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INSIDE AND OUT: 6 Ways to Keep Your Cat Safe in the Great Outdoors Most cats love nature and it’s only natural that they do! While your furry friend may enjoy cuddling up with you, they may prefer to spend days or nights outdoors. Cats are very curious creatures and have an innate drive to run, pounce, climb, and hunt. Many families decide that it is best for their cat to live an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, providing the best of both worlds. There are always pros and cons when making this decision and safety concerns should always be addressed. Here is...

It is National Dog Training Month: Here are Four Ways to Celebrate! Did you know January is National Dog Training Month? Whatever the resolutions you made for 2023, do they include a dog-shaped one? After all, getting out and about with your dog is the paw-fect way to burn off those Christmas calories. Organized by the APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers), National Dog Training Month is an annual event where dog owners are encouraged to focus on deepening their relationship with their pet. The idea is to train your dog in order to build trust and improve mutual understanding. This...

The Controversy of Holiday Pet Giving It’s every kid's dream: It’s Christmas morning, you excitedly get up and race for the Christmas tree. Underneath, among the presents, sits a small kitten or puppy with a bright red bow tied around it. It’s the perfect present, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, the act of giving pets as gifts is a very controversial topic in the animal welfare community. Some shelters are happy with the potential boom of adoptions that may come in December, while others discourage giving pets as a gift for the Holidays because of the concern that pets...

The Lowdown on Dog Breeds Part 2 - Challenging Misconceptions Continuing our series on dog breeds from the previous post, this time we’ll cover five new breeds rated as the most popular by the American Kennel Club and discuss how what you thought you knew about them is all wrong. 1. Bulldogs This brawny, yet kind pup can make a great apartment pet, with less of a need for a yard than other dogs due to their low endurance. In fact, they’ll be much happier in a cozy home than outside as they have a hard time regulating their body...