One of the better perks to having a full backyard is the enrichment it can bring to your animal family members. You can do a lot with a backyard to help enrich the lives of your dogs, cats, or any other animals you may care for. There are several steps you should take to ensure the space is safe and adequate for your animals to roam freely.
She's baaack … and she's mad. That's right, summer has arrived with her usual flaming fury, storming through the valley with her hair on fire. She's big, she's bad, and she's a beast. She'll eat you up and spit you to the ground without even breaking a sweat. And that's on an 85-degree day.
Reggie, aged nine, and Katie, aged ten and a half, have lived together from puppyhood and came into NY/NJ Scottie Rescue together. Erica from the rescue thinks that they do not necessarily need to be adopted together. Reggie is the alpha. He is a happy, bouncy boy that is very friendly. He does well with people and other dogs, though he is a bit bossy.
As we are thrust into the chaos of kitten season, I continue to get calls and texts every single day from people needing help with kittens. However, I can’t help everyone. There is only one of me. Everyone has an excuse why they can’t step up to the plate, and everyone thinks that their reasons are the most valid.
If you’ve ever noticed that your dog seems to reflect your energy, your mood, and sometimes even your habits, you’re not imagining things. Dogs are incredibly attuned to their humans—and they share your space as well as your life. So it makes sense that the choices you make around your home impact both your well-being and your dog’s, for better or worse.
There’s something about having a pet that just slows you down in the best way. You come home after a long day, toss your keys on the counter, and before you can even finish exhaling, there’s a wagging tail or a warm purr waiting for you. Pets have a way of pulling you out of your own head and anchoring you in something that feels grounding and real.
At just under a year old, Bixby should have been discovering the joys of puppyhood—cuddling on the couch, learning new tricks, chasing tennis balls in a backyard. Instead, he’s spent nearly his entire young life in a shelter.
Regular veterinary visits are essential for maintaining your dog's health and well-being. These visits encompass a range of health checks and preventive measures that help shield your canine companion from common ailments. By understanding the key elements of these visits, dog owners can ensure their pets live long, healthy lives.
Spring has sprung, the grass is green, yadda, yadda, yadda. Yes, it’s a beautiful time of year, with everything blooming, everyone sneezing, and the world spinning as it should. I do enjoy this balmy weather, but it only reminds me of the inevitable arrival of summer. And if you’ve read my babblings for any amount of time, you know how much I despise that hot, sweaty season.
If you’ve ever come home after a stressful day and been greeted by a wagging tail or a gentle nudge from your cat, you’ve felt the calming power of a pet. For many people, pets aren’t just companions. They’re family. They offer comfort, stay close when we’re down, and bring joy in quiet, meaningful ways.
