Recently I shared this picture of Mini Pony, Cupcake, “kicking up her heels” with a friend of mine. “Are you kidding me?” she laughed. “No, they really do that. That’s... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘Benefits of Having Pets’ Category
People or Pets – Mommas Are Protective By Nature
Yesterday the Farrier came. With six horses, he stops by Horseshoe Road on a regular schedule. He gave baby Sprinkles, the Mini Pony, her second “manicure.” She doesn’t need... Continue Reading →
Howl-O-Ween With Pets
There are lots of ways that we incorporate our love of pets with Howl-O-Ween activities. From decorating or carving our pumpkins like cats, dogs, bunnies, etc. to dressing up... Continue Reading →
Pets & Kids Calendar – October
October is one of our favorite months for the Kids & Pets connection. World Smile Day is a natural since a lot of pets naturally smile! Kids can help walk the dog, love... Continue Reading →
Why Kids Need Pets – Building Reading Confidence
We first learned about Therapy Reading Dogs when we had friends with kids in the Victorville, CA school system. They had a well known Reading Therapy Dog at the Library once a... Continue Reading →
Why Kids Need Pets – Bullying
You no doubt know that this website focuses on Connecting Kids & Pets and one reason is the many, many benefits of kids having a BFF that's a pet. Recently we came across an... Continue Reading →
When Pets Misbehave – Kids Learn They’re Not the Only Ones That Do
Day 19 - Earlier this week I posted this picture of little Mini Pony, Sprinkles, on Facebook. Somehow the 4 week old got between the railings around the horse stables and the... Continue Reading →
Pets Make Us Laugh
One of the great benefits of having a pet is that they add so much fun and laughter to our family life! Whether it's your cat making a flying leap to catch the feather on the... Continue Reading →
Snowing? Grab the Kids & Make A Snow Pet
Snow dogs and snow cats are showing up online due to the heavy snows in much of the country during the last week. Sculpting a pet instead of a snow "man" is great fun for kids... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving – for People, Pets & More
Giving thanks for all our friends and family and the Freedom we have in this country - and the pets that are Part of the... Continue Reading →