We’ve seen some incredibly horrible natural disasters on the news lately, from wildfires to floods, to tornadoes. June 1 marks the beginning of Hurricane Season in the U.S. and weather analysts have said this summer could be one of the toughest and extremely active seasons yet. They have predicted there could be as many as […]
Having plants in the house is a very easy way to spruce up a room, and they can benefit our indoor air quality as well as our mood. The tricky part can be finding plants that are aesthetically pleasing to us and our particular tastes and safe for our pets. Cats and dogs sometimes chew […]
Last year I made a short list advocating adopting an adult dog. Adoption is a great way to bring a new best friend into your life. Whether it be a young cat or an older hamster, the affection, attention, and love that animals bring to us can, well, make us more human. Is it time […]
As pet owners and parents, it’s important that we teach children that pets are family members. While it is unreal to expect kids to be completely responsible for a pet’s well-being and care, it is possible to teach them what it means to be a good pet owner, how to humanely treat animals, and how […]
A few months ago we told you about what you can do to support the ending of puppy mills and raise awareness of how to find a good breeder. Pet stores in many states are slowly feeling the pressure to stop selling animals like they are objects. Some states are taking action and passing laws […]
A trip can be fun. A trip with your pet is even more fun. If you’re like me and live in a city, you may not have a car and renting is the only option for road trips. There are quite a few pet friendly car rental agencies. Some charge additional fees and others have […]
Many years ago, when New York Magazine was still in its infancy, I had a business luncheon with one of their editors. We went to a wonderful little restaurant, located upstairs on Second Avenue above a bank of stores. As we ordered, the restaurant slowly filled up, but was never crowded. And the food was […]
Let’s be honest, many of us have routines to help keep our moods up. We exercise, take walks, have a hobby, or a good close circle of friends. We may even have a therapist or go to a group that helps us express what’s going on, release the stress that we bottle up, and try […]
Heading to college and can’t bear to leave your buddy behind? There are a few colleges that allow pets to live with the students and not just a hamster or a fish. Some colleges have pet policies that allow cats and/or dogs and horses to come to college with your children. Here’s a few colleges […]
If you have a few acres of land, country home, or live on a farm and are looking for a pet that is affectionate, loyal, charming, and exotic you may want to consider a miniature donkey. Yup, a miniature donkey. They have become more and more popular lately due to a few well-known celebrities owning […]
Parakeets can make great pets. They don’t take up as much space as a cat or dog and often don’t require as much time or cost very much. They can live a long healthy life ranging from 10 to 14 years. If you have a parakeet or have been thinking of adopting one, here’s 10 […]
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 pets […]
By now many of us have watched or read about the shiba inu web cam on ustream.com where you can watch a litter of puppies grow up before they are adopted out. You have probably also seen a shiba inu in your neighborhood and have wondered what kind of disposition they have and if they […]
Have you ever gone to the local dog park and found yourself surrounded by a dozen or more dogs that are all the same breed and wondered what is going on? You probably went on a day when there was a breed-specific meet up happening. More and more people and their dogs schedule play dates. […]
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