Sometimes making it just a little easier for someone to adopt a pet will go a long way as far as getting more pets into homes. Pets will be available at discounted rates this weekend at the Humane Society of Fargo-Moorhead during its impromptu “adopt-a-thon” June 8, 9 and 11, according to the shelter’s web …
Lindsay Stordahl
In a fantasy world, no one would every consider re-homing a pet. No one would need to. But in the real world, sometimes good owners need to responsibly re-home their cats. The scenarios are endless. Someone loses a job or a house or a spouse. Someone must move overseas or to an area that does …
I wonder, sometimes, what it means to make good art. I wonder what good art really is. Josh’s grandma paints beautiful landscapes, and when I see them I am almost there – hiking those mountains, crossing those streams. That is good art. A relative gave me a set of handmade coasters, and her thoughtfulness reminded …
Our gray tabby cat Scout has had issues with the litter box on and off. Scout is a very sensitive cat – sensitive to change, picky about his food, fussy about being held, and yes, a princess when it comes to litter-box cleanliness. I’ve hopefully managed to get Scout’s habits under control by keeping his two …
I think, usually, the biggest hurdle in my life is myself. I am my harshest critic. It took me a few years to leave my “secure” job because I didn’t think I could maintain my own business. I didn’t think enough people would see the value in me. It’s difficult for me now to see …
I own a dog running and dog walking business in San Diego called Run That Mutt. If you’ve started your own dog sitting business, you may be wondering what the best option is for collecting credit card payments. If you are serious about your pet business, you should collect payments through a credit card system …
Do you remember when I wrote about my cat Scout’s litter box issues awhile back? We thought we had the “situation” under control. We were wrong. This can be one of the most frustrating behavioral problems for cat owners. A deal breaker, even. Stay tuned for more on our attempts to solve the problem and …
Some people say black Labs are ordinary, that black lab mixes are “a dime a dozen.” Well, maybe some dogs are ordinary – not black lab mixes. I, for example, have white markings on my chest and feet. “Oh, lots of dogs have white feet,” you might say. “There’s nothing special about that.” But … how many …
“I think once you find your heart breed, you rarely stray from it.” That’s what a friend said on That Mutt’s Facebook wall last week. I’ve been thinking about that, and I think she’s right. I’m excited to get a second dog this fall, and I’m looking forward to the process of finding that dog. …
The following are some reasons why you should consider taking your dog to obedience classes.