Pretty and me: Our Rescue Story Guest Writer: Elise Morgan Once upon a time, there was a pet-less me, and that pet-less me was a pretty lonely, cheerless creature who always worried about work, cash, health, and other everyday things that come with living on one’s own but still don’t make a house a happy … Read more
Things That May Cause Your Cat to Vomit Guest Writer: Diana Hutchinson Why does my cat throw up? If you are a cat owner, it’s probably a familiar occurrence that soon after feeding your cat, you realize he has vomited. This is nothing out of the ordinary for a majority of cat owners, so don’t … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Moving with Pets Guest Writer: Paisley Hansen Moving is one of the most stressful activities we encounter in our adult lives. It comes with intense planning, preparation, and worry. With all the small details to consider, it is important to remember that moving causes stress to someone else too: our pets. … Read more
Famous American Pet Toy Inventions Through History Guest Writer: Rachelle Wilber If there was a museum devoted to famous American pet toy inventions, the following toys would certainly have a place in their hall of fame. Flavored Chew Toys Chew toys, like the ones marketed by Benebone, have real flavors like bacon and peanut infused … Read more
Getting a Macaw? Some important things to consider Macaws are colorful, intelligent, social birds and they make amazing pets, but they are not for everybody. To help you decide if a macaw is the right companion for you, I have compiled a list of ten things to consider before getting a macaw. Image Source: Pixabay.com … Read more
Cameo Anderson – Pet Portrait Artist Michigan, USA Cameo Anderson, Pet Portrait Artist & Illustrator I’m 35, from Michigan, and I have two different colored eyes (note the photograph). The cloud covered eye doesn’t do much besides look cool. 🙂 So I like to tell people that “I can paint with one eye tied behind … Read more
The Cost of Owning a Horse Owning a horse. It’s every little girls dream (and a lot of little boys dreams too). Whether they want to one day become a professional show jumper, dressage competitor or just an all-round animal lover, the cost of owning a horse is an expensive hobby. Firstly, you have to … Read more
Bringing a Dog Home for the First Time So you’ve made the decision to become a dog-owner: congratulations! It’s a wise move, and the rewards will be forthcoming straight away. But with the many pleasures and comforts of sharing your home with a dog, come responsibilities and challenges that the uninitiated, no matter how dog-crazy, … Read more
Pet Home Alone Card Taking the Safety of Your Pet to the Next Level Illness and accidents are inescapable. Sometimes, you may be injured in accidents or fall sick, and your pets are left with no one to check on them. A pet home alone card can be handy in such circumstances. This card can … Read more
Puppy Mill Awareness Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) takes place every September to spread awareness of the awful truth behind the puppy mill industry. This year it falls on September 19th. The purpose of this day is meant to encourage people to adopt a pet — not purchase one. The movement began in 2004 … Read more