Animal Adoptions Skyrocket as Pandemic Rolls On

Animal Adoptions Skyrocket as Pandemic Rolls On

The coronavirus has a bright silver lining, and animal shelters – with their rows of empty cages – have a wonderful dilemma: There’s no more product left to move. From the start, this virus – the isolation, the quarantine, the multiple walks taken each day, the locked doors of groomers and salons – has been undoubtedly beautiful for petkind. Now, it has done wonders for many pups that needed homes. It’s also been as beneficial … Continue reading “Animal Adoptions Skyrocket as Pandemic Rolls On”

How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis

How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis

A novel virus. An economy in peril. Isolation. It’s not a great time to be a person, but with everyone at home, groomers shut down, and vets serving emergency calls only, it’s a heck of a time to be a dog. It’s also a time that reinforces the importance of the canine/human connection. So, how can we make lemonade out of these lemons and use these weeks to bring ourselves even closer to our pets? … Continue reading “How to Bond with Your Dog During Crisis”

The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers

The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers

In a perfect world, there would only be one gift suitable for dog lovers: more dogs! But, in a world where homeowner associations are a thing, having as many dalmatians as a Disney movie or as many purebreds as a dog show probably won’t fly. Not without fees, anyway. That means you need to get creative! So, what are some gifts that make wonderful presents for the animal lover in your life? Go on and … Continue reading “The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers”

Grieving Grover: How to Mourn the Loss of a Dog

Grieving Grover: How to Mourn the Loss of a Dog

They say that a dog will bring you some of the best days of your life and one of the worst. Unfortunately, we can relate. With the human lifespan averaging around 81 years and the canine’s lifespan averaging a sixth as long, we know that the odds are very high that we will outlive the pets we love so much. And, when that happens, we can’t help but feel immense grief. For some people, the … Continue reading “Grieving Grover: How to Mourn the Loss of a Dog”