Know what you’re buying and figure out if it’s worth the cost over the long haul, or would be better off just sticking the premiums in the bank as a pet emergency fund.

Three areas that are gaining attention in the area of estate planning.

Researchers have recently discovered some amazing things about dogs that will absolutely astound you … if you’re a cat owner. In one study, scientists found that dogs may have personalities. That is, dogs apparently have enough unique characteristics and traits that you can actually tell them apart. If you’ve ever been owned by more than [...]

This is what a typical Birdie Breakfast looks like around here. Going clockwise from the left, that’s Simon’s breakfast, Kazoo’s breakfast and Oboe’s breakfast.

By suppertime, Simon’s breakfast dish will be empty, Kazoo’s breakfast dish will be half-empty, and Oboe’s breakfast dish will be upside down on the floor of his house.

We usually try to make [...]

New York Times best-selling author, Spencer Quinn, discusses Chet the dog’s use of social media.

I’m not a dog-lover.  I avoid them whenever possible, a strategy developed over a late childhood spent delivering the Vancouver Sun newspaper six days a week.  The oversized canvas bag I used to stuff with about 28 papers every day had SUN in huge, black letters written on the side.  Dogs in my hometown read [...]

On Monday we’ll celebrate the importance of Family, but as we do so, let’s not forget the most devoted members of our own families…the furry ones! Pets play an integral role in Canadian families and so I say, let’s celebrate…

Dear Readers; Pam Anderson and her PETA pals are at it again. This time they tried to have a bunch of whales declared as ‘human’ because they were  being held in ‘slavery’ at Seaworld! —————————————- By Lauren Steussy A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to give killer whales at SeaWorld constitutional [...]

It’s the weekend; hopefully you, dear reader, can kick back and relax with family and friends and recharge your batteries (in an environmentally-friendly way, of course).  Here’s the Saturday short,  a cat who scratches its itch in a curi…

It’s a phrase I use at least — oh I don’t know, like ten million times a day, give or take an exaggeration.
I can’t help it. It’s better than picking up [...]

There is nothing like a pet in your home. Trust me I know. We have two, Harley who is 1 year old (our Yorkie) and adorably strange and lovably. And Sir Thomas, our eighteen year old Siamese x Tabby who is beautiful and such a love sponge!
Whenever the holidays arrive, I think of our “nanermals” [...]

Our lives would never be the same without Harley. Our 1 year old Yorkie X Maltese has changed everything for us, in such a great way, and rescuing him was the best thing our family ever did.  But did you know more than 1.5 million animals end up in shelters looking for forever homes each [...]

Do you have a dog lover on your holiday wish list for Christmas?  Then check out the  Dog-E-Glow lighted dog collars as a great stocking stuffer or gift for someone.  Dog-E-Glow offers incredibly stylish and safe collars and leashes for everyone, with a variety of styles to choose from including: Collage logos and Fashion Choices.  Made with [...]

A new ad by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals features a turkey with the head of a dog. It reads, “Kids: If you wouldn’t eat your dog, why eat a turkey? Go Vegan.”
The immediate goal is to stop shoppers from buying turkeys for Thanksgiving, but PETA admits it is targeting children like [...]

Friendly Giant I

We’re not exactly looking for a dog just yet. We’re pre-looking. We’re familiarizing ourselves with local shelters and rescues.

So yesterday we went to the Friendly Giants Dog Rescue‘s 2nd annual Adoption Day, which was held out near Kinburn at Dogs at Camp.

There were dogs everywhere, running and tumbling and wrestling together. Every [...]

Literally this is the reaction I get whenever I dain to look at this big guy these days.I can’t figure out if it’s because I’ve been away a lot or if it because the house is too cold or if he just plain doesn’t like me.It’s a mystery. A true mystery.Oo…

Photo: bhwt

It’s the “only in Britain” category for this one… The British Hen Welfare Trust has proudly announced that it has rescued 20 battery hens and “re-homed” them in a high security prison for women.

The jailbirds will live at the prison …

There’s a popular internet saying that goes, “kill it with fire.” Next year, you’ll be able to do exactly that to dog waste.

Photo: wsilver / cc

British celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has made a name for himself by venturing into the darkest corners of culinary arts. Throughout his career as host of several cooking shows in the UK, Fearnley-Whittingstall has pu…

It’s been a good week for sharks — a baby great white was rescued by Venice beach surfers, the world’s largest shark sanctuary was declared, and faux shark fin soup may be catching on.

We also have the shocking news of raccoon dogs skinned alive to…