When pets truly become “part of the family” it’s an organizational challenge to take a vacation - summer or anytime. One of my daughters asked me today if I could sit with... Continue Reading →
Archive for the ‘family’ Category
The Humanization of Pets
Pet People Pick Human Names for Their Pets More has been written about the humanization of pets in the last 20 years than almost any relevant topic about pets. All of a sudden... Continue Reading →
Monique Arrives! We Learn to Pamper Pets
When Aunt Roses parakeet Petey passed away and she was inconsolable Uncle David decided that perhaps Aunt Rose should have a dog. He traveled a lot. I think he finally thought a... Continue Reading →
Pets Help Us Connect With Our Friends
A close friend just emailed and said she has cancer. She will have to have surgery, chemo and radiation. Our hearts break. What is there to say? We pick up the phone immediately... Continue Reading →
Pets Give Us Lasting, Visual Memories
When we were kids we had a beagle named Stormy. He was handsome, perfectly marked and a classic example of all the traits of a beagle: smart, stubborn, energetic and easily... Continue Reading →
Being Thankful – Don’t’ Forget Our Pets!
When we gather around to toast Thanksgiving, we like to go around the table and ask each person what they’re especially thankful for. We all admit that Thanksgiving is one... Continue Reading →
Reasons TO Have a Pet
This blog is all about the benefits that pets bring to children - and their families! So it was especially disheartening today to get a summary of a study done by the American... Continue Reading →
Dogs Promote Exercise
Surprise! Dog Walkers Get More Exercise! I had to laugh when I saw a study in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health that concludes that “dog owners are 34% more likely... Continue Reading →
What To Do This Summer?
If you have a child that loves dogs or horses, think about finding a summer camp that supports their activities with their pet. When you put kids together with their pet and... Continue Reading →
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets 5 – Pet Bed in Kids Room
Teach Your Kids to Love Pets # 5 Put the Pet Bed in Your Child’s Room One of my friends has 5 children (a blended family) and luckily each child can have his/her own... Continue Reading →