If you’re on the fence about getting a dog, here are 10 reasons for your to consider getting off that fence. But remember, be 100% sure that you’re ready for a dog before you adopt. I’ll start. No particular order.#1) A reason to get up in the morning.When I was a little girl, my mom told me, “I don’t have time to get sick or hurt. I have to take care of and love you.” That’s why I’m a pup mommy.#2) You learn what unconditional love is.No judgment on how you look. Forgiveness no matter...
This is the story about a dog who died a needless death at the hands of an out-of-control killing facility known as the New York City Animal Care and Control (NYACC). Just the name “animal care” is an oxymoron. Run my Risa Weinstock, CEO, this shelter may not have one of the highest kill rates in the country, but when it chooses to kill, it doesn’t discriminate between healthy dogs, seniors, and medically challenged. But the euthanasia taking place in this specific case violated not only the stray hold law, but the law of morality....
So you’re thinking of starting a pet sitting business or doing pet sitting as a side gig?What are the questions you should be asking the owner of the dog if you decide to do this? Because the questions you ask are what is going to make you in demand. As the owner of four pups, if I hired a pet sitter, I would expect the person to ask me these questions, with the main question being, what is your contact information? For the other questions, I’ve broken them down into five categories. Or, if you...
This post is for you if you’re thinking of adding to your pup family. You already have a dog and now, you’re thinking of adding a second dog. But should you? Are you really ready for another dog?Let’s see.Coming from a multiple dog family for over 20 years, starting with one, then 2, then three and finally adding a fourth, I can speak from plenty of experience. Plus, I’m a one-person household, so I know the daily rigors of caring for multiple pups, a house, and a full-time job.But let’s talk about you. Getting a...
Summer is here and where I live, it’s currently 97 degrees. For many of us, we’re planning, or have planned, our summer vacations and getaways, including our four-legged best friends. So here are some tips about traveling/vacationing with your dog. Whether you’re an experienced or first-time dog owner, take a scan through just to make sure you don’t forget anything.First Aid Kit Toys and Toys e-collar for hikingMake sure your dog is micro-chipped. And if you adopted your dog, make sure the micro-chip is registered to your name and not the previous owner.Be sure your...
Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is now behind us. As we march on to the 4th of July, that means fun in the sun with your four-legged buddy. Whether it’s hiking, jogging, camping, or just going for a walk and throwing the ball, you and your pup are all in for a great summer.But, along with the fun, you have to keep an eye on your pup (just like with children) especially when those temperatures start to soar. If you’re new to being a dog owner, or if you haven’t had a pup...
You’re a dog owner. You love your dog. Do you ever worry what might happen to your dog if it encounters a law enforcement officer in the line of duty?
Two separate events in the past two months are receiving quite a bit of social media and local news attention. Police officers were involved in the killing of two owners’ dogs, despite no outward show of aggression from the dogs.
