This morning, I saw news reports of the devastating fires in California, and I was almost instantly thinking of Hurricane Katrina and other destructive natural disasters. Most pet owners are completely caught off guard and don’t know what to do, or where to go with their pets. During Hurricane Katrina, many pet owners were forced [...]
I just wanted to talk briefly about the whole Ellen Degeneres deal. If you haven’t heard about it, this is the story: Ellen adopted a dog from the agency Mutts and Moms (which is a non-profit dog rescue agency). After adopting Iggy (the dog’s name), it was discovered that he did not get along with [...]
We all know what animal shelters are and what their purpose is. But what about pet owners who think they run their own shelters? I’m talking about the people who have more animals than they can possibly care for…animals that are too skinny, chained up all the time, and are in very poor health. These [...]
People who have never owned an animal before are often surprised by how smart and quick they can be. Most animals are problem solvers and it doesn’t take them too long to figure out how to get what they want. Dogs should not be trusted to roam free through your neighborhood, they will make messes [...]