In 2020, over two million dogs entered shelters in the US. And one of them might be waiting for you to come and take them home. But before you adopt a new furry friend, it's essential to be informed and prepared about pet ownership. After all, rescuing an animal is a significant-though-worthy responsibility. Read on to learn [...]
Dogs with separation anxiety can wreak havoc on your home. Destructive chewing, urinating and defecting, howling, barking, whining so much the neighbors are annoyed; all of these are characteristics of separation anxiety. Dogs who are otherwise friendly, calm, and fully house-trained are suddenly transformed the minute you leave your house into panicky, loud creatures you [...]
Let’s face it. Pet allergies are the worst, particularly if you’re an animal lover or live with one. While there’s no cure for allergies, there are some things you can do to help all of you live more comfortably. Pet allergies are caused by dander, which is found in the hair and saliva of cats [...]
Are you thinking it’s time to get a pet? There are so many decisions to be made before you bring home your furry friend. Dog or cat? Or gerbil? Will he or she be crated? Sleep in your bed? Allowed on the furniture? How big or small? It goes on and on. One of the [...]
Bringing home a new pet can be fun, nerve-wracking, stressful, joyful – any of the above, or all of the above. It’s not rare to find a new pet owner standing in the middle of their living room, watching their new pet run around in circles sniffing at everything and trying to figure out where [...]
