As more and more Americans turn to eco-friendly lifestyles, pet lovers are taking more action as well. By using environmentally friendly pet products, you can reduce both your own and your pet’s ecological foot/pawprint.

To find some eco-friendly pet products you can visit Great Green Pets and Earthdog.

Another way to be an eco-friendly pet lover is to adopt your next pet from a rescue or shelter. By adopting “recycled” pets, you can help reduce pet overpopulation and have the satisfaction of saving a life.

If you have already brought an animal into your life, you can have the animal spayed or neutered. By reducing the number of pets on our planet, and saving one in need, you may help reduce the overcrowding and pollution caused by excess pets.

To learn more about making your pet a “green” pet, read How To Green Your Pet, and 5 Ways To Be a Green Pet Owner.