November 12th, 2011  -  Atlanta, GA   Bring your pet to the ATLANTA PET EXPO Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 10AM to 6PM, located INDOORS at the beautiful North Atlanta Trade Center with FREE admission & parking. If you’re a pet owner – or want to be one – you’ll find everything you need under [...]

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 [...]

Summer is just around the corner, and time to venture outdoors with our pets.  We’re happy when we are outside in the fresh air and sunshine, but are you and your pet prepared?  Keeping them cool while outdoors if very important. They should not be kept outdoors for long lengths of time, and when they are they [...]

You’re looking for the perfect Dog Park in Metro Atlanta to roam free with your canine friend… From the city to the burbs these dog parks are sure to offer fun for you and your pooch. Check one out today and find your favorite! Here are a few… they aren’t listed in any particular order, but in [...]

Southern Hope Humane Society is near and dear to my heart and they need your vote! The “America’s Favorite Shelter” Contest, sponsored by Care2, ASPCA, and Adopt-a-Pet.com, is a chance for animal lovers to rally behind their favorite shelters. These shelters are often the last chance and refuge for thousands of animals. Now’s the chance to [...]

There are many reasons to have to visit the vet, and many ways to keep the visits down to a minimum. The annual vet visit is a must to insure your pet is healthy; however it doesn’t have to break the bank. Unfortunately there are vets out there who care a bit too much about [...]

In my opinion, I believe the article linked below is very misleading, but wanted to post it to see what other people think.  They state the following “How did Mother Nature get away with developing the canine species over 15 million years without the aid of dog vitamins? There were no veterinarians and no vitamin [...]

Have you ever wanted to know what breed your mixed breed is made up of? I was kind of shocked to see how many companies there are out there offering DNA testing for your dog. They say it’s simple, just 4 steps and reasonably priced. But what are you really getting, do they really work? This is [...]

Baxter has been entered in the ASPCA 2011 “I Saved My Pet!” Photo Contest! This April, in honor of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, ASPCA is pleased to announce the 2011 “I Saved My Pet!” Photo Contest. In 50 words or less, share your pet’s rescue story, and send it along with a prize-winning photo! Furry, finned [...]