Thinking About Adopting an Abused Pet?

Things You Should Know Before Bringing Your New Family Member Home
Adopting a rabbit, a ferret, a bird, a hamster, or even an iguana from an animal shelter or rescue means you just might be saving two lives: The life of your new pet and the life of another unwanted, neglected, or abused pet who now [...]

Things To Consider With A Race Horse Rescue

Taking on a retired race horse can mean becoming very acquainted with a horse veterinarian and injuries that can take a long time to heal, sometimes as much as six months or more of daily care and walking.
There are often injuries, especially with geldings, that while not life threatening are career ending, especially when it [...]

Tips For Keeping a Healthy Rabbit

There are those who consider rabbits a functional animal capable of producing meat or wool (depending on breed) and those who consider them pets (that’s more my line). As one might expect with division there is also disagreement among the proper care of these animals.
This sweet little girl has been waiting two years for someone [...]

PETA Picks A Petty Dogfight

For crying out loud, PETA! Taking your fight into the ring of Madison Square Garden just before the final of the Westminster Dog Show does no service to the plight of the millions of needy hounds in the world. In fact, as far as I’m concerned it’s further evidence that PETA (People For The Ethical [...]

Kids Want A Pet? Take a Test Drive First

So the kids have been driving you crazy about getting that dog, or that cute little guinea pig. First off, we all know that no matter what you say to your kids about the responsibility of pet ownership or how you say it, they’re kids and they’re not always going to remember to change the [...]

Health Cautions In Horse Rehab

There are many things that can go wrong with rehabilitating a horse but the rewards are great also. Having a good team including veterinarian, farrier, trainer and groom (even if you are the last two!) helps a horse get back to a healthy state faster.
There are several things to be concerned with when horses have [...]

It’s a Spay Day Heyday

Your pet is the cutest critter in the world, right? Well, here’s a chance to prove it while helping to raise funds for spaying and neutering and maybe win a prize.
It’s the annual online photo contest for the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. It’s free to enter and by doing [...]

Henry The Eighth Is Number One – Part II

Dumping your pet at a dog park may seem like a better idea than leaving him by the side of a road or taking him for a “drive in the country”. Perhaps you think some soft-hearted dog lover will take Fido in and life will be happy ever after. Never mind that your pooch may [...]