Petite Porkers Need Committed Pig Parents

Pigs as pets? Well, yes!
Oliver was living in a small pen in his own filth with soured food and open wounds from a dog attack until he was rescued by Noah’s Ark Potbellied Pig Sanctuary. Oliver is now a happy, healthy and sociable “oinker”.
Pot-bellied pigs, miniature pigs, Vietnamese pigs…. Whatever you call them, these porcine [...]

Is Pet Adoption Right For You?

Animals bring so much joy and fun into a person’s life. Who doesn’t want a pet to cuddle and love? Searching for that perfect pet for you can take some time, and can be a daunting task. There are so many options available. Which should you choose? Don’t be drawn in by that puppy in [...]

Vetting a Vet For Your Small Pet

Adopting a Rescued Small Animal, Reptile, or Bird?
How to Find the Right Veterinary Care
Adopting a rescued pet can be an incredibly rewarding experience: Helping a formerly abused or neglected pet to learn how to trust again and to give her a second chance at a happy life filled with love and attention. In the right [...]

Summer Clipping Can Be Shear Folly

To shear or not to shear? That is the question for many dog owners during the dog days of summer.
Fact is, the more hirsute canine is not necessarily the hottest one. Shaggy dogs can be as cool as their less follicly-challenged counterparts provided they are well-groomed and the undercoat has been shed. The hair then [...]

Don’t Just Leap Into Lizard Ownership

Things to Consider When Adopting and Rescuing Pet Lizards
Lizards are an extremely popular pet. Bearded dragons, Skinks, Geckos…the list goes on and on. Most commonly, parents will purchase a lizard as a pet for their children, without realizing what exactly is involved with the care of these animals. Many of these lizards then end up [...]

Talk About A Cinderella Story!

I’m on the road this week, so will be very brief. If you haven’t seen this video yet it could be a rags to riches story for a dog a cat and a rat. Oh, and their human. Enjoy!

Polly Wants A Home

Many people have often dreamed of having a large pet bird, thinking how cool it would be to have a feathered friend to ride around on your shoulder and perform neat tricks. Large birds are quite expensive though, so many times when people decide to make this dream a reality, they look for large birds [...]

Your Dog is Dumb but You May be Stupid

It’s that time again……. summer!
I don’t know if the heat addles peoples’ already diminished mental capacity even further but, already, I’m seeing plenty of evidence that the phrase “dumb animal” would be more aptly applied to some humans.
I’m talking about the stupidity people display in leaving their pets in brutally hot cars, or encouraging them [...]