July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day, but we think any day is a good day to help keep your home and pets safe from fires. Did you know that the American Red Cross responds to more home fires than any other disaster? And it’s the most preventable! This blog provides tips on how […]
The first destination in our “Traveling with Your Dog to…” blog series was to Hillsborough River State Park. For our next installment, we are off to the beach! There are two dog beaches located in St Petersburg (possibly three if you count Gandy Beach, but we are going to be focusing on Gulf beaches for […]
Being home more means having more time to observe our pets’ occasional weird behavior. Just why do they do the things they do? For some of these quirks, scientists still don’t have all the answers. But sometimes, just knowing we’re not alone may be all the answer we need. So here’s our list of oddities […]
As pet owners begin to return to work, we can’t expect our pets to understand that it’s back to business as usual. If you adopted a dog during the pandemic, and are wondering whether you will keep or “rehome” your new pet, please read our post with tips to help you through the decision. ON […]
We are encouraged that officials are now so focused on efforts to gradually return our communities back to normal after the threat of COVID-19 has passed. Sadly though, many people still find themselves isolated, furloughed, or without a job right now; and their time at home is spent in anxious worry. At the same time, […]
We think it’s safe to say that most of us are bored these days. It seems forever ago that we could grab dinner or a drink with our friends; go to concerts or to the theater; or enjoy one of the many markets, festivals, or other events that St. Petersburg does so well. But have […]
Life has definitely changed in the past several of weeks. Daily we hear of more and more store, restaurant, and beach closures and of event cancellations. “Social distancing” has become part of our everyday vernacular. In St. Petersburg, for now, we are still allowed—among other things—to go to the grocery store and to the park. […]
When the current outbreak of novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, first came to light in December 2019, researchers indicated that animals were the likely source of the virus. So people are naturally asking, Can my pet contract and transmit this virus? That question has become even more valid after one dog, the pet of an infected owner […]
You lock the doors, set the burglar alarm, and climb into bed, with the family dog following close behind. As Fido settles in next to you—in his usual spot under the covers—you feel safe and secure. But are you really? Could there be hidden dangers in your own bedroom, just waiting to attack? We are […]
A new year is a great time to turn over a new leaf, so whether you’re a dog, cat, or pet owner, here are some ideas for you: Dog goals for the coming year I will not stand on the dishwasher door to “prewash” the dishes. I will not come parading out in Mom’s underwear […]
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