Pets and Furry Friends

A man on his sofa loving on his small dog, knowing that dogs boost your health.
Health

How Dogs Boost Your Health

If you can manage the responsibility, the benefits are many

By Tahir Tak and Heidi Grafft | July 2, 2025
An older woman wonders, is she too old to get another cat? Image by Verastuchelova
Advice for Life

Too Old to Get Another Cat?

With mortality looming, she questions her next move

By R. Eric Thomas | April 11, 2025
Shug Lite beer and the dog, Sugar
Drink Up

Shug Lite Beer and Dog Rescue Collaboration

A limited-release beer from Väsen Brewing to raise funds for Richmond SPCA

By Annie Tobey | April 9, 2025
A grown golden retriever still poses dog chewing challenges for his owners as he lies on the floor surrounded by papers he destroyed
Pets and Furry Friends

Dog Chewing Challenges with a High-Energy Hound

A 3-year-old pup who us still shredding things, plus declawing alternatives

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 12, 2025
Puppies who have torn apart a pillow and the stuffing is all over the floor. By Chernetskaya. Essay on how two puppies changed a senior couple's life
From Our Readers

‘What Were We Thinking?’

At 70, Mary Jo Meloy and her husband adopted two pups

By Mary Jo Meloy | February 18, 2025
Young three month old semi-feral male kitten stalking a bird on gravel. Image by Gozzoli. Used with article on feral cats and wildlife issues
Pets and Furry Friends

Feral Cats and Wildlife

A reader doesn’t see eye to eye with ‘My Pet World’

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | February 10, 2025
Pomeranian dog on sofa. For article on dog fears
Cathy M Rosenthal

A Dog Fears a Text Message

Is she sending a doggy message of her own?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 3, 2024
A frightened dog under a blanket, by smrm1977. Plan for your pet’s Fourth of July to help ease their fears.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Plan for Your Pet’s Fourth of July

Independence Day isn’t a celebration for frightened pets

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | June 21, 2024
front view of a German wirehaired pointer lying down. Image by jarihin. Used with article on the importance of dog training and Cathy M. Rosenthal's take on Gov. Kristi Noem's decision to kill her 14-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer.
Cathy M Rosenthal

The Importance of Dog Training

Animal behavior issues should be managed with humane solutions

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 22, 2024
Timid pup on the grass. Image by Gunold.
Pets and Furry Friends

Helping a Timid Pup Gain Confidence

Tips from a pet expert

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 4, 2024

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