Adorable kittens, fluffy puppies, and young, fit dogs in shelters seem to eventually find their way into a ‘forever home’. But what about the elder, disabled, and more difficult shelter pets? These cats and dogs often spend a large portion of their life in shelters and foster homes. PetFinder.com has designated next week Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week. READ MORE…
Photo: jpockele via Flickr Make sure to follow nutrition guidelines to keep your small pet from developing a weight problem. Just like a human, it’s possible for your small pet to struggle with his weight. If your rabbit or guinea pig has a poor diet and gets too little exercise, he/she will have trouble keeping READ MORE…
As we watch the fires in the west with heavy hearts, our thoughts go out to those who have lost so much. Losing all of your belongings to a fire or some other natural disaster is horrific and life-altering, but losing a family member (human or of the furry kind) can make these experiences devastating. READ MORE…
Most small animals are clean and odor-free. If there is an odor problem in theses animals’ habitats, the fault likely lies with poor cage maintenance, not the fastidious pet inside. Bathing There is no need to bathe most small animals. In fact, bathing can hurt them by stripping their coat and skin of protective READ MORE…
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Month. We are urging all animal lovers, animal advocates and activists to GO Orange and join us for this month-long celebration of our victories in the fight against animal cruelty. It’s important to push for legislation that would stop inhumane treatment, such as dog fighting for entertainment or READ MORE…
As the days get longer and your home is being bathed in sunlight, you may start noticing the dirt, fur and dust that has accumulated during the winter months. If you have a pet-friendly household, you may have to take some additional things into consideration when starting your spring cleaning. Toys Slobber, dirt, and hair READ MORE…
Bunnies can make wonderful indoor companions for many animal lovers. They are small, cute, fluffy, and can be really fun pets! Thanks to the Easter Bunny, rabbits are also widely considered a symbol of the holiday and therefore frequently given as gifts. Rabbit sales during this time of year have unfortunately become a very lucrative READ MORE…
What are your initial reactions to the thought of owning a pet rat? If you have never cared for a pet rat, you probably have many misconceptions about them. Many people think that they are dirty, biters, dumb, and all-around pests! However, any rat owners will instantly tell you these are all very untrue. What READ MORE…
A first pet is an exciting challenge for a young child. However, it’s important to remember that most children have never been responsible for something as demanding as a live pet, so even though they may promise to feed it and groom it regularly, they may not live up to their guarantees. Because of this, READ MORE…
Lindzee, one of our favorite pet people, provides these simple tips below to help keep your small animals safe! “When I was around 10-years-old, my 5th grade teacher gave me our class pet – a hamster named Toby – to babysit for the summer. About a week into the summer, Toby vanished from his cage! READ MORE…
