Today it rained. Yes, water fell from the sky in California! Not only rain, it hailed some and there was some awesome thunder and lightning. It was close and it was loud! My husband took my daughter to school and my son and I planned to crawl into my bed and watch the storm through the window. That sounded heavenly. I've been working so much, … [Read more...]
Do Cats Have to Knead?
Killer Claws No matter where I move, Rascal wants to be on me. Not just on me, but kneading me with his razor sharp claws that can penetrate the thickest jeans! And it doesn't stop there! Oh no! I've been trying to sit so as not to have any lap, you know, with my knees up to my chest and tangled like a pretzel, so there is no possible space he … [Read more...]
How To Choose the Right Dog
For many, choosing a dog for your family is a trip to the shelter and whichever dog you find cutest, you take home. I urge you to put more consideration into this choice. So many dogs end up back in shelters because they were not a good fit for the family that adopted them. How to Choose the Right Dog for You Dogs come in all shapes and sizes … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help with Dog Separation Anxiety
About the Author: Nicole is a writer and editor at DogVills.com, a site dedicated to dog training in general and hypoallergenic dog breeds in particular. She’s a pet parent to two dogs- a Pharaoh Hound named Freya & a Pit/Lab mix named Mocha. Dog separation anxiety is rough, and not just on your pup! I get so sad when I see my dogs’ nervous … [Read more...]
Non-Toxic Pet-Friendly Cleaning for Spring
Pet-Friendly Cleaning for Spring Spring is upon us, which means it’s time to evict the cobwebs and dust in your home. If you have resident animals, choosing pet-friendly cleaning options is very important. The community of pet lovers at Rover.com are all about keeping pets safe and comfortable and have a few favorite cleaners to recommend. … [Read more...]
Does This Cat Think He is a Dog?
The weather has been getting cooler and the times for lounging in the sun and soaking the heat from the warm ground more and more scarce. Rascal was out trying to squeeze every ounce of warmth from the soil that he could before finally coming in to curl up on my blanket, which now needs a good washing. Can you see why? Not to mention the … [Read more...]
Funniest Melting Cat Photo
You may have seen this, as I have shared it before on Instagram and Facebook, but every time I look at it, it makes laugh! This photo was taken the first year we were living where it gets really hot in the summer and Rocco was melting. At first he would spread himself as flat as possible on the kitchen tile, but he has found a new spot to cool … [Read more...]
Perfect Gift for Your Pampered Kitty – Cat Grass
What, oh, what to get for your pampered pet? There are many great gifts for pet owners and gifts for cats, but this unique gift is especially fun. Grow your own cat grass with the City Kitty Garden. It's super easy and fun to grow something yourself, even if you don't have a green thumb. In fact, my Kindergartner grew this kitty grass, so … [Read more...]
Curious Cat Must Know What is in the Jar
My kids are curious about the world and intrigued by anything that moves, creeps, or crawls, so it's no surprise to find a jar with a caterpillar in it on my kitchen counter. At least, it's no surprise to me. Rascal was quite astonished that something in the jar next to him moved! He watched it for a long while and I had to come to the poor … [Read more...]
Dog Flu – Does Your Dog Need Protecting?
I have the perfect dog. You may think you do, but no, sorry to tell you this, I really do. I made a list once of all the things I wanted and didn't want in a dog and amazingly, Max came into my life and fit my requirements perfectly! How did this happen? You can read all about that in my post The Perfect Family Dog, but today I am just feeling … [Read more...]