Our precious Elfie is gone. Two weeks ago today, we had him put to sleep after a sudden decline in his health. Elfie was a three year old puppy when I adopted him in 2001, and he was healthy almost until the very end. A couple of years ago he went deaf, was no longer […]
Cats are our best friends. They make us laugh after a long day at work and comfort us when we’re feeling down. When they get sick, we do everything we can to bring them back up to speed for all the joy they’ve brought to our lives. Cat health is an ongoing learning process for […]
Eating farm fresh food can be a revelation. Whether it’s blueberries, grapes or eggs, the difference in taste can be a wake-up call. With a little effort and imagination, even city-dwellers can grow some herbs, vegetables and fruit in backyards of by a sunny kitchen window. Backyard hens are a growing trend, with the reward […]
Adopting a pet is an exciting moment in a person’s life. In truth, many Americans rely upon pets not only for companionship, but for emotional support and in cases that involve therapy or assistance animals, much more. America is obsessed with pets — and in particular, dogs and cats. It’s believed that 46,300,000 households own […]
When you have an older dog or cat, whether they’ve been with your family since they were a puppy or a kitten, rescued from a shelter, or recently adopted, you want to protect your animals health. One way to assist you with caring for this important member of your family is through purchasing insurance for […]
Do you believe that all dogs go to heaven? Do you treat your pets like they are members of the family? Are you one of the cat owners who bought your feline friends one of those cat climbing walls that prove that gravity does not apply to cats? If you can answer in the affirmative […]