Responsible Pet Ownership Blog

By Linda Cole
You may not be familiar with the Plott Hound, but this dog breed is recognized far and wide as a premier big-game hunting hound. One of six breeds of coonhounds, the history of the Plott is uniquely American – even though their story actually begins...

By Julia Williams
Google failed me. I couldn’t discover who designated January 24th as Change a Pet’s Life Day. Nevertheless, I can’t think of a more worthy thing to focus on today. Actually, every day should be Change a Pet’s Life Day, am I right?
There are many things we can do to better the life of our own pets as well as those in shelters and rescues waiting for their forever home, and that’s what this day is all about. Here are a few ideas on how you can make a difference on Change a Pet’s...

By Melissa Lapierre
Although I’ve lived with cats my entire life, I’ve always had just one at a time. My current cat Mudpie earned quite a reputation for not playing well with others at the shelter. She even had to be sequestered in the administrator’s office because she...

By Linda Cole
How many times a day does your dog stare at you? And how often do you understand why? A begging stare is easy to spot – the drool gives it away – but other stares can be harder to figure out. There are a number of reasons why your dog stares at you,...