As we prepare for barbeques and fireworks this Fourth of July, here’s a few tips on how to keep your pets safe and calm during this Independence Day.  It is safer to keep your pets at home during Fourth of July celebrations instead of bringing him to your neighbor’s party. Keep your pets in the house, rather than in your yard. He will be a lot happier indoors, and   not tempted to leap over a […]

    For those who are returning to work post-covid,  Pet Sitters International has provided pet owners a few tips to ensure a successful office visit on Take Your Dog to Work Day: 1. Do an office check. No one will mind your dog being in the office, right? Well, maybe. Check with management and co-workers to see if anyone is allergic, afraid of or opposed to you bringing your dog to work on this […]

Every dog and cat owner has seen their precious pet break into a mid-snooze gallop at some point. We all know this happens, but why do they run in their sleep? Dogs and cats often twitch, snarl, bark, or meow in their sleep, in addition to running. OH, TO DREAM! Most animals, like people, experience a variety of dreams. The brain waves of a sleeping dog or cat are comparable to those of people when […]

Have you ever wondered how a rabbit became the symbol of Easter? If so, you are not alone. So how did the Easter bunny get its job delivering colorful Easter eggs? After all rabbits are mammals and don’t even lay eggs. Shouldn’t the symbol for Easter be an animal that actually lays eggs, like a lizard or chicken? In Germany, rabbits have been associated with spring and fertility since the pre-Christian era. In fact, the […]