Jul 16, 2014 | Dogs, Pets, Recreation, Safety
Taking your dog along on vacation can be great fun for many families. If you hate the idea of boarding your best friend while you motor off for distant fun, including her in the vacation plans may be a great idea. But it should never be a spur-of-the-moment decision....
Jan 1, 2014 | Dogs, Pets, Recreation, Safety, Training
Dogs that enjoy inclusion in their families’ activities usually share one characteristic: good leash manners. Think about those summer dog festivals or kids’ soccer and baseball games. For the most part, the dogs that get to join their families for these events walk...
Apr 5, 2013 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Recreation, Safety
A quick search of the App Store for any smart phone will return an overwhelming list of apps that claim to do everything from stopping your dog from barking to helping you find pet-friendly travel accommodations. This month, we start to compile a list of the most...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in June 2012: Two of our indoor cats got out of the house the other day. When we realized it, panic ensued. It was a horrible flashback to 23 years ago when our two dogs broke out of a temporary enclosure we built for them. Both stories...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in May 2012: Warm weather and longer days mean spending more time outside enjoying our backyards, beaches and local parks during the summer. Include your pets in the fun, too. Just be aware of some necessary safeguards. Heat & Sun You...
Sep 20, 2012 | Cats, Dogs, Medical & Veterinary Care, Pets, Safety
I originally wrote this post in April 2012: May 12, 2012 is National Animal Emergency Preparedness Day. No one wants to think about horrible things that might put your family and pets at risk. But that the point of having the special day. To make us think. Hurricane...
