannot shake you or roll over.
• If an alligator attacks you, seek medical attention immediately, regardless of the size of the cut or bruise. Alligator bites can be dangerous.