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 [...]

I saw this interesting story on the Today Show . The story was written and told by correspondent Jill Rappaport There is a homeless shelter in the South End of Boston that has a very special program. The shelter not only gives homeless men a roof over their head, but provides a safe haven for abandoned [...]

There are fussy and picky eaters that will always be, the ones that can be trained to eat regularly, the ones that start a habit of being picky due to a possible health issue, or a variety of other reasons. I searched a few sites and came up with a lot of different questions and [...]

I think I’ve taught all of the dogs that I’ve had some sort of manners… don’t jump, don’t lick, don’t bite; the basics. I’m not claiming to have had dogs with the best manners, but they have all been pretty well behaved. The one “bad manner” that frustrates people the most doesn’t really bother me that [...]

Spring is upon us! I’m looking forward to spending time in several dog parks. I really enjoy taking my dogs to the local dog parks. Madison, my shepherd mix and Baxter my maltese mix and I have visited a few , but I’m looking forward to finding others to visit. I’ve had both good and bad [...]

Animal hoarding involves keeping higher than usual numbers of animals as pets without having the ability to properly house or care for them, while at the same time denying this inability. Hoarders are deeply attached to their pets and find it extremely difficult to let the pets go. They typically cannot comprehend that they are [...]

Flea control and preventative is a pet owners responsibility. Fleas can be a major problem for dogs and dog owners. Your pet may be exposed to fleas anywhere: in your own backyard, when you are on walks or even in your own home, and not just in the summer months. Each female flea can produce, 40 [...]

While preparing for the New Year’s Eve festivities, don’t forget to make sure your pets are safe from harm. For some, being greeted by strangers coming over for a holiday party is stressful enough, not to mention the noise makers and fireworks When the clock strikes midnight and fireworks begin, please make sure that your [...]

The holidays are upon us and with the hustle and bustle we need to make sure that our pets have a safe and happy holiday also. There are a few things to keep in mind. Make sure your tree is well secured. Trust me, I know from experience, it’s no fun to come out in the morning [...]

I read an interesting article today on reddit.com and wanted to post the question to all of you… if you felt that your neighbors pet was being neglected or mistreated, would you step in? Please read the “The neighbor’s dog is breaking my heart” article below. >>>>>>>>>> So, I moved into this neighborhood about a [...]