Last weekend it was extremely hot in the Northeast, and I was very worried about Toby getting dehydrated or having a heatstroke. I know the typical signs of lethargic and panting, but it was hot, everyone was lethargic. So, I started to search around the web for some information and thought it would be good… Continue reading Knowing the Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet
If you are in New Jersey the Sweet Avenue Bake Shop's Cupcakefest 2010 kicks off today at 2 pm to raise money for the Passaic Animal Shelter.The event is at Rutherford' Lincoln Park Bandshell. There will be free mini-cupcakes, eating contests and an open casting call for Animal Planet's 'It's Me or The Dog.'Those attending… Continue reading Puppies and Cupcakes
When most people think about adopting a pet, it’s usually a dog or a cat, but as you will see on Petfinder, there are many more types of animals who also need homes. Everything from hamsters and chickens to horses and turtles need adopting! Several years ago I adopted two tortoises from a dog shelter… Continue reading Adopt-a-Pet Friday : Wings of Hope
Whenever I travel and have to leave Toby at home, I always feel so guilty that I come home with so many toys and treats to make up for it. My friends say he gets spoiled worse than a little kid when their parents go on vacation. So on this past trip to New Hampshire… Continue reading North Woods Animal Treats
We would all like to take our dogs everywhere we go, but sometimes it’s just not feasible. So, we have to make that guilty decision to [gasp] leave our beloved dog overnight at a kennel, our vet’s office if they have the facilities or in my case, a spa. Usually I’d leave Toby at my… Continue reading Tips on Picking a Place to Board Your Dog Overnight
Guest post by Maggie Marton of Oh My Dog! My dog Emmett is a therapy dog who adores children. Last month, on our first day at a new facility – a mental health hospital for children – we were led down a hallway to the activity room. A young girl sat on the floor sobbing… Continue reading Help End Breed Specific Legislation in Denver!
It was last Tuesday and Toby’s grandpa decided to take him for an evening walk. Because I wasn’t going to be home till late he figured he would tucker the little boy out. As they were walking down the middle of the street, a small 5 pound ball of fluff came running out of a… Continue reading If You Support Breed Specific Legislation, Read This
Toby does not wear sweaters when it’s cold, jackets when it’s raining or doggie t-shirts for fun — and it’s not for a lack of trying. Putting him in a dog-sized Yankees jersey would be fun, but maybe his name should have been Houdini, because he can get them off in a second. The one… Continue reading Dressing Your Dog: Harley-Davidson Gear
This week we are featuring People for Animals, a New Jersey-based spay/neuter clinic and rescue. The reason being that I have that itch — you know the one that naggs at you to get another pet. And that’s when I saw Andy. He is soooo precious and I almost didn’t write about him because I… Continue reading Adopt-a-Pet Friday: People for Animals
Big shout out and thanks to the amazing folks over at TPPC.tv for writing about summer water safety for you pet and featuring both Toby and My Tail Hurts From Wagging So Much! We had just come back from the vet when they tweeted us and told us about their post. It made our day,… Continue reading TPPC.tv Feature on Water Safety
