I wouldn’t have thought so, with the cramped conditions, but from what I’ve read, there were dogs and some other livestock on the Mayflower. There are no reports that the Pilgrims brought any large livestock animals with them on the Mayflower.  But at least two dogs are known to have participated in the settling of Plymouth. [...]

If I could take my dogs everywhere, I surely would, but it’s not that simple.  I’ve stressed over how long I leave my dogs alone at home. Do they have a sense of time, how long are they waiting at the door for me? I’ve counted the hours, and scheduled my time to make sure [...]

Humans benefit from music from enjoyment to using it to calm nerves and even reduce heart rates. Research supports that it can also affects dogs. Hundreds of boarding kennels, animal hospitals, rescue shelters, and dog owners, have taken notice, using music to calm animals. So of course, people are making a business out of “pet-friendly” [...]

Actress and animal lover  Betty White, will grace the stage of the Beverly Hilton at the inaugural American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™ presented by CESAR® Canine Cuisine on October 1, 2011 in Los Angeles. The Hero Dog Awards, produced by Emmy® award winning MRB Productions, are a celebration of the powerful relationship between dogs [...]

The ASPCA wrote about Rayne Nolte who was in the parking lot of a Mankato, Minnesota, mall when she spotted Roxie, a Yorkie mix, trapped in a car. The temperature was 88 degrees with a heat index of 103, and Roxie’s owner was nowhere in sight. Rayne called mall security, who dialed 911. When the [...]

Before you decide to bring a pet into your home, there are responsibilities you must understand to be sure your pet stays healthy, happy and lives a long life. The cost can be a bit high at times, but there are many ways to save money. There are many organizations that offer low cost options for routine [...]

These beautifully crafted fire safety plaques will alert rescue workers in the event of a fire or other emergency within your home. Each plaque is 8.5″ X 8.5″ with 3 finishes to choose from. These attractive fire safety plaques are available in Burnished Copper, Burnished Brass or Burnished Nickel. These products are crafted of highly durable [...]

The 4th of July is just around the corner. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and please remember to keep your pets safety in mind too.  While the festivities may be great fun for us, our dogs and cats may not feel the same way. Dogs and cats have acute hearing, and those noisy [...]

Many dogs understand commands like sit, stay or speak. I think dogs are even smarter and understand more than some people give them credit for. Often times I’m shocked when my dogs seem to understand what I am saying and even respond to my movements. My dog Madison knows if I come downstairs fully dressed, [...]

Hey Dog Lovers and fans of Cesar Milan!  Dog lovers check out this awesome experience for the trip of a lifetime with you and your dog, and get some one-on-one training… Discover America is offering a “VIP Experience” trip for you and your dog to meet Cesar Milan, and even have lunch with him on the [...]