Be cautious letting cats outdoors - Fosters

Some interesting thoughts on cats that become lost, even in their own neighborhoods

Be cautious letting cats outdoors - Fosters

Pet Planning - Be Ready For An Emergency Or Disaster

Here's a great overview of what you should do and what you should know when it comes to preparing your pets for disasters, hurricanes, etc.

Pet Planning - Be Ready For An Emergency Or Disaster

Bill in North Carolina seeks to regulate puppy mills

A Senate bill in North Carolina calls for tougher restrictions on animal breeders in the state. The measure, which will be reviewed by the House finance committee next week, would necessitate in-state breeders that sell at least 30 puppies and have more than 15 female dogs to obtain state licenses and comply with the Agriculture Department's standards.

http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-puppy-mill-bill-100609,0,487325.story

Personality linked to longevity in dogs

Here's an interesting abstract on some research done regarding the correlation between personaily traits in dogs and longevitiy (life-expectancy). It seems that "slow-paced" dogs may live longer than "fast-paced" dogs.

http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/652435

Another reason to stop smoking: Your pets' health

It may seem obvious, but smoke exposure put's your pet at risk for illness too. Read this article for more information

http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/pets/2010-05-11-petsmoke11_ST_N.htm

A Great Website for your Emergency Prep Needs

This website is an excellent source for your pet emergency preparedness needs - selling evacuation kits, first aid kits, and number of other items that could prove important in emergency/disaster situations

http://www.wagn4u.com/

Sony Creates Tweeting Cat Collar - PCWorld

Just when you thought it couldn't get anymore whimsical - now your cat can tweet too!!!!

Sony Creates Tweeting Cat Collar - PCWorld

The Associated Press: Microchip helps NY family find dog gone since 2006

We love these stories - they're not infrequent, and they reinforce the importance of microchipping your pets.

The Associated Press: Microchip helps NY family find dog gone since 2006