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Mr. Chewy Pet Supply Home-Delivery Service
Published on 2012-05-20 22:59:17
I’ve visited plenty of online pet supply stores, but and was never very impressed. Either their prices were high, their selection didn’t include every item I needed, or their delivery charges made their use impractical. Not so with the Mr. Chewy website. At www.mrchewy.com, I was able to find everything I needed in one place, [...] > read more
It Takes Time
Published on 2012-04-20 01:13:21
One of the first things people ask me when I’m conducting a behavior consultation is, “How long is it going to take before I see results?” My answer is always the same: Expect it to take some time. It’s not realistic to expect immediate results and perfect behavior after just a day or two of [...] > read more
It Takes Time
Published on 2012-04-20 01:13:21
One of the first things people ask me when I’m conducting a behavior consultation is, “How long is it going to take before I see results?” My answer is always the same: Expect it to take some time. It’s not realistic to expect immediate results and perfect behavior after just a day or two of [...] > read more
Still Grieving, After All These Years
Published on 2012-03-17 17:42:21
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, but for me, March 17th has a very different meaning. It’s my Sadie’s birthday: she would have been 10 years old today. It’s been over 3 years since that awful day that I came home to find my Sadie had died in the short 2-hours that I had left the [...] > read more
Still Grieving, After All These Years
Published on 2012-03-17 17:42:21
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, but for me, March 17th has a very different meaning. It’s my Sadie’s birthday: she would have been 10 years old today. It’s been over 3 years since that awful day that I came home to find my Sadie had died in the short 2-hours that I had left the [...] > read more
It’s a Lifetime Commitment
Published on 2012-02-21 21:19:56
I am compelled to write to you about a very serious subject today. For the 6th time in recent months, someone I know, a client, is choosing to dump their cats because they are moving in with someone. In this case, the other person has dogs, so the dogs get to stay but the cats [...] > read more
It’s a Lifetime Commitment
Published on 2012-02-21 21:19:56
I am compelled to write to you about a very serious subject today. For the 6th time in recent months, someone I know, a client, is choosing to dump their cats because they are moving in with someone. In this case, the other person has dogs, so the dogs get to stay but the cats [...] > read more
Losing Our Kitty Loved Ones
Published on 2012-01-29 16:28:05
Losing our Kitty friends is a sad but inevitable part of our relationships with them. It’s been 3 years now since I lost my beloved Sadie kitty, and almost a year since my 17-year-old Precious left us last Easter Sunday, yet the pain of their loss is as fresh as yesterday. Sometimes our friends and [...] > read more
Losing Our Kitty Loved Ones
Published on 2012-01-29 16:28:05
Losing our Kitty friends is a sad but inevitable part of our relationships with them. It’s been 3 years now since I lost my beloved Sadie kitty, and almost a year since my 17-year-old Precious left us last Easter Sunday, yet the pain of their loss is as fresh as yesterday. Sometimes our friends and [...] > read more
It’s Travel Season! Can you travel with a cat?
Published on 2011-06-04 19:00:01
“Wanna go for a ride?” Say these words to a dog and he’ll be running for the door faster then you can put on your shoes. Say them to a cat and, well, you’re in for a challenge! Take it from me; I drove cross- country with my six kitties when > read more
It’s Travel Season! Can you travel with a cat?
Published on 2011-06-04 19:00:01
“Wanna go for a ride?” Say these words to a dog and he’ll be running for the door faster then you can put on your shoes. Say them to a cat and, well, you’re in for a challenge! Take it from me; I drove cross- country with my six kitties when I relocated from South [...] > read more
Bringing Home Baby
Published on 2011-03-14 23:56:30
Adopting a kitten is a happy and exciting time. You’ve found just the perfect little bundle of fluff and now you are preparing to bring him home. Especially for the first-time kitty parent, knowing what to expect from your kitten’s first days in > read more
Bringing Home Baby
Published on 2011-03-14 23:56:30
Adopting a kitten is a happy and exciting time. You’ve found just the perfect little bundle of fluff and now you are preparing to bring him home. Especially for the first-time kitty parent, knowing what to expect from your kitten’s first days in your home will help you better prepare for his arrival. Give Kitty [...] > read more
A New Year for You and Your Cat
Published on 2011-01-26 17:32:34
How is 2011 going so far, have you stuck to those resolutions? How about the ones you made to your feline friends? What, you didn’t make any? Read my article on the Found Animals Website for some wonderful resolutions you can make 2011 your kit > read more
A New Year for You and Your Cat
Published on 2011-01-26 17:32:34
Another year has come and gone. Did you keep your 2010 resolutions or are they going to be on your 2011 list? If you’re like me, you probably made some promises to your cat, too. But if not, there are some things you really should add to your list of resolutions that will make life [...] > read more
Give a Little Kibble, Keep a Family Together
Published on 2011-01-07 18:11:56
In this troubled economy, more and more families are having trouble keeping food on their own plates, let alone in their pet’s food bowls. It’s a sad fact that many families are having to give up their pets in order to ensure they get the > read more
Give a Little Kibble, Keep a Family Together
Published on 2011-01-07 18:11:56
In this troubled economy, more and more families are having trouble keeping food on their own plates, let alone in their pet’s food bowls. It’s a sad fact that many families are having to give up their pets in order to ensure they get the food they need. Tails Magazine has asked me to share [...] > read more
Professional Pet Sitters Give You Peace of Mind
Published on 2010-11-15 17:08:24
A question I am sometimes asked by potential clients is “Why should I use a professional pet sitter to care for my cat? Can’t I just throw down some food and litter and leave for a few days? Can’t I just let my friend, family, or a > read more
Professional Pet Sitters Give You Peace of Mind
Published on 2010-11-15 17:08:24
A question I am sometimes asked by potential clients is “Why should I use a professional pet sitter to care for my cat? Can’t I just throw down some food and litter and leave for a few days? Can’t I just let my friend, family, or a neighbor stop by and feed my cat?” Let [...] > read more
Shy Cats, Deep Bonds
Published on 2010-09-14 00:01:20
Is your kitty like the new kid at school, hiding in the back instead of coming out to play? Sometimes the shy cats are the ones with whom the deepest bond is borne. In the new article I wrote for the Found Animals Foundation, I outline some tips you > read more
Shy Cats, Deep Bonds
Published on 2010-09-14 00:01:20
Do you remember the shy kid at school? You know the one; she would sit in the back of the room and hide behind her books, avoiding eye contact with everyone. Most people just ignored her, and never made any effort to get to know her. But not you! You knew there was a treasure [...] > read more
Two = Twice the Love
Published on 2010-08-11 15:28:36
Hi Everyone! My latest article for Found Animals’ Pet Club Newsletter has been released. This month’s topic: why adopting two cats at the same time is beneficial for both you and the cats. Please visit Two is Better Than One to read the e > read more
It’s Kitten Season… Again…
Published on 2010-07-24 15:50:56
It’s summertime, and with the spring and summer seasons also comes Kitten Season. That’s right, kittens do have a season when there is a sharp rise in the number of litters and the rescues, shelters, and back alleys become inundated with > read more
Are expensive cat foods worth the price?
Published on 2010-06-03 19:38:19
One of my clients called me recently, panic filled her voice. She had recently added a new cat to her feline family, and the rescue organization gave her “the talk” about pet foods. “My cats are so picky, they just won’t > read more
A Mother’s Day Gift for Pet Moms
Published on 2010-04-25 00:12:33
We pet Moms can feel a bit left out when it comes to Mother’s Day. I mean, how is your cat or dog supposed to sneak out of the house to buy us a gift anyway? Well now they won’t have to. My talented friend, Laura Silverman, has solved the > read more
Second Chance Cats – Consider adopting a lonely older cat (or two!)
Published on 2010-04-09 23:34:42
The economic crisis continues to affect everyone, causing more and more dogs and cats to be given up by their families as they lose their jobs and their homes. This means more older pets than ever before are finding themselves in shelters and rescues > read more
The Urban Pet – A Pet Supply Mecca for Cat (and Dog) Owners!
Published on 2010-02-18 15:49:04
Have you ever visited a pet supply store and felt like the cat section was just an afterthought? Many cat owners have felt this frustration, and some, like me, must visit multiple stores to find all the products they need for their feline family me > read more