Ever since the beginning of time, cats and dogs have been portrayed as archenemies. While some brave felines and coolheaded canines get along enough to debunk the stereotype, others hiss and bark at each other so much that we’re ultimately reminded of where Jim Davis got the idea to make his two most famous characters, Garfield and Odie, weary of each other. If you think that owning a cat means you can’t get a dog, and vice versa, then you’re {Read More}
The other day, my sister was telling me about how a former roommate of hers would pick up her dog by the scruff of his neck and beat him whenever he did something bad. Before I could say anything, my sister quickly added that the dog was no longer under the former roommate’s watch (as he had gone to a better home). That didn’t keep me from feeling shocked, hurt, and beyond angry – the way I always feel whenever {Read More}
Did you know that most common excuse people conjure up for not getting a dog is that they hardly have any time to take care of a dog? Not only that, but some people who do have dogs sometimes struggle with finding enough time to feed, walk, play, and train their canines. That being said, spending less than adequate time with your dog is unacceptable. If your dog normally spends more than half of the day alone or confined to {Read More}
Kikeli is the Hawaiian word for “tiger”. My cat’s previous owner named her Kikeli because – you guessed it – she kind of looked like a tiger. People either love or hate the name. My mom has made it known that that it was the stupidest name she had ever heard. Not everyone agrees with her. A couple days ago, I took Kikeli to the vet’s office, where the vet technician fawned over how beautiful her name was. Did you {Read More}
Any rabbit owner would agree that rabbits make magnificent pets. They’re adorable, highly intelligent, independent, and clean. They’re kind of like cats, but without the god complex. Also, rabbits can be litter trained! By nature, rabbits tend to choose or a few places to do their business, which makes it really easy to pick up after them. All you have to do is to teach them to use the litter box, and then you’re golden. You can even teach an {Read More}
Have you ever seen that Golden Girls episode where Rose found a dog at the supermarket and became so attached to it that when she returned the dog to his owner, she went to a shelter and adopted 10 more dogs? Betty White, the actress who played Rose, would’ve done the same thing in real life. She has helped animals so much her whole life, because she firmly believes in animal welfare and health. Today, White is known as a {Read More}
Summer is here! Cue a collective cheer all across the east, Midwest, and the west! If you listen hard enough, you can make out some excited barking, as well! Dogs are probably even happier than we are about the long-anticipated arrival of summer. They know that it means they can finally frolic in the grass, play fetch, bask in sun puddles, visit dog parks, stick their heads out of car windows, and spend some quality time outdoors with their favorite {Read More}
Most pet owners refer to their pets as their “furry children”, so it’s only natural that pets sometimes find themselves attending weddings. It’s not uncommon to find a bride enlisting her dog into the wedding party as her flower girl, or a groom standing at the altar with his pet snake wrapped around his arm. Okay, that might be a little unusual, but we’re seeing more and more furry (or scaled, or beaked) friends at weddings nowadays. If you want {Read More}
Attention, all smartphone-addicted pet owners! We have great news for you. You can program your smartphone to help you become a better pet parent! There are many different apps that revolve around pets, but a few of them are truly exceptional and helpful. Here, we have a list of 5 useful smartphone apps for you to check out. Pet Food Recall Keep yourself up to date with the latest data about pet food recalls. The app automatically pulls data from {Read More}
So you just welcomed a kitten into your home. Congratulations! Have you given her a name yet? If not, that’s OK. Sometimes it’s best to just let the name come to you during an Aha! moment. While you don’t have to conjure up a moniker for your newest feline family member right away, you need to make your home as safe as possible before adopting her. Kittens are naturally curious animals, so they tend to get into everything. Your home {Read More}
