Famous American Pet Toy Inventions Through History Guest Writer: Rachelle Wilber If there was a museum devoted to famous American pet toy inventions, the following toys would certainly have a place in their hall of fame. Flavored Chew Toys Chew toys, like the ones marketed by Benebone, have real flavors like bacon and peanut infused … Read more
Getting a Macaw? Some important things to consider Macaws are colorful, intelligent, social birds and they make amazing pets, but they are not for everybody. To help you decide if a macaw is the right companion for you, I have compiled a list of ten things to consider before getting a macaw. Image Source: Pixabay.com … Read more
Cameo Anderson – Pet Portrait Artist Michigan, USA Cameo Anderson, Pet Portrait Artist & Illustrator I’m 35, from Michigan, and I have two different colored eyes (note the photograph). The cloud covered eye doesn’t do much besides look cool. 🙂 So I like to tell people that “I can paint with one eye tied behind … Read more
The Cost of Owning a Horse Owning a horse. It’s every little girls dream (and a lot of little boys dreams too). Whether they want to one day become a professional show jumper, dressage competitor or just an all-round animal lover, the cost of owning a horse is an expensive hobby. Firstly, you have to … Read more
Bringing a Dog Home for the First Time So you’ve made the decision to become a dog-owner: congratulations! It’s a wise move, and the rewards will be forthcoming straight away. But with the many pleasures and comforts of sharing your home with a dog, come responsibilities and challenges that the uninitiated, no matter how dog-crazy, … Read more
Pet Home Alone Card Taking the Safety of Your Pet to the Next Level Illness and accidents are inescapable. Sometimes, you may be injured in accidents or fall sick, and your pets are left with no one to check on them. A pet home alone card can be handy in such circumstances. This card can … Read more
Puppy Mill Awareness Day Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) takes place every September to spread awareness of the awful truth behind the puppy mill industry. This year it falls on September 19th. The purpose of this day is meant to encourage people to adopt a pet — not purchase one. The movement began in 2004 … Read more
 What Happens When a Gecko Loses its Tail? Have you ever wondered what happens when a gecko loses its tail? Did you lizards can regenerate their tails? The process is called Caudal Autotomy (Greek: self-amputation). This can happen when the tail is pulled hard enough, or they “drop” their tails to escape predators. The tail … Read more
National Guide Dog Month September is National Guide Dog Month. To celebrate, I’m partnering with Natural Balance (the maker of premium-quality pet food) and Guide Dogs for the Blind (a non-profit charitable organization that raises and trains exceptional guide dogs to serve the blind and visually impaired) to spread awareness about the amazing bond between people … Read more
Pet Friendly Workplace Trend is Growing I won’t have to argue with anyone reading this that pets are awesome and bring so much love and joy into our lives. Being able to stay home with them all the time is the dream for many. Unfortunately, that is not possible for those of us who have … Read more