Deck the Halls with Safety
Pet-Friendly Holiday Decorating The winter holiday season is a time for joyful celebration. When pets are part of your family, pet-friendly holiday decorating is essential. [...]
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12, 2015
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11, 2015
Dogs and Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who have served in our armed forces. Let us also take a moment to consider the military working dogs who have [...]
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10, 2015
Supernatural Cats: A Halloween Heritage
Cats and Halloween are tied together by centuries of history. Ghosts and goblins, pumpkins and jack o’lanterns, witches and black cats are all iconic Halloween images. Cats and Halloween: The [...]
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09, 2015
Stray Pet: Garfield’s Tale
The Neighborhood Cat His name was Garfield. Not because of a love for lasagna, or a penchant for beating up dogs named Odie: Garfield was an orange tabby, and he [...]
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08, 2015
Pet Sitter and Pet “Staycation” Planning: How Your Pets Can Still Feel at Home When You’re Not
Here are some ideas to make our vacation time less stressful for our furry companions. As summer winds down, and Labor Day approaches, a few of us will sneak in [...]
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08, 2015
Purrsonalities
Even among pet lovers, the topic of pets and personality can be a contentious one. "Animals don't really have personalities," I was once told during a discussion about pets, "They [...]
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07, 2015
Pick of the Litter: The Scoop on the Cat Box
To help keep the litterbox experience pleasant for both feline and human family members, consider these essentials. Loki Supervises the Litterbox Setup Types of Litter Litters can fundamentally [...]
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07, 2015
Holidays with Hounds
Preparing for the Road Trip These key preparations will set the stage for a more pleasant journey with your dog. Unlike cats, most dogs don't mind traveling. With a little [...]
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07, 2015
Pets, Priorities, and Peace of Mind
Every so often, I spot an article about the health benefits of having pets. Usually, it focuses on the relationship between pets and our physical health: “Dogs Improve Fitness, Taking [...]
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06, 2015
Adoption After a Double Loss
I’ll never forget the moment River and Loki came into my life. Winkie, the One-Eyed Wonder Shagger, Cat of Action It was two in the morning, [...]