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Hospitality Industry Partnership for Pets

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I  love it when I find out about new and creative ways organizations are finding to help homeless pets.  The November issue of Dog Fancy features an article on Hospitality Industry Partnership for Pets. The initiative was started by Scott Chapman, a 20 year veteran in the hospitality industry.  Chapman says a 500-room hotel can […]

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  November 18, 2011   No comments

What if You Should Predecease Your Pet?

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The Spirit of Bo, returning to enlighten my readers: Although I have been gone for awhile now, I hope I am never out of mind. Jessie and Marty are doing well with this blog, but sometimes I just have to make an unexpected appearance.  Since my passing, I have been busy looking over Jessie, Marty, […]

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  November 8, 2011   No comments

What To Do If You Find A Stray Dog

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It’s happened to many of us, we see a dog running around the neighborhood looking lost and afraid and we want to help.  So what should you do to help reunite lost dog and owner? First, check to see if the dog is wearing a tag that has the owner’s contact information on it.  If […]

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  September 8, 2011   No comments

Can’t Get the Dog to Sleep Through the Night?

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Bo, the cat who can sleep anytime, anywhere, anyhow: Sometimes when you bring that new pet home, rescue or not, it can exhibit trouble sleeping through the night. He is in a new environment, quite possibly scared, anxious, and worried.  Even our dear friend, Bolt, a lovable Yorkie-Poo, likes to keep his owner up at night, […]

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  October 18, 2010   No comments

Is Your Dog Getting Enough of the Right Exercise?

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Different dog breeds have varying exercise needs.  Small companion breeds, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, don’t need strenous workouts, but do need good exercise and stimulation.  Working breeds, like the Border Collie, are bred for stamina making their exercise needs much more strenuous.  Consider the activity your dog’s breed was meant to perform, […]

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  March 28, 2010   No comments

Is Your Pet Fit or Fat?

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Did you know about 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are overweight?  Being overweight leads to a higher risk of arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and behaviorial problems in dogs and cats. Not sure if your pet is fit or fat?  A fit dog or cat’s ribs can be felt and there is […]

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  March 21, 2010   No comments