A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Pets are thought of as companions and even family, but they can be much more. We learn so much from our pets without even realizing it, from simple life lessons to enormous feelings. I have learned a lot from my furry friends. I learned about responsibility. Having a pet means you need to care for someone else’s needs along with […]
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Hello Summer! Now that school is out and the sun is shining, many people are going to be heading to beaches, lakes, and rivers for some fun with their families. If your family includes a dog, then it’s likely they will be joining you. As a good pet parent, you will make sure your dog stays cool and has plenty […]
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Just like humans, dogs and cats can get sick and need regular health checkups. Sometimes these visits can be very expensive. Some pet parents have turned to pet insurance to help with the medical costs of owning a pet. Here’s the lowdown on pet insurance to help you decide whether or not you want to invest in it! What is […]
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As pet owners, we are always looking for ways to celebrate our pets and raise awareness for pet concerns. The month of April has several ways we can do that, from promoting pet health, to adopting a new pet, and everything in between. 1. National Adopt a Greyhound Month This promotes adoptions for former racing Greyhounds. Racing Greyhounds spend their […]
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Now that spring is here, many people will begin refreshing their yards and gardens with new plants or choose to bring a little of the outdoors in to liven their living space. People pick plants for decorative or beneficial purposes, not always knowing the harm these plants can cause to their beloved pet. What plants can be harmful for my […]
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Bringing a new pet into your family is an exciting time, but when is the right time? After a pet loss you may start to wonder if you are ready to love another pet, or perhaps you feel your current pet would benefit from a companion. Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before you bring a new pet into […]
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When we purchase food for our family we think about the quality, the ingredients, and the benefits to our health. Why should our pets be any different? Due to food allergies many pet parents choose grain free foods for their dogs, but the benefits from grain free food aren’t limited to dogs with allergies. What should be in our dog’s […]
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Editor’s Note: Please help me welcome our newest intern, Brooke Wall! Brooke is a native Houstonian and is currently attending Sam Houston State University. She is an honors student majoring in English. Currently her family has no pets due to a recent loss, but they do raise chickens. When I was fourteen I wanted a cat more than anything in the […]
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