Archives for January 2012

Cold Weather and Your Canine Companion

The first day of winter – which was also National Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day – has long since passed, but the risks associated with me and my furry friends being exposed to chilly weather are still cold hard facts. I’m fortunate that my Husky coat provides me with some awesome insulation, but even […]

Suffering from Kitty “Cat-choos?”

While the members of the kitty kingdom like to think we’re better than dogs on every level known to humankind, we’re not very happy about the unenviable distinction that the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has bestowed upon us that reports how cats cause allergy problems for people on a level that’s nearly double […]

The Benefits of Adopting a Dog Instead of Buying One

I hope that you don’t take this the wrong way, but I have to confess that I’ve always been slightly confused by the reaction that many human beings seem to have to the concept of dog adoption. If you’re wondering how a handsome Husky like me has ever even encountered such a subject, trust me […]

Where To Buy your Dog?

The pros and cons of dealing with different dog sources. With so many dogs available for adoption or sale, you wouldn’t think we’d need to write an article about such a topic. Think of this as more of a pros and cons tip sheet; a listing of things that you should consider in relation to […]

The Cost of Dog Ownership

Seeing a box of adorable puppies available free at the local farmer’s market can cause almost anyone to lose touch with reality. Such people might suddenly find themselves at home with a new bundle of furry joy but absolutely no supplies on hand to properly take care of their new companion. Whether dog ownership comes […]

Choosing a Healthy Dog

Regardless if you’ve decided to get a purebred dog or a loving “mutt,” you’ll want to make sure that the dog you’re interested in offering your heart and home to is as healthy as they are happy. To help you make such a decision, we’d like to recommend that you follow a few general guidelines […]

How to Safely Have an Indoor/Outdoor Cat

I obviously can’t speak for all of my feline friends, but feeling a fresh breeze blow across my whiskers and the sun shine warmly down upon my fur makes me want to purr louder than if someone had just given me a new catnip toy. I’d love to think that I could freely roam around […]

Treating Your Dog to Chocolate

OK – we get it. Dogs really do understand that many human beings like chocolate almost as much as they like their canine companions. Combining those two loves also seems like a favorite bipedal pastime as I’ve truly lost count of how many furry pals I’ve met at the local doggy park that are named […]