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Low Budget Pet Care

Animals & Pets

By Patricia Heller


Providing for pets in a struggling economy does require some creativity.  Here are some simple things to help lower the expenses.

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Animals and Hot Weather

Animals & Pets

By Patricia Heller


Summertime weather can be too hot to handle for many animals. A dog’s body follows a complex process to cool down.

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Looking for a New Best Friend?

Animals & Pets

By Patricia Heller


Looking for a new best friend - someone to listen, someone who is happy to see you and someone willing to lend a shoulder to cry on?  Or are you looking for a jogging partner or someone who enjoys a good game of catch?

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Dog Training – Easier Said Than Done!

Animals & Pets

By Patricia Heller


There is nothing more that makes dog people beam with pride than their well-trained dog.  That dog is a marvel to behold and a pleasure to live with.  But as many companions of dogs know, it’s a lot easier said than done.

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Confessions of a Cat Lady – Part II

Animals & Pets

By Faxon Animal Rescue League


The cat’s life depends on her label.   "Wild’ may mean death.   A shelter cannot adopt it out.  Mislabeling as tame could result in a bite to a veterinarian or shelter worker.  Reporting the bite means euthanasia, although any cat under stress can bite.

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