The heat of summer makes swimming and other water activities increasingly popular for both people and their canine friends.  Consideration must be taken when incorporating your canine into the watery fun of summer.  While most dogs are fairly capable swimmers, lack of experience and endurance can put the life of your beloved pet at [...]

  Let’s not forget our feline friends this summer while we are out enjoying the beautiful weather!  Cats are, obviously, safer inside the home than they are roaming outdoors; however, there are ways to allow your cat to safely enjoy the outdoors, fresh air, and the warmer weather.  Constructing or purchasing an outdoor cat pen [...]

Pet’s Name: Dakota   Hi, my name is Dakota, and I am a one year old Goldendoodle! My family adopted me at 3 months old, and I have been with them ever since. I love my family, especially my boy, Connor, who is the person I admire most. My favorite toy is my tennis ball. [...]

  Many pet parents think that their companions are immune to the harmful rays of the sun because of their fur, and while that may be the case for dogs and cats that have a thick coat of fur, the same is not true for pets that have thin fur or no fur at all.  [...]

Fun facts for you to share with your friends to get you through the end of the week!!   Unlike domestic cats, tigers do not purr.              

Pet’s Name: Cappy   Hi, my name is Cappuccino, but my friends call me Cappy. I am a 5 year old Lhasa Apso. My mom saw a picture of me on the internet at a place called The Animal House Rescue in Fort Collins; she came to visit me and it was love at first [...]

  Pet frogs can be fascinating creatures to raise and observe.  Tadpoles are frequently available to purchase, which makes owning a frog into an adventure of amazing transformation.  There are, however, a few things owners should know before making the decision to purchase their tadpole or pet frog.  Regardless of whether you purchase a full [...]

Fun facts for you to share with your friends to get you through the end of the week!!   Florida produces and supplies 95 percent of the tropical fish sold in North America.              

  As warmer weather becomes consistent, snakes begin to emerge from their winter slumber.  After a long winter’s nap, snakes are typically hungry and on the prowl.  Although they do not typically view our beloved pets as a meal, they may view them as a threat, and thousands of pets are bitten by venomous snakes [...]

  Many pet owners figure that their pet’s comfort level during the summer is directly related to the length of their fur, and while that may be true in some cases, in other breeds shaving their fur will actually add to their discomfort.  For dog breeds that have a double coat, shaving can cause damage [...]