Monthly Archive: November 2018
Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 30, 2018
By Nikki Moustaki Every pet owner knows that a pet is a treasured member of the family, but pets are considered property under the law (as of this writing). No one may maliciously harm or steal your pet without facing…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 30, 2018
It’s heartbreaking enough to lose a pet, but even worse when you believe that your pet was stolen. There are so many desperate questions—Why would someone do such a thing? Is Fluffy being cared for? How can I get…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 30, 2018
We do everything we can to keep our homes safe and secure for our pets. But even when we close doors, double check windows and lock the back fence, accidents can occur, and pets can go missing. That’s why it’s…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 30, 2018
You’ve been reading your Lost Pet Alerts, keeping a good lookout, and then, finally, you see a missing pet you know you can help! We don’t want to leave you hanging out there, PetRescuer, so we’ve compiled a list of…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 30, 2018
By Susan Dorling credit: Aksenovko/iStock/GettyImages For thousands of years, cats have cuddled, snuggled, and finagled their way into our palaces, huts, condos, and bungalows. From earning the reverence of ancient Egyptian royalty to winning the most…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 29, 2018
a Whether helping you get into a routine or providing a listening ear, pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort to their pet parents. But did you know they can also help improve or maintain good…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 27, 2018
By Amanda Rock A cat has taken over your house and enslaved you. Congratulations! Besides the basics, like pledging eternal love and devotion to your furry, four-legged overlord while supplying endless treats, snuggles, and skritches, here’s a few things…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 27, 2018
By Jill Harness If you’ve ever had to give up a dog, you’ve no doubt wondered if your pup will remember you the same way you will remember him for years. Alternatively, if you’ve ever adopted…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 27, 2018
By Diana Bocco Chemical communication through pheromones was probably the first form of communication to evolve in animals, says Dr. Valarie Tynes, DVM, President of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a Veterinary Services Specialist with…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 27, 2018
By Vanessa Salvia As humans, we certainly remember the cats in our lives long after they’re gone. The kitten you had as a kid turned into the cat that met you at the gate when you…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 27, 2018
by Dina Fantegrossion May 24, 2018 First off: if your dog seems hurt or ill, he probably is. Canine instinct is to avoid showing signs of weakness, so take it seriously if something seems off. With that said, there are some crafty…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 27, 2018
By Lisa A. Beach Providing a loving home for a pet means giving them everything they need to be happy and comfortable. But you may be wondering how can pet parents take care of animals in a way that’s…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 25, 2018
After Embark’s geneticists analyze your dog’s DNA and provide results, they look at how much DNA your dog shares with others in their database. The company will even tell you how that translates to a human family relationship and…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 25, 2018
TODAY WAS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! Holiday shopping has begun. Our primary goal for this site has always been educating the pet parent with the knowledge of raising a fur baby safely and successfully. However there are expenses that are incurred…
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Author: Marsha LoVerso
November 25, 2018
By Briana Hansen credit: vubaz/iStock/GettyImages During the holiday travel season, you may have to leave your feline friends behind. While they have a reputation for being lower maintenance than dogs, cats…
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