A very cool blog about animals – domestic pets and wildlife too.
5 Questions to Ask a Potential Dog Sitter Leaving your pooch at home with a dog sitter is surprisingly nerve-racking. If you’ve ever tried to discuss this unique stress with someone who isn’t an animal person, they probably just didn’t get it. Since our dogs rely on us to keep them safe, choosing the right … Click here to read more
Building a Bond with Your K9 Partner The day a K9 officer meets his or her partner is a day that a lifelong bond is formed. It isn’t difficult to understand why—though they’ve got a badge and a set of crucial skills, at the end of the day, K9 officers are waggly-tailed, lovable companions that … Click here to read more
Working with Wildlife Do you have a passion for animals? Have you ever thought about finding a dream career working with wildlife? Many career paths can lead you to work with wildlife. Some wildlife careers might require advanced degrees and others no degree at all. Start your journey by getting your wildlife rehabilitation license with … Click here to read more
Bed Bug Dog Handler as a Career If you want to work with your dog every day, then think about a career in scent detection. There are so many opportunities for working with a scent detection dog; some options are volunteer and others, like a bed bug dog handler as a career, are paid. Almost … Click here to read more
Sixty-five percent of households in the United States own a pet. Whether the companion is a perky dog or mellowed cat, the majority of Americans are animal lovers. While many satisfy their passion for the beasts of the earth with one pet, some have a burning desire to pursue careers in wildlife. If you’re looking … Click here to read more
So You Want to Become a Veterinarian Guest Author: Dixie Somers Many people dream of becoming a veterinarian, but loving animals is only part of the skill set needed to thrive in the field. Working as a vet is challenging, exhausting and, at times, devastating. In order to truly decide whether or not it’s the right … Click here to read more
How Technology Plays a Role in Veterinary Care Guest Writer: Lizzie Weakley Veterinary medicine has changed drastically over the past century, both in response to the changing roles of pets in our society, and the development of new and improved technologies. Pets are often viewed as a member of the family and, as such, greater … Click here to read more
7 Tips for Beginner Pet Sitters If you enjoy spending time with animals and they seem to enjoy spending time with you too, you might have a future career as a pet sitter ahead of you! Pet sitting is the perfect opportunity for students to earn extra income, or for anyone with a flexible work … Click here to read more
Why You Should Start a Career in Animal Care Guest Writer: Kim Cabatuan Whether you’re a dog person, a cat person, or a zoo person – a career in Animal Care would definitely be something rewarding. Not only are you getting paid, but you also get to hang out with animals that you’re so interested … Click here to read more
Real Duties of a Veterinary Technician (that your career counselor doesn’t tell you about) by Guest Author: Andrea Hupp, Veterinary Tech The world needs more people like Jeanne Melanson. Rescuing and adopting so many animals is no easy task, especially when the majority of them end up passing away. It takes a strong and passionate … Click here to read more