“If you adopt a 4-year-old cat, she’s not going to need the same amount of care as a 9-week-old dog”. says Theisen. Like dating and finding the perfect partner, you want a pet that shares your interests and activity levels, particularly if you’re looking for dogs. “Consider...
This thread is about trying to determine what age/sex/type of cat to adopt for another cat that lost its sibling. If you are a in rush, skip to the last paragraph. I am especially grateful for responses from "cat specialists", vets, animal behavior experts or those that were in a sim...
Unless you work from home, it can be difficult to ensure your cat gets all of the attention and interaction they need to stay happy and healthy. The American Humane Society shows that adoptingcats in pairsgives them a bond and mental stimulation that a person can’t. Maybe there are alread...
Taming, domesticating, and housebreaking a feral cat--or even a kitten--is not a task to be taken lightly, but it's certainly not impossible. The first step is a visit to the vet because feral cats are often wracked with parasites, but also to make sure it's not a lost pet with a...
The cat's meow We cannot forget cats! While cats are often ridiculed as self-serving little dictators, several studies have found that these furry friends can have a massive impact on mental health – even if they occasionally knock over your house plants. ...
1. You Can Adopt a Fully Trained DogIf you’re a new or novice dog owner you can take out a lot of the stress from training buy adopting a dog that already knows the basics. Most adult dogs in rescue are already house trained, don’t chew, and have good manners. If you prefer ...
Don is a Bach Foundation Registered Animal Practitioner (BFRAP), Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Associate Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (ACCBC), and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). He is a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). Don is committed to PPG’s...
and the general attitude (like not evacuating an entire terminal every time any little slip-up occurs) to build a cheaper and more cost-effective system. However, even though I don’t want an Israeli copycat system for the US, I’m still interested in the question of why it’s thought...
"I partnered with Purina ONE and it was an easy fit because they have a shelters program where they donated 6.5 million pounds of dog and cat food to shelters, which is great. And along with the partnership, I got connected to the shelter with Hollywood Huskies and met Neya when she was...
All pets require their owner’s time, so Theisen, an expert in pet care, says how much time you can give to the pet is the top thing to consider. “If you adopt a 4-year-old cat, she’s not going to need the same amount of care as a 9-week-old dog”. says Theisen. Like...