Millions of people cannot imagine life at home without their cats. Cats make wonderful pets, bringing their own unique personality into a home and providing companionship to their owners.
Dogs are the best. The best welcome home greeters. The best snuggle buddies. And, the best road trip companions. But, just like humans, dogs have ruff days and health problems from aging and their active lives.
People welcome dogs into their lives for many reasons. Some want to selflessly rescue dogs from poor situations and provide a forever home in which the animal can be loved and grow
Dogs are important and adored members of their families, however, millions go missing every year. The reasons are varied and probably not all that surprising.
As the holiday season comes to a close and families take down holiday decor, shelters nationwide are filled with their own guests — actually they’re filled to capacity with surrendered
Animal overpopulation is a concern that affects the well-being of pets. The ASPCA says letting animals reproduce unchecked can lead to pet homelessness
Pet owners alter their pets’ diets for a variety of reasons. These can include food allergies or intolerances that develop, new formulations that boast health benefits or the cost of food.
Adding a four-legged friend to the family is no small decision, and it’s easy to get distracted by sweet eyes pleading to be taken home. Becoming a dog parent is a major commitment, so it’s important to do your research and make well-informed choices before deciding on a new dog.
Just like humans, pets don’t get overweight overnight. A growing number of pets are overweight and it might be time to start asking why. If your pet is struggling to
With approximately 6.5 million pets entering animal shelters nationwide each year, volunteers at rescues across the country are constantly searching for homes. The sheer volume of pets, especially after recent
Cats and dogs may get much of the attention, but small pets can bring just as much to a household as their larger counterparts. Diminutive in size but not personality, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets, reptiles, mice and more may be just the right fit for those who desire a pet, but may not have the space or money for large animals.
While some choose to raise pets to see if they can handle bringing up another human life, others view their pets as their children and are going above and beyond to ensure they live their best lives.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my dogs. You might even call me a helicopter dog mom, always concerned about their health and safety. That’s why nothing
It’s summer time, which also means it’s time for summer vacations. Preparing for a trip can be stressful on its own, but for those with pets, it can seem like a daunting task.
Puma steals hearts with his stealth good looks and independent nature. Dublin, a former mom, loves everyone she meets — people, other cats and even dogs. Ranger loves to play
The Tucker family’s dog grooming business endeavors brought them closer together at a time when they needed just that. MacKenzie Tucker was perfectly healthy until she turned 21. Then she
Liz Otis of Castaic has several poodles that require frequent grooming to prevent matting around the ears and all over their bodies. She takes Saxby, 8, and Grizwald, 1, to
With a record-breaking fire season last summer, Nicole Graham knew it was a matter of when rather than if a blaze would break out close to her Stevenson Ranch home.
History tells us that horses have been in the Santa Clarita Valley since the early days of its settlement, part of a culture the area still celebrates with things like
Melisa’s dog Wellington, a Maltese mix, had been missing for almost eight years when she got a call from the Castaic Animal Care Center telling her that he’d been found.
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