Category: Pets

5 Reasons to Choose a Golden-Doodle and 5 Reasons Not to

Three years ago my children and I were adjusting to life without their father. They needed someone or something to hug and so did I. So on Labor Day 2007, I loaded the kids into the car, remembered to bring some towels, and headed out to Amish country, where...

Selling Pets on Free Classified Ad Sites

There are some helpful tips for selling a new litter of kittens or puppies, or some newborn birds on your local or even national free classified ad sites. Target the best prospects Do you sell hunting dogs? Easter bunnies? Remember to place your ads in the most relevant categories,...

Qualities of good dog harnesses

You love your dog and you are doing everything you can to give him the attention he deserves. You want them to eat well and look good, of course. In the effort of trying to make your pup look good and stay safe, you try to check out dog...

Ally and Me: A Monument

When we lose someone dear and precious, it’s like everyone else who died before loses them all over again. Safely asleep in our memory, this most recent death awakens and amplifies the loss of all those who have gone before. They uncoil, they stretch, and when they hold hands,...

A word you can’t speak Japanese without!

Learn Japanese fast! You already know that to speak Japanese correctly, you have to know the conjugations of the your form the front and back. Whether you want to say, “Can I take a picture?” or “You can’t come in now”, the Japanese your the form is essential. It...

Book Review – The Dog Thief: And Other Stories by Jill Kearney

It is often difficult to describe the intricate relationships between animals and their humans. In her book, “The Dog Thief: And Other Stories,” Jill Kearney has no such problem, delivering a poignant collection of short stories that strike a chord, leaving traces that likely won’t fade when you’re done...

How to Select an Agility Tunnel

Okay, so you’ve decided that you want to do agility training with your dog. That’s great! You’ve seen a few competitions, you know you need dog agility equipment, and you decide to go to the pet store for some of the standard training items, like a tunnel. When you...

Everything you need to know about the Goldendoodle!

Today’s dogs are a very important part of a family environment. They keep us entertained, they put smiles on our faces, they are our children’s best friends, they are there to talk to us when we feel lonely and have no one else! They love us unconditionally and bring...

Hong Kong Day Trip: Exploring Hidden Gems in Shau Kei Wan

Hong Kong, Asia World City, is visited by millions of travelers every year, but unfortunately most of them settle for a short visit that includes the familiar clichés of Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, Nathan Road and Star Ferry, not knowing that the The city has so much more to...