Pets in search of Adoption

There is a chronic need for pet adoptions daily. And fortunately some well known organizations and people are involved in bringing greater awareness of this need. This past weekend there was a “National Pet Adoption Weekend” sponsored by PetSmart Charities which was very successful.  More than 16,500 dogs, cats and small animals are no longer homeless. [...]

Dental Hygiene for Pets at Home

This month of February is Pet Dental Health Month.  As with us humans the importance of dental hygiene for our beloved pets cannot be overemphasized. There should be awareness year round not just in February. Miss Mia (The Princess) of course is not thrilled with the prospect of me prying her mouth open. And I [...]

Pets and Plunge in Temperatures

It’s important to remember the safety and well-being of our pets during extreme drops in temperature. My cat, (Miss) Mia, “The Princess” has been non too pleased with the weather as of late. The combination over the past few weeks of freezing temps, rain, sleet and snow have gotten her in a twirl. But then [...]

Ode to Miss Ginger…

Miss Ginger was most certainly sweeter than she was plump.  She was the color of her name, and very calming with her gentle demeanor. She would waddle to the door to greet you.  And melt your heart with a stretch, and tap of her paw on your face to say hello. If ever there was [...]

Miss Mia not a “Southpaw”?

Based on article “Is your cat left or right pawed?” my cat Mia, “The Princess” is right handed.  At this writing she is sleeping away this dreary day (rain and clouds again).  And we did not get much sleep with the deluge of rain overnight.  So I cannot test her with “dexterous feats” to confirm [...]

Pet Safety during 4th Fireworks

My cat, “The Princess”, (Miss) Mia just waltzed inside after the cannon went off signaling sundown.  This reminded me of course of preparation for the upcoming fireworks on Saturday, for the 4th of July celebration.  I have commiserated with a few other pet owners of what a miserable time it is for our beloved pets. [...]

Pesticides and Pets

What type of flea and tick pesticide are you using for your dog or cat?  You might want to seriously revisit and/or reevaluate what you are using on your pet.  Spot-on pesticide treatment products for pets (dogs & cats) are having an adverse affect. Since April, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has been investigating [...]

Only 8 days left…

to “Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month” in this month of June.  Petfinder.com and icanhascheezburger.com are collaborating to bring more public attention and awareness of cat adoptions.  Petfinder.com also has listing of cat breeds that are currently available. Here’s how you can help: View any adoptable cat on Petfinder Click “Add to Icanhascheezburger.com” Write your own LOL-worthy caption Then visit [...]

Pet Friendly Workplaces

Certainly during these tough economic times it is a challenge finding employment. But as with previous downturns this too shall pass.  There are so many resources for job searches today.  But, there is only one I know of specifically for “Pet Friendly Workplaces”.  It is a partnership between SimplyHired and Dogster. Petside.com just listed it’s [...]

Probiotics for Doggie Discomfort

In this month’s June issue of Scientific American there is an “In-Depth Report” on cats and dogs: “Scratch ‘n Sniff: A Guide to Cats and Dogs”.  Of the 4 articles in the report, “Veterinarians Unleash Probiotics to Ease Doggie Discomfort” by Coco Ballantyne is of particular interest.  I think gastrointestinal disorders are all too common in [...]