Now in my third year of writing for the pet community, I’ve written dozens of articles that could be filed under the umbrella of “Can You Help the Animals?” These posts are created after I’ve heard a story about a shelter or rescue or companion animal in need. I wrote about a cat that got […]
Unless you’ve got a special, hypoallergenic animal that somehow doesn’t shed, you’ve got pet hair in your house. It comes with the territory. And regardless of how well-behaved your pet is, he or she is going to get dirty. Knowing this, we located a helpful list of tips for cleaning the spaces you share with […]
An interesting petition is circulating the web about pet food and what’s required of producers. Currently, pet food must list ingredients on the bag, but the “quality” of the food isn’t required. Change.org is a place where concerned citizens can organize petitions and gain signatures to raise their collective voices and promote change. Susan Thixton […]
It seems like every month is National-something month, doesn’t it? And each month of the year has many different titles, identities. Some are important, some are not. September, for animal advocates, is especially important as it’s National Puppy Mill Awareness month. As an attempt at raising awareness for the month and the things we can […]
Some people think cats are nebulous. Aloof. Weird. I prefer to think them cerebral, intuitive, a higher life form. Either way, caring for cats is a bit different than other kinds of companion animals. Urgent Pet Care is always on top of giving pet lovers advice on proper care and anything preventative you can do […]
Ask a shelter, rescue group or informed pet advocate where to new companion animal. You’ll find they direct you towards an adoption counselor at a shelter, an adoption application for a rescue, or maybe a reputable breeder if you’ve got a super-specific desire about breed. Adoption will always be the first recommendation (and the only […]
We have done several posts advocating for senior pets, explaining the benefits of older animals and featuring older animals in our pet spotlights. We love them. I mean, why wouldn’t we? Well, it turns out we aren’t the only ones. House With A Heart (HWAH) is a senior pet sanctuary started by two kind souls […]
Kelley McAtee of Dharma Dog Training is often asked about the most important things to consider when training dogs to behave. There isn’t just one thing to remember- in fact, to achieve an emotionally stable, behaved, trainable dog, one must consider a list of things. Here are Dharma Dog Training’s Top 10 Tips to help […]
Recently, there have been so many headlines about legislation, advocacy and animal welfare that it’s hard to keep up! Below, you’ll find a list of interesting topics related to Puppy Mills and the fight against them. Browse and share where you please! Here’s A letter to the Editor of the Berkshire Eagle, published Aug. 2. It’s […]
We recently wrote about CARES, a Kansas-based organization, that pairs service dogs with those in need of canine assistance. Ever wonder how those dogs are trained for their new jobs? That answer is: a variety of ways. However, we think one way is particularly cool. Inmates at correctional facilities and state penitentiaries nationwide are getting the chance […]
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