Archive for April, 2010
Pet Stores in Kalamazoo, Michigan
The city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a good selection of locally-owned pet stores.
Some offer grooming services, and others offer luxury products for pampered pets. There is also a feed store for those who have livestock.
Bark’s 5th Avenue
Bark’s 5th Avenue is a large, well-stocked local pet store mostly centered around dogs. They have products for specific [...]
Upcoming Pet Events in Florida
If you plan on being in Florida within the next two weeks, there are a few nice events to look into, many of which are dog-friendly. They have activities for people and dogs with a variety of interests, such as charity walkathons, baseball games, portraits and fashion shows.
Spay Pasco Tails N’ Trails
Zephyr Park
Zephyrhills, Florida
April 24
This [...]
GO Green! With your cat’s poo
Earth Day is April 22 and many towns and cities recycle, compost food, and urge us to reuse bags when shopping. Did you know you can also be “green” when it comes to your cat’s poo?
If you’re a dog owner you probably have seen more choices for poop bags that are biodegradable and even [...]
Feeding Your Ferret Effectively
Ferret owners must pay attention to what they are feeding their furry friends in order to ensure a healthy diet and overall lifestyle.
Ferret diets should be high in calories and in protein. Being carnivores, their diet should consist mainly of meat. They do not have the proper digestive systems to handle a lot of vegetable [...]
Pug Clubs in the United States
If you love these cute little dogs, check out if there are any Pug clubs in your region! Some are involved in specialty shows, others hold social events, and others are connected to Pug rescues.
Pug Dog Club of America
The Pug Dog Club of America is the American Kennel Club’s parent club for the Pug dog [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a small city located in the southeast of the state, close to the Georgia border. It is located in the mountains, between the Appalachian Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau. Its nickname is “Scenic City,” as there is much beautiful nature to explore. There is a good deal of culture around this city, [...]
Dog-Friendly Vacationing in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachussetts
Martha’s Vineyard is one of the top summer vacation hot-spots in the Northeast. It is an island off of the coast of Massachusetts, and is full of wonderful beaches and forests to explore. There are no bridges to Martha’s Vineyard, so people and dogs need to either take ferries or fly to this island.
There are [...]
Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Low Rider
Corgis are very recognizable dogs. They are low to the ground, stocky, and have thick legs and long backs. But did you know there are two distinct types of corgis?
The cardigan welsh corgi and the pembroke welsh corgi have some physical differences and are named for the areas they originated from in Wales. [...]
Pet Stores in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida, has a bunch of local and chain pet stores that offer all sorts of pets for sale, and sell a wide array of different products. There are also dog-walking and pet-sitting services, as well as a store centered around wild bird supplies.
Carol’s Critters
Carol’s Critters is a locally-owned pet shop that has been open [...]
Upcoming Pet Events Around Oregon
There are some fun and educational events going on during the next couple weeks in Oregon. You can take classes and learn how to trap feral cats or massage dogs, or attend dog social hours.
Caring For Feral Cats
Greenhill Humane Society
Eugene, Oregon
April 17
This class will cover how to care for feral cats, as well as techniques [...]
