The Best ‘Employee’ at This Nursing Home Is Oreo the Cat
One of the best ‘employees’ at a Cleveland-based nursing home is a black and white cat named Oreo. “She’s like...
Pet care advice
Animal Lover Turns Home Into Sanctuary for Senior Pooches
Sher Polvinale wears her heart on her sleeve. The self-described caregiver says she has empathy for those who arguably need it most: pets,...
It’s Official: Talking to Our Pets Is a Sign of Intelligence
Pet owners sometimes get strange looks for having long conversations with their furry friends, but it turns out the act...
This Big Dog Accidentally Got a Tiny Bed but He Loves It — and We Love Him
An Indiana rescue dog made the best of it when his owner accidentally ordered him a bed that was too...
April the Giraffe Had a Baby Boy — Now You Can Vote on His Name!
The wait is over! April the Giraffe gave birth to a healthy male calf Saturday as millions of social media...
Some Facts to Know Before Buying a Pit Bull
Many people attest that the pit bull is a great family companion yet others are of the opinion that it...
‘How I Met My Dog’ Is the Tinder of Pet Adoption
Maybe your dog just isn’t that into you. Or could it be the other way around? Pet adoption can be a...
The 9 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Cafés in New Haven
Finding New Haven restaurants and cafés that permit dogs can be challenging. Generally, only service animals are allowed indoors. Pets must...
9 Out-of-the Box Mother’s Day Gifts for Pet Moms
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, so many of us are in brainstorm mode as we try to come up with...
This Adorable Dog Treats These Chicks Like Her Own Puppies
MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Be prepared to say “aww” as you read the story of Flame the dog and how she became...
Why We Care: Sarah M., Caregiver for Pets With Special Needs
One night this past winter, Sarah M. came home to find a package on the doorstep. “There was a shoebox...
RECALL ALERT: Rawhide Chews Sold at Petco, Walmart, and Other Retailers Could Sicken Your Dog
BLACKSBURG, Va. — If your dog likes to gnaw on rawhide chews, you may want to double check the packaging....
How to Tell If a Cat Is Pregnant: 5 Tell-Tale Signs
It can happen to the best pet parents. Your indoor cat slips outside and now you’re wondering if she’s expecting...
How to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
Remember the time when you sat on the living room couch and quarrel with your siblings about which TV show...
Harley The One-Eyed Hero Chihuahua
When Harley’s owners adopted him in 2011, they were sure he didn’t have long to live. He was rescued from...
5 Miami Dog Parks That Lead the Pack
A dog’s life can be pretty “ruff” (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) — especially when the humans in their pack...
The Top 10 Dog Parks Around Denver
No weekend is complete without taking man’s best friend on an adventure! Colorado has its fair share of trails and...
The 6 Best Dog Training Classes Around Chicago
Improve your relationship with your dog and make for a peaceful household with these 6 great dog training classes. Pets...
Dogs’ Amazing Sense of Smell
Dogs’ noses are remarkable things. Our four-legged friends experience the world through smell, the same way humans rely on sight. Here’s an...
10 Great Community Service Ideas for Philly Kids
Philadelphia is known around the world as the City of Brotherly Love. We’ve come by that reputation through generations of...
5 Doggy Day Care Spots in Miami That Will Make Your Pup Feel Right at Home
The 9-to-5 grind wears on most of us. Throw a lengthy commute in there and it can be downright exhausting....
The 5 Best Doggy Day Cares Around Boston
Finding care for Fido can be just as stressful as finding day care for the kids. Whether you have human...
The 10 Best Dog Parks Around San Diego
Bring your pooch to play outdoors with dogs of all kinds! San Diego dog lovers have it made in the...
The 10 Best Pumpkin Patches in San Diego
Perfect pumpkin picking — say that 10 times fast! In San Diego, it’s easy to pick a perfect pumpkin because...
Pet Detectives
I’m not just a dog blogger. My father and I own a Florida-based Private Investigative firm called Sheer Investigations. On...
Picking a Quality Food
Having trouble picking a good pet food or just want a healthier switch? Check this out! https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ , a non-biased...
Dangers in the kitchen: toxic foods your pet simply can’t eat.
During the holidays keeping your pets away from certain foods can be especially hard. For a fun-filled season without any...
Simple Solutions – Slow Feeders!
Is your cat or dog is having trouble keeping their food down? If so, they may be eating too quickly....
What’s in this? How to read your pet’s wet food can label.
When you read your pets dry food bag you are viewing it in the form of a dry matter basis...
How much is too much? The tough subject of obesity in pets, and how to help prevent it.
To date, well over half of pet cats and dogs are overweight by veterinary standards. Similar to dog years, for...
The perfect paw-da-cure, how to properly trim you pets nails from home.
You will need: Appropriate sized nail trimmers (I recommend open-faced clippers vs. the guillotine style) Quick Stop or other brand...
Does my cat have to have wet food, and why?
Cats are what we call natural obligate carnivores, meaning that they require a high protein low carbohydrate (10% or less)...
Playtime Helps Kids Maintain Balance in Mind and Body
Today our kids are busier than ever. Soccer practice, piano lessons, gymnastics, school, homework, baseball practice, voice lessons, tutoring time,...
Care.com Care For Business Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
The Care.com, Inc. (“Care.com”) Care For Business Survey (the “Contest”) begins at 12am Eastern Standard Time (“EST”) on January 30,...
ALERT: Salmonella Found in Dog Treats, Pet Food Prompts Recall
Image via Food and Drug Administration Attention dog owners: If you’ve purchased Raws for Paws pet food or Smokehouse Pet...
ALERT: Euthanasia Drug Found in 4 Popular Brands of Dog Food
The J.M Smucker Company is withdrawing several popular brands of dog food after an investigation by a Washington D.C. news station found...
5 Helpful Tips When Bringing Home Your New Puppy
There is lots of excitement and joy when it comes to bringing home your new fur baby. These five helpful...
Best Trails for Dog Walks by State
Find your next favorite walking spot with this handy guide of the top dog-friendly hike and bike trails by state....
Take Your Best Friend on an Adventure With These 9 Great Dog Walking Apps
These walking apps will get everyone’s tail wagging. Tracking workouts through apps and wearable fitness devices is one of the...
How microchips can help your missing pets come home
Most pet owners already know the basics when it comes to ensuring their cat or dog is well cared for....