September 2017 – Project Pawsitivity

7 Easy Ways to Beat Your Dog’s Boredom

September 25, 2017 Samuel Chillette Dog Care

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 […]

Adopt Don’t Shop: Why I Support this Important Movement

September 19, 2017 Samuel Chillette Adopt Don't Shop

Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern to Project Pawsitivity, Samuel Chillette! Samuel majors in English at Westchester Community College. He lives with his family and their dog, Roscoe. Animals that are up for adoption need our help but more importantly, they need our love, affection, and companionship; they’re a lot like us in that regard. Just like we feel things, they feel things […]

What I’ve Learned From My Cat: Juneau

September 18, 2017 Erin Welsh Pet Ownership

Out of all nine cats I have, one in particular has my heart in her paws the most. Juneau is a tiny calico cat that has been through so much in her short life. I found her on the streets of New Jersey during my sophomore year of high school. When I found her she was still a young kitten […]

All Wet or All Dry Diet: Pros and Cons for Your Pet

September 11, 2017 Erin Welsh Pet Care

Many owners find confusion when trying to decide whether they want to feed their cat or dog an entirely wet food diet or if they wish to go the opposite route and feed their dog or cat dry food only. The truth of the matter is that both choices have their benefits and their negative impacts on a pet’s life […]

Just Keep Barking: Life Lessons from a Fearless Dog

September 6, 2017 Devon Hodge Pet Ownership

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 […]

5 Reasons You Should Get Your Dog Checked for Diabetes

September 5, 2017 Erin Welsh Dog Care

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 […]