Getting along is possible It can be hard to get used to living with someone day in and day out, even when you are in love with that person. It can…

Every dog deserves a loving home, but should every person have a dog? As much as I advocate adopting unwanted pets and opening your home and heart to…

Make sure your pup has their favorite toys Deciding to take a vacation can be a daunting undertaking for pet owners. Unless you have family who are r…

How does your pup sleep? There have been times when I’ve looked at my black lab mix, Django and chihuahua mix, Hayley both curled up in tight ball-li…

Some signs can be subtle. It’s every owner’s worst fear.  Your older pup is getting on in years and slowing down. Of course, with regular check-ups y…

Who's that doggie? When  Django  was still young, every now and then,  she  would wake up, stand, and start barking in the middle of the night an…

Dogs can overheat quickly in the sun Hayley and Django were really huffing and puffing one particularly hot day last summer. Just going out in the ya…

There are countless articles and books on puppy care, but considerably less advice is available about caring for senior dogs.  Senior dogs are wonder…

Summer is here and the heat is on, but that doesn’t mean you have to hide out at home. Whether you’re a beach or a mountain lover, you can …

Having a pet is good for your baby,  says a study  out of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Researchers at the hospital studied nearly 5…

By Amanda Sullivan What is  breed-specific legislation ? Most dog lovers probably know how pit bulls unjustly get a bad rap but many people still…

“Having your furry family members tag along on summer vacation is becoming more popular with pet owners, but it also adds an extra level of resp…