All About The Lily
Spring ushers in the rejuvenation of life, with baby animals and newly budding plants and trees. It is a time of peace, prosperity, transformation, and rebirth. The season holds beautiful renewal, which March opens up and April carries through. The flower that symbolize all of this, and more, blooms in these moments. Lets talk all about the lily… READ MORE
5 Tips for Creating an Eco-Friendly Pond
Being around a body of water feeds the soul in ways that cannot be explained. For some, boating out on the lake is the ticket. Others enjoy a good fishing trip to the river. There are even those that just need a swim in the back yard pool. Reading a book near a small body of water where coy fish, lily pads, and frogs abound, can brighten any day. With these 5 tips for creating an eco-friendly pond, you can enjoy a natural, beautiful, and economically sound environment in your own back yard… READ MORE
Groundhog Day
Will there be six more weeks of winter, or will the days of Spring begin? The purpose of Groundhog Day is for that Whistle Pig to let us know just that… READ MORE
The Truth about Pit Bulls
I am fortunate to have six wonderful children in myu life. We adopted a blue nosed pit-bull puppy a year ago and we named her Clementine. She has grown to be a beautiful, strong, protective girl with a big bark and a brilliant personality. Everyone loved on her and adored her around the neighborhood when she was young. She has gone to work with me and has socialized with several of my co-workers and their dogs. Her behavior has never changed from the sweet, loving puppy that we adopted. Yet, some people now treat her as a threat. I guess her big girl bark scares those that have not taken the time to get to know her. My plan is to share my experiences with Clementine and the people around her. Then, we are going to get into the truth about Piut Bulls… READ MORE
Enrichment in the Animal Care Environment
Fear free presents a more respectable way to work with animals. The art takes into account the behavioral aspects. as well as its mental and physical well being of each creature. Over the past few months, I have personally been researching the importance of enrichment in the animal care environment. My hope is for hospitals and clinics to see that the comfort and care of an animal includes the whole being…Read More
Nutrition and Our Pets
The year of 2007 began a series of pet food recalls. Proteins contaminated, vegetation involved contaminated. It was horrific times for pet owners everywhere as many of them lost their cats and dogs to illnesses leading often to death…Read More
10 Human Foods that are Toxic to Our Pets
We train our puppies with treats. We reward our dogs with snacks. Sometimes our pups jump up on the table and steal the meat, potatoes, or veggies from the family’s up coming meal. Of all the foods that touch their tummies from all these examples, the last can prove to be fatal. Protection needs to be made from these 10 human foods that are toxic to pets…Read More
The Importance of Play with Cats
When it comes to any animals behavior (Including humans) the concept of nature vs nurture comes into play. The debate between which one is more important or has a bigger effect on an animal is for another time. Today, I want to talk about nurture. Particularly, the discussion will revolve around domesticated felines and the importance of play with cats….Read More
Pet Safety Tips for Halloween
Great importance is given to the safety of our children when the act of trick or treating commences. Parents everywhere know that proper lighting is necessary when our kids are out running around in costumes. We know that hands need to be held…READ MORE