Here in Arizona, there are plenty of pet-owners who are taking responsibility for making sure their pets are part of the solution and not ‘the’ problem of “pet pollution” on this planet. More and more of them are organizing and forming groups whose focus is on making sure our plants are going green along with their owners. This means that they urge the public to have their pets eat organic pet foods, and to make certain their waste product is properly contained and disposed of so that it won’t be part of the run off from rains that will wash it into watershed areas. It also means using non-toxic, chemical-free products for bathing and grooming pets.

Cat litter that is earth-friendly costs more, but in the end, both, you and your cat are helping to save the environment in which you both live. Arizona dog owners can do their part by making sure that their visit to the dog park doesn’t leave behind any nasty piles of potentially dangerous “poop” behind. Some green pet groups put their emphasis on pet adoptions, as opposed to buying puppies and funding so-called puppy mills.

The University of Arizona, furthermore, has a veterinary department that is busily helping to turn out environmentally aware caregivers for the “green generation” of pets. Students attending the school can enjoy their learning experience on a green-oriented campus. If you are slated to become one of those students, finding University of Arizona apartments that welcome “green pets” and their owners can still prove to be a bit of a challenge, but one that is becoming easier to overcome as rental agencies become more educated. In fact, the University of Arizona and the surrounding area are making great strides for a greener living environment for nature, for people and for their pets.