Cats can provide unconditional love, companionship and joy to you. A feline companion can bring you health benefits by reducing stress and improving your heart health. Cat ownership Cat ownership can lead to a rewarding and long-lasting relationship. Cats can calm the nervous system while providing an outlet for play and fun. Cats are very independent and like…

What you should know about the emergency veterinarian clinics, their vets and what they do. In 2014, there were more than 102,000 vets in the United States and 510 American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Board-certified Diplomates (ACVECC). The American Veterinary Medical Association says that 24-hour emergency clinics, and veterinarians working in these hospitals are important…

My first cat rescue took place 18 years ago. I am a New Yorker. Sylvester, the cat was coated in a commercial adhesive. He was then glued on Amsterdam Ave. at 190th Street. The cat was lying in the road next to some food cans. Since then, I have rescued cats on a non-stop basis. In grade school,…

They are independent, stylish, and elegant. Sometimes aloof but affectionate in their own way. Many cat lovers would be happy to wax poetic about how amazing our feline companions are. It can be harder for pet-sitters to gain the trust and love of cats than it is with dogs. You have to work hard for a cat’s…

Dog sitter requests are increasing as travel resumes. After all, the pandemic, pups can’t take care of themselves. My willingness to take care of other people’s pets was a major factor in my understanding of New York City. I learned about neighborhoods that were out of reach for me, and the lifestyles they lived. How…

The chinchilla, a rodent smaller than a cat with velvety, rounded ears and grayish, plush fur, is one of the world’s most fascinating creatures. The chinchilla is incredibly social and lives in large family groups. They can even form herds of more than 100 animals. Male chinchillas are more social than other rodents and will help to…

They may be seen slouching behind restaurants or wandering around parks. These cats appear domesticated at first. They’re actually wild animals. Feral cat can be the result of abandoned or stray household pets. They quickly return to their wild nature after being raised without any human interaction. Many animal control departments in cities and counties are only mandated…

Dog Daycare has become one of the most popular businesses within the pet industry. The needs of consumers who own pets change as the human culture does. In many parts of America, housing offers fewer opportunities for dogs to live full life in their backyards. Our yards are often smaller, and our neighborhoods have covenants which do not…