July 2011

People are presented with one of two options for funding dog, cat and rabbit insurance from Pets at Home: monthly and annual payments. There are pros and cons for individuals using both methods, though they are presented to give different approaches to caring for your beloved Read More

Los Angeles - A bill introduced in the California State Senate has already passed by a vote of 32-6 and is now scheduled to go to the House in the middle of August. The bill which has bipartisan support would require all dogs and cats that are adopted or claimed from a shelter be Read More

Scientists now say that having a dog or cat while children are growing up may actually lower the rate of nasal allergies as they reach adolescents. In a new study recently published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, one out of every four respondents reported that Read More

Parlier, CA - Most people who have a home with 700 cats would be considered a little crazy. After all, who could possible care for that many animals? Lynea Lattanzio can. She runs a '12-acre no-cage, no-kill cat refuge' called "Cat House on the Kings" where over 700 rescued cats Read More

Harrisburg, PA - With extreme heat pounding the midwest and eastern United States, families with pets are warned to keep the safety of pets in mind, as they cannot deal with the heat as easily as humans. Pets that are heavier and have darker coats are most at risk to heat stress Read More

Bringing a dog into a household with children can be a rewarding and educational lifestyle change, but how do you know which breed is best for your family?  There are many things to consider when deciding which breed to get, from the price to what you can expect in terms of Read More

After you've carefully chosen just the right collection of fish to add to your fish tank, you'll want to make sure that you introduce them to the water and possibly other fish properly.  How sad it would be for a child if just hours after the excitement of possibly their first Read More

Every hunter knows how important it is to have a helper with him, whether the hunt is for fox, birds, rabbits, ducks, or other game.  There are a variety of dog breeds that make excellent hunting dogs, however this article will focus on the five best.  Not only will they be there Read More

The first thing that probably comes to mind when you think of the Cocker Spaniel dog breed is Lady, the dog from the movie, Lady and the Tramp.  Capturing hearts all across the nation, the Cocker Spaniel does in fact have the traits associated with what is portrayed in th Read More

Manhattan, NY - Nothing short of a miracle, a 16 year old cat has escaped certain death without breaking any bones or serious harm after falling from a window 20 stories above ground.  It is thought that the cat may have been interested in a bird sitting on the ledge, just Read More