Monday, October 27, 2014

Renting with pets

One of the top three reasons pet owners tell shelters they are giving up their pet is because of “moving” or “landlord” – but with some extra flexibility and knowledge about how to find a pet-friendly rental, or negotiating with your landlord, it doesn’t have to be that way! It is true that finding a [...]



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Thursday, October 23, 2014

A dog doesn’t care…

“A dog doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heard and he will give you his.” We love this quote from John Grogan. It’s so true and for cats and other pets too!!! Our pets love us with all of their hearts no matter our weaknesses. [...]



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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

How to make an indoor grass pet potty

Sometimes dogs or cats need an indoor place to go potty. You might be house training a baby kitten or puppy, getting an outdoor cat used to being and going potty indoors, or perhaps you have an elderly very-housebroken pet who won’t use pee pads and isn’t making it quickly enough to the outside. There [...]



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I’m a dogaholic

Rescuing a dog is a life-changing experience for so many people. Knowing you’ve saved a life is pretty profound and the great rewards our adopted pets bring to our world are simply immeasurable. Once you adopt one pet, you want to adopt them all! Have you had that experience, too? Tell us by commenting on [...]



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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Why and how to… train your cat to come when called

One of the first things I start doing the first day I have a new foster cat is to teach him or her to come when called. This isn’t just a party trick! Just like for dogs, teaching your cat “recall” or to come to you when you make a particular sound or say a [...]



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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Why do dogs chew?

Our friends over at Purina created this simple graphic to help you understand some of the key reasons that puppies and dogs often like to chew. It’s important to give your puppy or dog appropriate chew toys and treats so they can have relieve pent up stress and energy… and have some fun! It’s also [...]



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