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...]
7 Springtime Dangers for Cats
Spring brings not only warm weather and green color, but a lot of dangers to your cat. Pets want to explore a lot of new things that come out in spring, so you should be conscious about potential hazards for your four-legged friend. 7 Springtime Dangers for Cats Ticks and fleas. The weather gets warmer and not only your cats want to … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Cut Flowers with Cats
It's Spring again and the flowers are blooming! It's officially spring today! Hello warmer weather, longer days, gardening and sunshine! If your planning a garden, make sure to reference How to Make a Cat's Garden before you get started. Flowers are already beginning to bloom here on the west coast and if you've got spring fever, you'll be … [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...]
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...]
Wild Cat in the House
Spring time is definitely here! The cats have been more active and full of mischief as the weather warms. Rascal especially, has been more spastic than I've seen him all winter. He runs around the house in the evenings like a maniac, knocking things over and pouncing on his toys. I am used to his antics, but he has begun a new habit that I am … [Read more...]
Dogs Are Good for Your Health
Having a pet dog in your home is a lot of fun and is more beneficial than you may know. Are Dogs Good for You? Dogs are not only great company, dogs are good for your health! Dogs are good for your health in so many ways. Max, my pup, is a great companion, fun, cuddly at times, and gets me moving to take him for walks. He has taught my … [Read more...]
Watch Your Step When You Have a Cat
When you have a cat, you'd best watch your step. You never know when he's going to dive underfoot. Most likely it will be when your hands are full and you can't see down to your toes through whatever you're carrying. I'm not sure if they think it's hilarious or the cat really does want to kill you. If I'm carrying food, I know it's an attempt to … [Read more...]
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