Would You Clone Your Pet?

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After your pet passes away, it can be difficult to move forward. You miss their sounds and habitual behaviors that make them unique and special. Whether you want to get a new pet right away or … Read More

Speaking Your Pet's Language

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Do you talk to your pet or feel that you communicate with each other in a different way? If you think you and your pet have a mutual understanding, you are not alone. Pets experience so … Read More

Best in Show Brunch

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Dog enthusiasts, listen up because you will not want to miss this event! There is no better way to start your new year than by attending the Metropolitan Dog Club’s second annual Best in Show Brunch. … Read More

Beware of Holiday Plants

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During the holiday season, it’s common to receive plants as gifts and to decorate your home with poinsettias and lilies. However, when you have cats and dogs roaming around your home, you need to be aware … Read More

Keep Pets Out of the Cold

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When the weather outside is frightful, it’s important to follow some precautions to keep your pet safe. Although dogs and cats have fur, it’s a misconception to think that they cannot suffer from frostbite or hypothermia. … Read More

Boston Dog Show Weekend

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The 2008 Bay Colony Dog Show is a tradition in the Boston area, and Pedigree says its “one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in North America.” The event will be held at the … Read More

Thanksgiving Day Dog Show

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Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for your family, friends and, of course, your pets. After you have eaten all of the turkey, stuffing, potatoes and pumpkin pie that you possible can, sit down, rest … Read More

Protect Your Pets from Thanksgiving Coma

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During Thanksgiving when all of your family is together, it can be tempting for you and others to treat the dog or cat to some table scraps. While overeating has always seemed to be the goal … Read More

In Case of Fire

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Do you have an emergency preparedness plan in case a fire would break out in or near your home? How would you evacuate your pets? If you don’t know the answers to these questions, you definitely … Read More

Car Show for Dogs

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Dogs love taking car rides, and it’s common to see dogs hanging their heads out the car window and breathing in the fresh air or barking at the car in the next lane. Although the dogs … Read More

Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

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The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) started the National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in 1996. The purpose of this week is to honor national animal shelters and take the time to appreciate their efforts. … Read More

Two-Week Dog Show

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Dog shows are often held on weekends for a couple of days or sometimes even one day, so it can be difficult to catch them if you have a busy schedule. However, if you live in … Read More

Flea Alert

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During fall you might think you don’t have to worry about fleas, but this assumption is wrong. Recently, Dr. Susan Nelson of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine explained in a news interview that the … Read More

Protect Your Pet from Rabies

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Recently, two families in Henrico, Virginia had to quarantine their pets after they had an encounter with a rabid fox. Fortunately, animal control officers caught the fox, which tested positive for rabies. If left untreated, rabies … Read More

Halloween Safety for Pets

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Halloween can be a stressful holiday for your pets. Strangers in gruesome and outlandish costumes knock on the door, unusual noises come from ghostly figures, and decorations transform your home into a graveyard. The American Veterinary … Read More

Cutting Back on Pet Expenses

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Foreclosures and the recent economic meltdown have made it difficult for pet owners to continue to provide for their pets. As a result, animal shelters are experiencing an influx of pets. Wayside Waifs animal shelter in … Read More

Mission: Adopt a Pet

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! So you want to adopt a pet but don’t know where to begin or how to go about buying one. If … Read More

Why Adoption Matters

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! I have visited many animal shelters in my day, and it’s an unsettling feeling seeing all of the innocent dogs and … Read More

Ten Reasons to Adopt a Cat

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Whether you are young or old, single or married, pets can bring joy and compassion to your life. So if you … Read More

Ten Reasons to Adopt a Dog

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Pets make great companions, and they can teach you about how to enjoy life. If you are the adventurous type who … Read More

Five Reasons to Adopt a Pet

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This post was submitted to heighten awareness about animal shelter adoption. Adopt a pet today! Opening your heart to adopt an animal is a life changing experience. Dogs and Cats are similar to people in that … Read More

Health Concern: Exotic Pets

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There has been much discussion about the health concern with regard to owning exotic pets. The Associated Press (AP) sent out a warning in an article stating, “young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets-or hamsters, … Read More

October is Spay and Neuter Month

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As a pet owner, you have to take responsibility for your pet just like you would for your own child. If you are not prepared to breed animals, you should take immediate action to spay or … Read More

Show for a Cause

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Make a difference this month by showing your dog to support a cause. Whether it’s supporting a food bank or local pet organizations, you and your dog can take part in the festivities dedicated to raising … Read More

Trick and Treat

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Maybe your pet is not agility show material, but that doesn’t mean your pet isn’t unique in some way or another. Some pets can perform amazing tricks like back flips, singing, dancing, etc. If your pet … Read More

Creepy Crawlers

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Slimy, slithering, wriggly creatures can make interesting pets, and there are so many different ones to choose from. Veiled chameleons are lime green and fit on your finger when they are babies. Geckos, Dragons, Monitor and … Read More

Boost Your Pet's Confidence

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In agility shows, dogs jump over hoops, run up and down ladders and zigzag through obstacles. The dogs appear to be having fun, and they enjoy being rewarded for their effort in the end. Not only … Read More

Rescue Pets

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Over the last week, emotions have run high for the Montgomery County Animal Shelter, which provides a home for an average of 3,000 pets every month. Shelters have been banning together to rescue animals abandoned and … Read More

Craze for Sugar Gliders

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Almost as addicting as sugar, the adorable squirrel-like sugar gliders are hard to resist. Times Online says that sugar gliders are the latest animal craze in Britain, and why wouldn’t you want a small, flying marsupial … Read More

Pet CPR

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You grab your pet and run out of your house as fast as you can, but when you get outside you realize your pet isn’t breathing. No one is around and you don’t have a cell … Read More

Pets Weather the Storm

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With the passing of Gustav and Hanna, the East Coast is still not out of harm’s way. Scientists have predicted that there will be five major tropical storms in September. Each storm brings disarray to the … Read More

Social Network for Pets

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It may be true that a dog is a man’s best friend, but according to an online study from All About Pets, women were more knowledgeable when it came to answering questions on common misconceptions about … Read More

Handbag Dogs

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Tinkerbell, Daisy and Harry are dogs commonly caught in the spotlight. They seem to have the best of lives, wearing jeweled collars and being photographed at their best. If you haven’t figured it out already, the … Read More

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