A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Let’s face it: dogs are pretty much perfect. Okay, that’s a bit exaggerated. Our dogs are perfect in our eyes. No matter how many socks they rip, trash cans they get in to, or messes they make in the house, we continue to love them no matter what. However, just like humans, there are some things your dog dislikes. No, […]
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Not including some fish and a couple hamsters, I have had four pets within my nineteen years of living. My first dog, Rico, was a boxer with an abundance of energy and loving spirit. Shortly after my dad got Rico, my mom got Daisy. While Daisy is not friendly with strangers, she loves our family dearly and will do whatever […]
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Most people have heard of service animals, but emotional support animals are becoming more and more common these days. Before reaching college, I had never heard of such a thing. However, as an advocate for those suffering from mental illnesses, I loved that such “medicine” exists in the modern world. Here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about […]
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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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Let me begin by saying, I was raised as a dog person. My first pet was my loveable boxer who I took with me everywhere I went. This meant that I was generally opposed to cats. With terrible allergies and a negative connotation to the species, I have never had a positive outlook. However, now that my allergies are under control and […]
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While many of us don’t like to think about it, there will come a time in your life when you will face the loss of a pet. When coping with the loss of a pet, it is important to think of the ways to commemorate the time spent with your loved one. Here are seven ways to memorialize your pet! […]
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My mom likes to tell me the story about when I was one year old and I first met my dad’s best friend and dog, Copper. He peed on me. I know that it may seem weird to bring this up, but from that day forward, I knew that pets could teach you a whole lot about life. Copper peeing […]
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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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Held in high regard for thousands of years, cats are special creatures. Often thought of as aloof, the truth is cats provide more care for us than we ever thought possible, and scientific research is beginning to make this very clear. From reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, cats can do it all when it comes […]
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Cats, dogs, bunnies, hamsters, birds, lizards, snakes, and fish- oh my! Introducing children to pets is a huge step in the direction of creating kind, compassionate, and responsible future pet owners. But sometimes, the introductions may go awry. Pulled tails, nipped fingers, petting too rough, holding too tight, and hurt feelings on all sides can sometimes be the outcome of […]
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