You may think that throwing away the carrot peels and apple kernels in the trash has no effect as they will break down anyway. But even natural plant matter will last for years when sealed in a plastic bag and dumped in a landfill. As a great example of community responsibility, the City of Seattle, WA offers free compost bins […]

With the arrival of hurricane season, it is vital that residents of hurricane-prone areas are prepared. From having an emergency plan in place to making sure you have an emergency kit ready to go to knowing in advance what emergency numbers to call and where your nearest hurricane shelter will be if you need to evacuate. Unfortunately, all too often […]

If you are looking for a Pug puppy, know that you are getting a very dependent breed of dog. Due to their unnatural squashed faces, Pugs tend to have a lot of respiratory problems. Due to their wrinkled skin and flattened faces, they have trouble cleaning themselves. Due to their large eyes, they often injure their eyes. All Pug puppies […]

I recently read a great article that asked the question: Why does the web love cats? It made me think. I went to YouTube and started looking for cat videos. Most of them were hilarious. Just search for “funny cat videos” and you will be overwhelmed. I started seeing them all the time while trying to figure out the magic […]

Most people just assume that if a food is safe for them, it is safe for their dog. This is not entirely true. While people and dogs can eat many of the same foods, some “human foods” are quite toxic to dogs. In fact, some people’s food is so toxic to dogs that it can kill or make them seriously […]

1. Hang out during screenings: Buyers like to be able to make their own decisions by walking around and deciding whether they like the property or not. Buyers may feel personally harassed and feel like they may not have the ability to fully explore or verbally process their impressions of a home when you, the seller, hang out inside your […]

Pets come in all shapes and sizes. They come from many different species and they also contain many different surprises. Whatever happens, our pets are our special friends and they bring joy to our lives. Pets bring happiness, comfort, companionship, and joy. However, there are many things that need to be considered when it comes to handling and keeping pets […]

Does your house smell like locker room or dirty socks? Whether your entire home has a smelly carpet or just a room or two, the smell can be overwhelming. Common carpet odors range from cat urine and smoke to mold and that pungent smell of sweaty socks. Steam cleaning carpets often makes the odor worse, especially if the water is […]

Some exasperated dog owners have asked me, “How do you train a Pit Bull not to bite?” My answer is always: “That depends.” It will be easier to get your Pitbull to stop biting if it is a puppy. Unfortunately, if your Pitbull is past the puppy stage, breaking the biting habit will be more challenging. But it can be […]

It has been almost a year since I had a very bad experience with the rescue of a local puppy mill. That experience led me to begin researching the various aspects of puppy mills and dog rescues. In this research, I have come across far too many activities that are the work of truly sordid people. Even when I start […]