A Pet-Friendly Guide to Weathering Storms
Are you ready for hurricane season? Any inclement weather, mild or severe, can result in scared, stressed and even lost pets. Animals can often can predict and smell an approaching storm well before humans, which can influence their behavior. Be aware of how your pets act during severe weather and [...]
How to Pick the Right Dog to Adopt
Now that you’ve finally decided to adopt a dog, your next dilemma is which one. Choosing to adopt a dog is like choosing a partner. You have to be picky and look for a good match. After all, you’ll be living with them long-term. And don’t rush into it. [...]
National Take Your Dog to Work Day: Off to Work With a Dog on Your Lap
It’s amazing how times have changed. Not too long ago, companies shunned the idea of having pet dogs in the workplace. But now, firms, including global giants, are recognizing the benefits of allowing pet dogs in work areas. If you’re lucky, you can finally work with a dog on your [...]
7 Reasons Why Rescues Are Your Best Match
There are many convincing reasons why rescues make the best breeds of pets. Read on and find out why many consider rescues as their perfect match. You have a chance to consider older dogs. Choosing to adopt an older rescue presents a great degree of convenience on your part. [...]
3 Simple Acts of Kindness You Can Do To Help Stray Dogs
Help comes in many different forms, but whatever form it takes, it comes only from the kindest of hearts. Humans by nature are kind and helpful beings and a lot of times, dogs, strays especially, have been recipients of such acts of kindness. Stray dogs need the utmost attention and care. [...]
Ugly Dog Day: Why the Chinese Crested Comes On Strong as the World’s Ugliest
In the fourth week of June 2020, the ugliest among dog breeds would have come together at the Sonoma-Marin Fair Grounds and Event Center to compete for the “World’s Ugliest Dog” title. Owners by now would have been busy with last-minute preps, each hoping that their pet will bag the [...]
5 Personal Mantras to Help You Let Go of a Foster Pet
Letting go of a foster pet may leave you with a heavy heart but once you realize it’s all for the better, know that it will truly get better. It’s natural to feel sad when it’s time to part with a foster pet. Saying goodbye is oftentimes quite difficult to [...]
3 Common Diabetes-Related Complications in Pets
While completely manageable, diabetes is linked to the development of several complications. As an owner of a diabetic pet, it’s important for you to be familiar with these health concerns and be able to recognize their signs the moment they start to appear. Since many of them are potentially life-threatening, [...]