If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that cats, in general, are fastidiously clean. They like a clean litterbox, and although most don’t enjoy a bath, they groom...
Think of your animal as your greatest connection to nature. This is some of the most important animal wisdom we’ve learned over the years.
Help! My Dog Ate Soap
A few weeks ago, we were visiting my sister, and while we were there, her big, goofy 110 shepherd cross, Zeus, ate a bar of soap. Yes, a bar of soap. He’d never paid any...
Is it Too Cold to Walk My Dog?
This week, up here in Ontario, the weather has been surprisingly mild. The snow has been melting, and we’re finally seeing some sunshine. We’re not ready for the spring to...
What is a Heart Dog? Defining the Unbreakable Bond
A few weeks ago, I was speaking with someone about our husky girl Inuk, who crossed the rainbow bridge in April. Inuk was almost 15, and was my first dog as an adult. She...
Dog Years to Human Years: Understanding & Boosting Canine Longevity
I can almost guarantee that you’ve heard the old saying, “one dog year equals seven human years.” As children, my sister and I routinely calculated our dog’s age into human...
How to Create a Dog Bucket List for You and Your Pet
Do you have a bucket list? You know, of list of things that you want to do in your life, well, before you “kick” the proverbial bucket? And if you’ve created one for...