A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Alicia! Alicia currently lives in Geneva, Switzerland and attends McGill University where she studies political science and communication studies. She lives with her family and their two dogs, Holly and Rosie. The first thing anyone notices when setting foot in our house is all the pets jumping and running around. Ever since I was […]
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With Halloween right around the corner, people everywhere are searching for the perfect costumes! Costumes aren’t just for people. Pet owners love to dress their four-legged friends as well. But many pet owners don’t realize the dangers that could come with dressing up their pet. If you want to dress your fur baby for Halloween, here are 5 tips to […]
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According to Dosomething.org, a pet that is overweight or obese has increased chances of developing arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, certain cancers, and heart and respiratory disease. Despite these facts, research shows that 1 in 3 American cats and dogs are overweight or obese. In order to put a stop to this dangerous trend, we need to help […]
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For many animals, boredom is a biological phenomenon that occurs when the brain wants stimulation. When dogs are bored, their boredom can lead to stimulatory actions such as biting and chewing furniture or carpets or scratching up floors. In order to prevent these bad behaviors, it is important to keep your dog from becoming bored. But how can you beat doggy boredom? Here are 7 easy […]
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When I was six years old, my hero was a Whippet named Cisco. I followed him around the yard, on walks, and even into the fur-coated furnace room where Cisco and his cousin, Indy, preferred to sleep during the colder months. Once, while trying to feel more like a member of his two-dog pack, I resorted to eating a handful […]
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Diabetes doesn’t just affect humans, it can also be an ailment that dogs deal with too. Surprisingly, diabetes in dogs is pretty common and according to Pet Diabetes Month, anywhere from 1 in 100 to 1 in 500 dogs has diabetes. In spite of this, not many dog owners think to have their dog checked for this disease and end […]
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As a dog owner and animal enthusiast who has lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life, standout dog showing, agility, and showmanship events in the geographical area tend to draw my interest and attention. From the famous Rose City Classic in Oregon, to British Columbia’s Pacific Kennel Club Show, this is a list of the best, most popular dog […]
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While traveling with a pet can be rough, some hotels and resorts across the U.S. are more than happy to accommodate the needs of their four-legged guests. There are plenty of lodgings that forbid pets, but many great big-name hotel chains and resorts are actually quite fond of animals. For those of you who like to travel with a dog, […]
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I always had a dog growing up, and to me, it was one of the treasured memories of my childhood. Whether it was running through hot, hazy days of a New England summer with a romping dog bounding joyfully behind me or sleeping with a faithful canine companion curled around my feet, I simply enjoyed the beautiful uncompromising love that only […]
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Having a dog is one of the best things in my life. What’s not to love about hanging out with a cuddly, furry, unconditionally-loving animal all day? While I’ve always known that owning a pet is a wonderfully fulfilling experience, I recently learned that there are many health benefits, both mental and physical, associated with dog ownership. Here are 7 […]
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