Breed Highlight: Austrailian Cattle Dog

Breed Highlight: Austrailian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dogs (sometimes known as heelers) were originally bred to drive cattle. They do so by nipping at the legs of livestock “encouraging” them to change directions. They are good at their jobs! They are highly motivated and enjoy challenging...

6 Things to Watch for During the Holidays

There are many dangers to watch out for during the holidays. We often talk about the most obvious ones. I wanted to talk specifically about situations to be aware of when you have guests over to visit. Open doors. When there are lots of people coming in and out you...

The Perfect Time for Giving

As we get closer to Thanksgiving there are lots of requests for donations. We would like to donate to every cause but it just isn’t possible. We would like to take a moment to talk about our two preferred charitable organizations. Senior Pet Assistance Network...
5 Ways To Help Our Wild Friends

5 Ways To Help Our Wild Friends

I’m a lover of all animals. I know that the closer we get to winter the harder it gets for wild creatures to adjust. Our human world has interrupted their natural habitats, making it difficult for them to survive. Here are a few simple things that you can do to...
Presidential Pets

Presidential Pets

It is Election Day! Left, right, Republican or Democrat? Cat? Dog?… Sheep? There have been some really fun and amazing pets at the White House. Here are a few of my personal favorite presidential pets. I’m going to start with our most recent presidential...
Chilly Weather, Achey Bones

Chilly Weather, Achey Bones

Happy November! The cold weather is creeping in slowly but surely. For seniors (pets and people!), arthritis is serious issue. If left unchecked arthritis can cause permanent damage to joints and make life unbearable. Take control of your pet’s arthritis so that...