5 Creative Ways You Can Help Out Shelter Dogs In Need
what’s more satisfying than helping out innocent shelter dogs in need? Sure, if you have a few dollars to donate to your local shelter, they’re always in need of extra funds. But there are other creative ways you can help out the canines that don’t involve spending a dime. 1) Donate Supplies – One Man’s Trash Is A Shelter’s Treasure Often times, shelters are working on limited resources and donations are greatly appreciated. While it’s best to pick up the phone and ask the
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Owners
The New Year invokes a time of reflection and setting intentions for the upcoming year. We know how busy life can get between all of our commitments and responsibilities, and it can be easy to lose track of the nuances of what’s going on in our pet’s lives. As pet owners ourselves, we are revisiting what we feel are important aspects of being a pet parent. Here is our list of 10 New Year’s Resolutions to be better pet parents: 1. Measure food. Measuring your pet’s food can h
How to make your Pet love Vet Visits
Strange as it may seem, many pets do love coming to the vet. Where else do you get endless treats and attention? If your dog or cat shakes uncontrollably, paces and refuses to take treats from your well-meaning vet, it is possible to make those visits enjoyable. Here are a few strategies you can use to make the whole experience more enjoyable for you and your pet. 1. If it is just a routine health check and your pet is generally pretty well, remember the power of food rewa
The Five Cs of Senior Cat Care
As our feline friends age, they need us to understand and accommodate their special needs. I’m lucky to have known quite a few cats who survived well into their teens. My Zuse, lived to be almost 19 – about 96 in human years – and she enjoyed a good quality of life right up until the end because I did these five things, now onto my five Cs of senior cat care: Cut her some slack: As your cat ages, she may start doing things that annoy you. She might get more vocal, start
What is it with cats and cardboard boxes?
Have you ever bought something that came in a cardboard box, left the box on the floor for 30 seconds, and then turned around to find it is now your cat’s new favourite thing? What is it with cats and boxes? We had a shot at working it out. It doesn’t matter if it’s big or small, cats don’t seem to discriminate when it comes to a good cardboard box. I wouldn’t be so silly as to suggest that I have cats figured out (who could possibly understand what goes on in a cats mind?
