by Andrea Merrill | Apr 27, 2022 | Cats, Home Life, Plants
After years of not having cats, I forgot that they love to, at the very least, try eating plants. So when my two little rescue cats were old enough, they definitely started eating the house plants I had around the house! I do not have much of a green thumb so the fact...
by Andrea Merrill | Feb 23, 2022 | Cats, Chickens, Dogs, Front Page Slider, Grooming, Home Life, Spring
After months of short days and long nights, spring finally feels like it’s right around the corner! The astrological start to the season doesn’t happen until March 20th/21st but there are still plenty of ways you and your pets can get ready for the longer...
by Andrea Merrill | Jan 1, 2022 | Holidays
The last two years have been difficult, to say the least. For me, this site has been a saving grace and on some days, a reason to get out of bed. That’s been particularly true during the Covid pandemic. It’s been an absolute joy learning and sharing about...
by Andrea Merrill | Dec 22, 2021 | Adopting a Rescue Animal, Cats, Dogs, Holidays
Working in the animal welfare realm is a wonderful, heartbreaking, terrific, and sometimes maddening experience. You get to help, in some form or another, so many animals in so many different ways. The adoption success stories are so joyful, with families becoming a...
by Andrea Merrill | Nov 24, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, Holidays
Many major winter holidays are officially here for North America and while these celebrations can be a great way to get through the darkest part of the year, it is important to keep your pets safe during all the festivities. There are, sadly, plenty of foods in...
by Andrea Merrill | Oct 30, 2021 | Dogs, Holidays
NOTE: This post does not constitute any sort of veterinary or medical advice. If your pets eat chocolate or other possibly toxic substances, please immediately contact your vet or local emergency animal hospital! This post is solely educational and a resource for pet...