Kate Hall: Sustainable pet care

It can be difficult for people to live sustainably – but what about animals? Is it possible to own a pet and still be sustainable?   Kate Hall tackles the question, offering up a few pieces of advice for pet care that takes sustainability into question.  Choosing pet food: consider brands using by-products or sustainable protein sources (like Feed My Fur Baby).  Compostable poo bags (plus a reusable system I used to have for my dog that involves a little glass jar!) or training cats with eco-friendly/paper litter.   Buy second-hand pet gear where possible (toys, beds, crates). There is SO much out there.   Think about your pet’s impact on local wildlife (especially cats and dogs around native species).   Considering if you truly have a lifestyle that will mean the animal will thrive - most people have apartment spaces, so a dog share situation could work better.   Pets bring joy and small choices in how we care for them can make a big difference.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.