I firmly believe all children should grow up with some kind of pet. It teaches compassion for other living things, as well as responsibility for caring for an animal. In my recent September/October issue issue of Eating Well Magazine had an article that caught my eye - "Would getting a dog benefit my kids?" it … Continue reading All Kids Should Grow up With a Pet
Equal time this column for cats! We addressed dogs last time. Cats are a bit harder, because they are much more used to being alone, and doing things on their own terms. Still, you can do some good beyond the basic needs of shelter, food and water. Cats like to investigate, crawl into things, and … Continue reading 25 things to do for your cat
I thought I would introduce you to Squeeze this week. He is out partially paralyzed cat, who is an inspiration to hope, get up, try again, and never give up. Here's his story: Three years ago in February my husband called me about 10 minutes after he left for work. "Something terrible has happened!" he … Continue reading Meet Squeeze, our Inspiration to never give up
Whether we like it or not, things happen. A pet emergency is no different. Many things are seemingly unpreventable - When a dog dashes into the road, or a cat eats tinsel - but are they? Just as with children, we have to be aware of items in our homes that have potential danger. So … Continue reading Can you handle a Pet Emergency?