There is stacks and stacks of research that talks about the many benefits of having a family pet. Even from a very young age, research has shown that pets help children become more responsible, increase their self-esteem and even help reduce the chances of allergies. But a new study published in … [Read more...]
Enter To Win A Pet Friendly Prize Pack & Support The OSPCA
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED On September 20th and 21st, the Ontario SPCA is celebrating its third annual Friends for Life!™ Walk, presented by Nutrience. Everyone is encouraged to go online to www.friendsforlifewalk.ca to register for a walk in their community, gather sponsors and walk in support of … [Read more...]
Does Your Pet Have What It Takes?
We all love our pets. To us, they are the best dog, cat, fish or hamster around. But why restrict their celebrity status to your own home? Why not show the whole world how amazing your furry friend is and also join in the fight against animal cruelty! If you have a playful pooch at home, the … [Read more...]
Alice
My dog died the other night. It was shocking but not surprising considering her fulsome life. I basically eulogized her here, so I will not again (ok a little bit) but as the category above suggests, this indeed was a life event. Two things stood out about Alice’s passing. First, my eldest son, … [Read more...]
Family’s Best Friend
It is becoming increasingly apparent that this will be the last summer for our dog Alice. In October of 1999, my wife Stephanie, in her maddening impetuous way, called me from a pet store in Bellville, Ontario two months after our wedding, letting me know she was holding a dog that was … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Cone Head
Here he is. All new! Nut free! And completely shamed. My poor pup. … [Read more...]
Fine Furry Friends
A pet can be a best friend - if dreams are lived up to. Or they can have a mind of their own - or other, less savoury drawbacks. Choose wisely, kids! These girls have had to make certain adjustments to their expectations... A Pet for Petunia by Paul Schmid HarperCollins ISBN: 978 1 06196 331 … [Read more...]
Mac.
I know that looking at photos of other people's pets is kind of the same as having them tell you about their latest whacked-out dream...meaning, it's cool and interesting to them but not to you. But, COME ON. This little guy is so cute, it just kills me. He is fitting in perfectly with our … [Read more...]
Pet Ownership – Or Not
I tell people I own a cat. Well, he can't get outside, so it's a fairly easy call. But some animals are not so easily pinned down... This Moose Belongs To Meby Oliver JeffersHarperCollinsISBN: 978 0 00 726387 5Wilfred one day, by happenstance, becomes, he thinks, the owner of a moose. He is pretty … [Read more...]
In an Unexpected Place
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]