Bringing a new pet into your home is a wholesome and loving experience. No matter if you’re bringing in a dog or cat, or even just a hamster as a first pet, it can be a great decision. Yet it’s also important to note that sometimes, pets can be quite expensive to bring home, perhaps…
Getting a puppy might be one of the best things you ever do in your life, but it can also be a lot of work. People adore puppies, but they take a lot of time and energy, much like human infants. There are some things no one tells you about getting a new puppy. If…
While dog care doesn’t end with just good training and habits at home (because obviously, you’ll need to prepare for those times when he or she isn’t at home), home pet care is the perfect place to start. After all, your pup will be spending more time at home than in any other setting. Source…
Keeping a family pet can provide some tremendous benefits when raising a child. Taking care of a pet teaches responsibility, empathy for other creatures, and other important lessons. One lesson gained from having a pet is how to understand and cope with loss. It may not necessarily be a happy lesson, but it is one…
It’s already been a year since I wrote my first post about caring for your senior dog. Sunny is now 15 1/2, and although she has declined over the last few months, she is still enjoying life. Having an aging dog is never easy, but it honestly makes me so happy to be able to…
You know just how much joy your dog brings to your life, but you also bring a lot of joy to your dog’s life as well. There are so many ways you can enhance that. While your dog will be grateful that you provide him or her with food, shelter, and protection, there are always…
We got our Sunny from a rescue organization when she was 4 years old. She had been in a puppy-mill those first 4 years, as a breeder dog, living in a crate, with extremely poor care. (I don’t even like thinking about it.) Sunny is now a joyful 14 1/2 year old Yorkie, and we…
I love, love love gift guides, and I hope you do too. I thought our pets and pet owners would enjoy some fun, funny, and useful gifts. My gift guide is for them! Our Sunny is 15 years old and in kidney failure, so she is getting even more pampering than usual. (We’ve always used…
When my daughter was little, she was always asking for a new pet. Often, I gave in, and my excuse was, “Well, she wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.” Actually, though, I think I just wanted all the pets too. If you’re considering choosing a family pet, I have some experiences and tips to share….
See this adorable cat? (I’m just a tiny bit biased–she was ours. We lost her a few years ago, but we keep her memory close.) Lucy was taking time to smell the flowers. LET’S ALL DO THAT MORE OFTEN. Now, another challenge to myself this week is to create a card using this photo. (I’m…
Have you ever wondered how to house train a dog fast? Even a bit more tricky, have you ever wondered how to house train an adult dog? Here’s a fuzzy phone pic of our Sunny, in all of her ungroomed glory, that captures her quirky self. For those new to my blog, Sunny is our…
See the chair Lucy is lying on? (Well, you can’t actually see it much, but it’s there.) Every morning now, Lucy is demanding that the chair be placed in front of the French door in the kitchen so that she can lie in the sun. She’s learning that if she yells enough, I will do…