These famous dogs have loyal followings on social media. They’re instantly recognizable, garnering fans around the world for their good looks and charm. No, they’re not the latest stars of the Hollywood blockbusters—they’re the dogs of Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and they’re the most humble and down-to-earth celebrities on social media. If you haven’t seen their latest … [Read more...]
Fostering Cats and Kittens
By opening your home to a cat or kitten while it waits for a new owner, you can help local animal shelters save more homeless animals. Wondering how you can help your local animal shelter or rescue group find permanent homes for the cats and kittens in their charge? Sometimes all it takes is offering the homeless pets a temporary place to stay. Becoming a foster parent to … [Read more...]
Dog Friendly Places
More and more businesses are opening their doors to humankind’s best friend. It’s tempting to take your dog with you on all your adventures, large and small. After all, your dog won’t complain about traffic on the way to the hardware store, balk at the prices on the menu at your favorite restaurant, or want to switch rooms at the hotel because you’re too close to the ice … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Bed for your Dog
Help your pet snooze comfortably in the ideal spot. Do you want to give your dog a space he can call his own? Provide him with a dog bed. Beyond giving your canine friend a soft, comfortable place to sleep and relax, a dog bed provides your pet with a small spot in your house that is completely his territory. Dog beds come a range of styles, sizes, fabrics, patterns, and … [Read more...]
Walk (Your Dog) This Way
Make your daily walk with your dog a pleasure by following these 10 simple tips. Regular walks are an important part of your dog’s overall health. Besides helping to keep him in shape, regular walks help curb a dog’s inappropriate behaviors by channeling his energy into a positive activity guided by you, his owner. The regular activity also helps strengthen the bond and … [Read more...]
Home Sweet (Inside) Home
Keep your cats indoors to protect them from outside dangers. Your cat sits by the back door, looking plaintively outside and meowing in her best “please let me outside” voice. You want to provide the best life for your cat, and you wonder if being able to play and explore outside will add to her quality of life. Before you invite her to play outside, however, consider the … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Toilet Train Your Cat
Teaching the behavior causes more problems than it solves. In “Meet the Parents,” Robert DeNiro’s character owns a cat named Jinx that has a unique talent: The cat uses the toilet instead of the litterbox. At first thought, the idea of your cat using the toilet instead the litterbox may have great appeal. Who wouldn’t like to avoid scooping the litterbox. However, the … [Read more...]
No More Sneezing
One of these hypoallergenic breeds might help reduce your allergic reactions. Have you been longing to add a cat or dog to your home but thought your allergies prevented you from joining the ranks of happy pet owners? While no animal is completely free of allergens, several cat and dog breeds are considered “hypoallergenic,” meaning they have fewer allergens than other breeds, … [Read more...]