I just returned home from two weeks away, pet-sitting,... and this is the look I get. Dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys, birds, skunks, raccoons,.. an animal zoo was not exactly what I signed up for. But I loved pet sitting for my friend. Is she still my friend? Will she ever let me visit again? What about the boys? I wasn't too far to check on … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space- Part 2
Have you read How to Create a Cat's Garden- Part 1? This is the second installment of wonderful tips from Rascal and Rocco to give your feline friends the best outdoor space possible. After all, they probably use it more than you do. How to make the perfect outdoor space for cats part 2 If you must have outdoor toys about for kids, make them … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space
Feel like spring? It's the time of year to begin planting your garden. What will you plant? When planning your garden, yard, patio, or whatever type of outdoor space you have, you should definitely take into consideration all members of your family, specifically your cats. They are family, after all, and will spend much time there, probably … [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...]
Tips for Stress Free Moving with Pets
Moving with pets Moving is a stressful time for everyone involved, but especially your pets. We recently moved and had to travel and stay for a week with relatives before getting into our new home, with two cats, a dog, and kids; it was quite an adventure. We did what we could to make the whole process as stress free as possible. When moving … [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...]
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...]
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...]