Archive for August, 2010
Caboodle Ranch: A Kitty City in Florida
In Italy, there’s a cat sanctuary located among the ruins in Rome. Torre Argentina is the name of the place and it is housed right in the ancient temples, among broken columns, old stone pedestals, and abandoned temples. These cats walk the same streets Julius Ceasar walked and have been there for probably over 100 [...]
Akita Clubs of the United States and Canada
Akitas are a breed of Japanese mountain dogs that are adapted for cold weather. They very tall and thick-boned with heavy coats. Akitas are known to be dignified, courageous and loyal dogs. There are a handful of different American and Canadian clubs that are devoted to this breed, and many of them organize activities like [...]
Pet Stores Around Salinas, California
Lots of great chain and local pet stores are in business around Salinas, California. Shoppers have several options to buy premium cat and dog food, aquarium supplies or pet travel accessories. There is also a dog boarding ranch!
Pet Fun at Harden Ranch Plaza
Pet Fun is a big discount pet store that has had over 30 [...]
40 Popular Pet Names
Naming your pet might seem like a simple task but as time goes on and you learn the personality of your new pet, the name doesn’t always seem to fit. I had written about some of the funky names I’ve heard in my time working with animals a few months back. If you’re thinking of [...]
Silly Sunday: Quotes About Dogs and Cats
Sometimes after a long day and annoying commute, I’m happy to come home to my cats. They’ll meow at me for about 20 minutes and then spend the rest of the night napping, purring, and hoping I give in and feed them till they burst. I know several people who have said that their [...]
Clean Up After Your Dog: It’s The Green Thing To Do
Did you hear the one about spray painting dog poo? No? Well, in England by a school there’s been a problem where people have walked their dogs and neglected to clean up after them. It’s become a problem and to drive the point home that this is messy, gross, and unpleasant, workers painted the [...]
Upcoming Pet Events Around Florida
A handful of different pet events are taking place in Florida throughout the next few weeks, some of which are dog friendly! Four of these events involve charity cocktail hours and snacks, while others are family-friendly events.
Paws for the Cause
Latitude’s Cabana Bar
Highland Beach, Florida
August 24
Paws for a Cause will be at the Latitude’s Cabana Bar [...]
Dog-Friendly Parks in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, is definitely a wonderful city to own a dog, with all of the nearby nature and off-leash dog areas!
If you are going to one of these lovely parks, be aware that many of them operate under certain off-leash hours or seasons. Some of these parks have fenced-in or outlined off-leash areas, and [...]
For the Birds: 7 Tips for a Bird-Safe Home
Birds are very sensitive when it comes to things they touch, breathe, and feel. Breathing in certain fumes that don’t often affect us or other pets like cats and dogs can seriously harm birds.
Given that many birds are small that we keep as pets, it’s especially dangerous for them to breathe in cooking fumes, [...]
Creating a Small Dog Play Group
Does your dog like to play with other dogs? Is he small and sometimes gets stepped on? Or is he too fast and the bigger dogs can’t keep up?
You may want to consider finding or starting a small dog play group. Size doesn’t always matter with dogs being friends. I’ve seen a boxer snuggle [...]
