Pets and Furry Friends

A poodle hiding under furniture, for article on a poorly socialized rescue dog.
Pets and Furry Friends

Hope for a Poorly Socialized Rescue Dog

Will time and training do the trick?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | September 20, 2023
3 parrot friends, image by Vividpixels, for article on parrots making video calls and friends
Cathy M Rosenthal

Parrots Making Video Calls and Friends

Plus abused pets and wild feathered friends

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | August 18, 2023
a dog with headphones and glasses looking at a tablet. By Vitaliy Nazarenko. For article on soothing anxious dogs.
Pets and Furry Friends

Two Methods for Soothing Anxious Dogs

These tried-and-true strategies have kept their pets calm

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | August 4, 2023
Kaisa Johnson attempts to clean Otto the Great Dane in her redesigned laundry room in the basement of her home in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. (Shari L. Gross/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS) For article on barkitecture
Home & Garden

‘Barkitecture’ for the Dogs in Our Homes

Pooch-pampering amenities can ease owners’ lives, too

By Nancy Ngo, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) | June 23, 2023
The neighborhood feral cats are using a woman’s backyard as their litter box. Now her dog can’t roam the yard freely. Is there a solution? Image by Kevin Patrick.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Feral Cats Spoiling a Dog Owner’s Backyard

Is there really a way to keep out cats?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 31, 2023
kitty chewing a cat toy, from Kadeva. Will stimulation for a cat work as a training tool? My Pet World offers advice to two pet owners with destructive and restless cats.
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Train a Young Destructive Cat

Making the impossible possible

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 23, 2023
a dog safely harnessed in a car, from Andrey Popov. Whether you’re traveling with pets or leaving them behind, these pets and travel tips can help ensure healthier, happier pets and owners.
Pets and Furry Friends

Pets and Travel: Tips and Advice

Whether your buddy is tagging along or staying behind

By Dr. Lauren Pastewka | May 9, 2023
Dog looking at sunset. A heartwarming look at a mother's belief that dogs go to heaven. Image by Anjajuli
Nick Thomas

Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?

Mom sure hoped so

By Nick Thomas | May 5, 2023
scared dog in a yard. From William Wise. A woman’s adopted dog has anxiety issues, making it difficult for him to adjust to a loving home. See what “My Pet World” advises.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Adopted Terrier Has Anxiety Issues

Plus a ‘snood’ for a dog?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | April 12, 2023
A sad border collie. Image by Tamara Bauer. Humor and hugs can be healing. Greg Schwem shares a heartwarming tale of companionship, beloved pets, grief, and healing.
Greg Schwem

Hugs Can Be Healing

When laughter takes a back seat

By Greg Schwem | March 31, 2023

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