Horse Home Care What a wonderful situation to be in where you can get up each morning and venture down to the barn and greet your friends that greet you with a winney, or body language that says please hurry up because we are really, really hungry. Having your horses on the same…
Category: Pet Adoption
Learn how to adopt responsibly and give rescued animals a loving forever home.
How to Teach Your Dog to Come in 3 Easy Steps
Follow the painless ideas below and you will find you can confidently call your dog to come. Your dog must come to expect only beneficial things, when he obeys the “come” command. When you summon your dog with the “come” command, never reward him with a reproof. If there are going to be any…
Making It Comfortable for Your Horse
Why Horse Comfort Matters Any horse rider knows that the horse must be comfortable for an enjoyable and safe ride. This holds true whether the rider is into show jumping, professional riding, racing, or just riding for leisure. The Importance of Saddlepads Saddle Fit and Quality To ensure a comfortable ride, both a…
Little Dog, Big City
Dogs aren’t just for the folks with cozy neighborhood houses and big back yards. City folk too enjoy the friendly companionship that our four-legged friends have to offer. But, you may be concerned with the small space an urban apartment or condo has to offer an active critter such as your pup. Well,…
Chewing Disorders and Strange Appetites in Cats
There are cats, which are universally characterized as finicky eaters, who orally obsess upon objects such as fabric, string and plastic. They can proceed to suck, chew or ingest these materials as well. Obsessive Chewing in Cats: Causes, Breeds, and Behavioral Insights Some animal behaviorists believe kittens that are orphaned or weaned too…
Make Sure You Are Prepared to Care for Your Exotic Pets
Understand the Commitment of Exotic Pet Ownership Before considering taking up the new hobby of collecting exotic pets, make sure you are prepared for the commitment. Caring for animals requires dedication of both time and money. The definition of what an exotic pet is can vary—so for the purposes of this writing, it…
Helping Children Cope With Grieving the Death of a Pet
Do You Have Kids That Are Grieving The Death Of A Pet? If you have children that are grieving the death of a pet, it is important to help them understand what they are experiencing. The first time anyone experiences grieving the death of a pet, the feelings may be confusing. Of course,…
How Keeping Pets Benefits Your Health
For millions of people worldwide, pets are considered as members of the family. Beyond the inexplicable emotional bond we typically forge with our animal friends, scientific studies have proven that we get more from keeping and caring for a pet than just companionship or indulging our inherent need to become preoccupied. This has…
