Human Pet Connection

A Memorial: Remembering Friends We Lost in 2018
Each year, I look back on the year ending and recall friends that passed away. This year was especially tough, with five pet friends passing over the Rainbow Bridge. Some of them were long time friends, some new, but all were special in their own way. They will all be forever missed by those of […]
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Pet Friendly Colleges: Not As Many As You Might Think
According to a recent CNBC.com article, in a poll of 1,000 colleges and universities across the country only 4% of those polled permitted students to bring pets with them to the dorm. For those pet friendly colleges, rules and guidelines vary from campus to campus. Review College Pet Policy In Advance Some pet friendly colleges […]
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How to Communicate With Cats: No ESP required!
Marty’s spent some time observing dogs and humans interacting, and it always amuses him how dogs enjoy and understand such simple commands as “Sit;” “Stay;” “Down;” and “Fetch.” To communicate with cats, there’s a little more finesse involved. However, do you know how to communicate with your cat? Felines do tend to be a bit […]
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Love Your Cat: Add Extra Touches to His Day
Cats love their people. They are not immune to those loving and thoughtful extra gestures that will keep their loyalties focused upon us. And the best part? It doesn’t really take much effort on your part to love your cat a little extra once in a while! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive […]
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6 Ways to Show Your Cat You Love Him This Valentine’s Day!
Party Marty here! Love is in the air! Do you feel it? Of course you do, as I am in the house! It is Valentine’s Day, and this lovable cat wants to share what is on his heart with you today! February 14th is a great day to celebrate your pet….mainly, your cat! Of course […]
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Change A Pet’s Life Day: How You Can Help
Today is Change A Pet’s Life Day. This day was established to bring focus to pet adoption, the plight of homeless pets, and inform people on ways to help. Want to help but aren’t sure what you can do? Check out these suggestions: Ideas To Change A Pet’s Life Adopt I’m a huge advocate of […]
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It’s January! It’s National Train Your Dog Month! Let’s Go!
Did you know January is National Train Your Dog Month? Yes! That’s right! It is time to train your canine and build a lasting bond with him or her. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers began this campaign back in 2010 in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of socialization and training. Above […]
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Tribute To Friends We Lost In 2017: Posh and Otis
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the good times, and to remember those loved ones we lost. This year, we lost two friends, Posh and Otis. Following is a tribute to each of them: Posh Posh was quite a girl. A rescued Sheltie, she was a bit slow to warm […]
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Dog Behavior: 5 Reasons Why Dogs Sit On Feet
There are many reasons dogs sit on feet. Is he pushy? A love bug? An anxious dog who doesn’t like to let his owner out of his sight? Let’s look at some common reasons our dogs sit on feet: Reasons Dogs Sit On Feet Dominance If you have a very dominant dog, he may sit […]
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Cat Behavior: Cat Secretly Plotting Against You Or Just Having Fun?
Even for those of us that consider ourselves cat lovers, there are aspects of cat behavior that can be considered confounding, at best. Cats are sometimes referred to as jerks online, their behaviors aren’t necessarily jerky, just misunderstood by us humans. The question I offer today is this: Does your cat secretly hate you? […]
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