Mourning the Loss of a Pet

Mourning the Loss of a Pet

Image by Pixabay from GailRubin Written by: Dr. Sara Hopkins, founder of Compassion 4 Paws While the term “human-animal bond” has only existed since the 1960s, relationships between animals and people have been documented for more than 15,000...
4 Dangers of Mold for Your Household Pets

4 Dangers of Mold for Your Household Pets

Mold is a common household problem and can have serious health implications for humans and pets. Pets, however, are particularly vulnerable to the dangers of mold. This is because their smaller bodies are more susceptible to the toxins released by mold spores....
What To Know About Cold Weather and Dogs

What To Know About Cold Weather and Dogs

It’s easy to assume that because your family dog has a fur coat, they don’t feel the winter chill like you do. However, that’s not true for most breeds. Dogs can get cold just like people do—they can even get hypothermia and frostbite....
Making a Difference in the Life of a Rescue Pet

Making a Difference in the Life of a Rescue Pet

Written by Kara Venus. You know that one-of-a-kind feeling when you’ve done a good deed? It might be as simple as opening the door for an elderly person or as complicated as stopping at the scene of an accident. You may not be an EMT, but you can call 911. You...