Human Pet Connection
How to Keep a Cat from Becoming Bored
Party Marty here, still a little worn out from watching that NCAA basketball game last night: So, Kentucky won. Oh, well…what are you going to do? Let’s play! That’s right! Play! As a cat, it sometimes can get boring sitting around all day, waiting for the occasional belly rub or treat. I need more […]
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Cats and Dogs Working Together To Find Lost Pets
This story was featured on the Animal Planet Show Must Love Cats. Cheeto the cat helps train dogs to help find lost cats. Check out Karma the Pit Bull Detective…..this is a cool story!
Watch VideoLearn to Speak Dog! Know the Signals!
Bolt, guest Yorkie-Poo blogger: When, oh when is my human going to get this??? She should learn to speak “dog.” Whenever she has to reprimand the other dog in the house – never me…I behave very well – she mistakes that dog’s turning its head and walking away for sulking. In actuality, that dog is […]
Continue ReadingDo Your Homework Before Buying From A Breeder
I’m an advocate for adoption vs. buying when it comes to adding a new pet to your home, but for those looking for purebred puppies through a breeder, here are some points to check out: Breeder should breed puppies that are mentally, genetically and physically healthy. They should have paperwork available for you to review […]
Continue ReadingThe Powerful Presence of Cats
Welcome! The Spirit of Bo returns! I hope you all have missed me! I could not help but return for a visit on this beautiful Spring day. Party Marty is napping away and Jessie is probably admiring herself in a mirror somewhere. They left the computer on, so I could not resist. Here are some […]
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What’s Up With the Waving Kitty?
Ever wonder what’s up with the waving cat statues? Check out this video about the legend of Maneki Neko
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Take A Chill Pill With Reiki
Does your cat act out when you’re away? If so, he/she might be stressed out and some reiki might help. I wrapped a pet sitting gig today with longtime client Abby the Cat. Abby, like most shy cats, hides when her people are gone. In her case, it’s been even more stressful because the house […]
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The Break-Up: Who Gets The Pets?
When couples split, custody of family pets is becoming an increasingly larger issue. Although these cases can be quite heated, the parties involved are usually genuinely concerned about the welfare of the pet. Points to consider when deciding custody include: Age of the pet (Does it make sense to uproot the animal and force them […]
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Do You Allow Your Pet to Sleep in Bed with You? It Might Not Be a Good Idea!
Bolt, the Yorkie-Poo guest blogger: When my humans tell me, “It’s time to go night-night,” I know exactly what that means, so I dash up the long, winding staircase and race down the hall to the last bedroom and hop upon my big fluffy pillow. If the other dog in the house is lucky, I’ll […]
Continue ReadingSurfing the Counter Instead of the Waves
Coconut, pictured here, is a notorious counter surfer. So much so that a couple of weeks ago she grabbed an asthma inhaler from the counter and went on to eat it! That near-death experience hasn’t dampened her surfing habit, though. Why do some dogs like to counter surf? Researchers at Hood College actually did a […]
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