June is Adopt a Cat Month!
June is Adopt a Cat Month: Open Your Heart and Home to a Kitty in Need by Jo Singer Published June 5, 2013 Don’t you want to take me home? Even though the popular song in Rodger and…
State of Pet Health Report
Spaying and Neutering Pets Leads to Longer Lifespans by Jo Singer Published May 14, 2013 Flickr User: noparadise Last year, the 2012 "State of Pet Health Report" released by Banfield Pet Hospital focused on the rise of many…
Kindness Ranch
Kindness Ranch: American Sanctuary for Research Animals by Lavanya Sunkara Published April 26, 2013 Photo courtesy of Kindness Ranch Rescued research dogs enjoy freedom after being saved by the Kindness Ranch. Apes and bunnies are not the…
Join the Washington Humane Society (WHS) for a one day mega-adoption event, Sliding into Home, on May 18
On Saturday, May 18, 2013, join the Washington Humane Society (WHS) for a one day mega-adoption event, Sliding into Home, featuring “name-your-own” adoption fees. Potential adopters will be able to pay whatever amount they choose to bring home…
Poisonous Plants for Pets – Be certain that flowers and plants are safe for pets
Plant a Beautiful Spring Garden and Keep Pets Safe by Jo Singer Published April 8, 2013 Be certain that flowers and plants are safe for pets The expression, “April showers bring May flowers" heralds the arrival of a wealth…
Green Pet Products
West Paw Design Makes Eco-Friendly Pet Products from Recycled Materials by Lavanya Sunkara Published June 21, 2013 Photo courtesy of West Paw Design Spencer Williams, owner and president of West Paw Design, at the expansion of the company's building in Bozeman,…
5 Ways to Help Keep Pets Happy During the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, which means parties and presents and endless festivities. But the change in schedule can also mean an increase in stress, for you and your pets. As the errands and invitations pile up, it can…
Is a House Call Vet Right for You?
Jan 31, 2011 by Dr. Jennifer Coates One of the things I hear most frequently from cat owners is how much their pets hate visiting the veterinary hospital. I try not to take this personally. After all, I don’t…
The 5 Most Common Kitten Illnesses
By Lorie Huston (Oct 28th 2013) Ideally when you adopt a new kitten, the kitten will be healthy and without any medical issues. However, that's not always the case. There are a few problems that seem to occur with relative frequency…
Pets That Come Equipped With Costumes
The cuteness of animals is often enhanced by a costume, but pet owners know that our furry friends don't usually agree. Most pets are not hot on the idea of being paraded around in a silly outfit while everyone else giggles…