Pets

Many pet guardians are troubled by mixed messages from government and the media this holiday season, as reports of pet illnesses from Chinese pet jerky treats are resurfacing. Though the FDA’s most recent response to these unsolved “mystery illnesses” includes…Read More

Name: Marley Breed: Shih-Tzu/Cocker Spaniel Age: 1 years old Size: 20 pounds Diet: Everything Funny Habit: Marley likes to chase her best friend Lola (see the August pet of the month) around the house; Lola usually wins. Favorite Toy: She just eats. Adorable Eccentricity: Since Marley is…Read More

Abbie is an Australian Kelpie and rescue dog in San Diego with an amazing cinderella story. After being rescued at six months old by the Humane Society in Silicon Valley, she was adopted by Michael Uy who  transformed Abbie to…Read More

Name: Lola Breed: Shih-Tzu/Pekingnese Age: 1 years old Size: 12 pounds Diet: Dinnertime Leftovers Funny Habit: Lola likes to chase her best friend Marley (my other dog, who is slightly larger) around the house and nom on her ear. Favorite Toy: Marley’s Ear. Adorable Eccentricity: Lola will…Read More

Roo was the runt from a litter of 8 kittens! This might explain for his lack of wit and no desire to explore. Roo is not exactly your most social cat, and enjoys staying under his mommy’s bed for about…Read More

After many months of searching and signing up for rescue groups, we found Chowder online at the NYC ASPCA. We had a good feeling that we could give Chowder a forever home. He’s got a ton of energy and lots…Read More

Penny is an eccentric and super friendly English bulldog. She loves constant affection and attention, and doesn’t understand why everyone that walks by her doesn’t give her a big hug (I don’t really understand that either – with that face…Read More

You’ve perhaps heard about the annual Blessing of the Animals–this happens in various cities around the country–where pet owners can bring their animal to a local church where the priest leads a ceremony and blesses each animal with Holy Water.…Read More

Bowie is a 5 month old Havanese to a first time dog owner. Bowie immediately stood out because, while lovable and sweet, he has a very strong personality. In fact, I’ve taken to calling him “my little maniac” because he…Read More

FLEA is a four-letter word. Actually it’s a five letter word….”fleas.” There’s never just one flea on your pet or in your home. Even though fleas are a year around pest in some states, to most of us, this dreaded…Read More