By Jeff Keno was our dog. That sentence seems so incomplete and inadequate. Between the day my wife, Pam, brought home this battered, tattered and obviously abused puppy from a mall’s parking lot to the day over 12 years later that she passed away, Keno was so much more. … [Read more...]
The Dog Who Cried Wolf
Written by Gwen Morrison I think my dog might be taking acting lessons while I’m at the office. Seriously. Why would I say such a thing, you ask? Let me tell you… … [Read more...]
The Disappearance Of Princess Tia
By Tricia Deininger My precious Chinese Shar-Pei, Tia, is one of those irresistible “wrinkle dogs” who melts my heart at the sight of her. The sweetest of the litter when I found her, I knew she’d be a true love bucket. Unlike the other pups, she wasn’t shy. To my delight, she trailed the breeder’s toddler, licking his hands and feet. Tia was certainly worth the six-hour … [Read more...]
Mommy! My goldfish Learned How to Float!
Written by Lily Our pet family currently consists of two dogs and two cats. One of the dogs is our new little cock a-tzu puppy. We don't know how we managed to live before he came into our lives. In the past, we have also had less sturdier pets. A few that quickly come to mind are squirrels, hamsters and an anole(s). … [Read more...]
A Better Litter Box
Written by Lily So many of us have family pets for which we love and care. The duties are part of our every day life. We clean and refill the water and food bowls, bathe and brush, take them to be groomed, take them to the vet, walk them, let them in and out, clean up their waste and other things they might cough up. It can be a lot of work and sometimes gross. It's all worth … [Read more...]
The Family Pet
Written by Nancy Ten tips to chew on before adopting a four-legged, finned, furred or feathered friend You grew up with a poodle, your husband had a parakeet and your child wants a monkey. Now what? Dogs, cats, birds and small caged animals can bring years of enjoyment to you and your family. Although there are many factors to consider when choosing the right pet for your … [Read more...]