pets

We look forward to celebrating the birth of our great nation each July 4th and we often times do that with fireworks, but those fireworks can cause anxiety among our pets.

To me, loving animals is not just only about how they make us feel. It's an act of seeing them with as much compassion and clarity that we can at the time.

I'm okay for now, but come July--Should I hide in the shade? Check. Ice water? Check. Consume as many popsicles as possible? Got it. Any other suggestions?

Please. Get those tags out of the closet and make sure your pets are easily identifiable by those who'd like to help get them home to you as soon as possible.

June is "Adopt-A-Cat" Month! Why not consider adding one of these delightful/funny/calming/curious creatures to your life?

DON'T LEAVE YOUR PET IN A HOT CAR. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

Cats never seem too thrilled with a hug, but June 4th is National Hug Your Cat Day so today is a good day to try. And it turns out there's one cat hugging method that's better than all the rest.

Maybe it isn't about equating animal rights to human rights, but about being more "human" in the way we defend those who can't defend themselves.

My Facebook friend Lisa has been bragging about her new COVID puppy. She and her husband searched far and wide to find a baby sheepdog. His name is Wallace and they call him Wally. He is SO STINKING CUTE.
Another friend of mine, Liz, has been boasting about her incredibly cute and precious Schnauzer.…

I couldn't take it anymore, so I had to shave the schnauzer completely. And then I discovered that Purina's "tips and tricks for keeping dogs happy" during the pandemic don't involve buzz cuts. Poor Benny.

Your dog may love the extra walks and playtime right now, but having people around more often can also stress him out. If he startles easily and drools more these days, he may be dealing with some serious doggie anxiety.

Maybe you've seen pictures on social media of shelters that are completely empty right now. Yay! There are lots of dogs getting new homes because we're quarantined and need the company. But if you're planning to adopt in East Texas, there's something you need to know about the…