Devoted pet owner and now, devoted pet editor, Judi worked in traditional offices, keeping the books and the day-to-day operations organized. Taking her dog to work every day for over a decade never seemed odd. Neither did having an office cat. She knows what it's like to train a new puppy and she's experienced the heartache of losing beloved companions. Retired, she currently lives with her spoiled dog and four chickens (who are, interestingly enough, also spoiled).
by Robert Hampel
Some cat furniture can be intimidating. The shear size of some cat scratching posts can threaten to take over an entire room. For people with both cats and small spaces there is an answer – make your own high quality and compact cat furniture.
It’s easy and inexpensive to make a very nice scratching post that hangs on any door knob. It takes up no
June 2010 Update: It appears that this pet-loving, match-maker site is no longer what it once was. Kind of a shame really, and we hope that Derek Collinson has found another pet-loving…
The following is from Tim Mollen, a freelance writer and actor living in Greater Binghamton, New York. “Lost Journal” is his syndicated, weekly newspaper column in which he chooses a day from…
by Derek Rogers
Newts are a type of amphibian that look a lot like salamanders. However, unlike salamanders, newts spend most or all of their life in the water. They are descended from salamanders, but branched off around sixty million years ago. Now, they’re found in many temperate parts of the world, including Asia, Northern Africa, Europe, and North America.
Some types have a terrestrial form (referred to
by Johnny Summerton
She first came to our attention after we had visited a local show at the village hall organised by a nearby refuge for abandoned dogs and cats.
At the ripe old age of eight Poppy, we were told, had been “rescued” from owners who had over time collected more than 30 dogs, many the result of
Choosing the right cage is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when bringing a pet bird into your home. A cage is more than just a place for your bird…
Honestly, it’s easier said than done for many of us, but there really are some essential training tips every dog owner should know. If your dog isn’t willing to happily come when…
Lisa Stewart is an artist. Her simple and elegant lines create sophisticated illustrations on stationery as well as extraordinary linens and other home furnishings, decor, and even accessories these days. If you’ve never happened across the ECStewart Collections or CalligaphyPets Collections in a gift shop near you, you’re missing out.
Dogs often lick themselves as part of normal grooming, but when a dog begins obsessively licking the same spot over and over again, it can lead to a painful condition known as…
So you’ve found a chinchilla for sale that you want to buy but want to make sure that you can care for your chinchilla as good as possible? Good, that’s just the right attitude. Here are 7 important tips for chinchilla care that every owner needs to know…
Though chinchillas can grow accustomed to human interaction especially if they were handled properly as