A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Pets have been part of our household ever since the day I was born. Each animal has taught me to show love in many different ways and take care of each one’s individual needs. However, my dogs have taught me unconditional love through how they are able to bring support and happiness through the toughest of times. A couple of […]
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Do you have a new pup, or a pup at home that you’d like to get closer to? Bonding with your pup is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a pet parent! To help you and your pup get closer, here are 6 tips and tricks you can use to bond with them! 1. One-on-One Time […]
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Growing up, I’ve always had an animal by my side. Through my elementary, middle, high school, and half of my college years, Cocoa and Sandy were there. My chocolate Labrador and golden retriever were always large sources of joy and comfort. Watching them grow from puppies to elder dogs, I have learned a lot from them. Cocoa and Sandy taught […]
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Have you ever considered adopting a non-traditional pet? Exotic pets can bring much excitement and happiness into your life. Like other animals, the amount of care needed varies, but the effort is worth it! Here are 10 unique pets you should consider becoming your next family member. 1. Stick insects I’ve never thought of insects as pets before, but this […]
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When talking about pets, most people think of dogs and cats. However, there are so many small animals that make wonderful companions. Rabbits can become great additions to the family for many reasons! Here are 6 reasons to consider a rabbit as a pet! 1. Great for apartments Rabbits typically need less space than other pets. They don’t need to […]
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Having a furry friend to come home and play with is always fun. But what if you want a pet that isn’t common? One of the strangest and most exciting pets my family has raised has been a ferret named Misty. Ferrets are similar to weasels and are extremely playful, curious, and social. However, they can be a handful. Here […]
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Out of all nine cats I have, one in particular has my heart in her paws the most. Juneau is a tiny calico cat that has been through so much in her short life. I found her on the streets of New Jersey during my sophomore year of high school. When I found her she was still a young kitten […]
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When I was six years old, my hero was a Whippet named Cisco. I followed him around the yard, on walks, and even into the fur-coated furnace room where Cisco and his cousin, Indy, preferred to sleep during the colder months. Once, while trying to feel more like a member of his two-dog pack, I resorted to eating a handful […]
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I always had a dog growing up, and to me, it was one of the treasured memories of my childhood. Whether it was running through hot, hazy days of a New England summer with a romping dog bounding joyfully behind me or sleeping with a faithful canine companion curled around my feet, I simply enjoyed the beautiful uncompromising love that only […]
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It’s difficult to imagine the person I’d be had I not grown up with pets. Since I was born, I’ve had an animal by my side, teaching me valuable lessons, whether I was aware of it or not. Now that I’m an adult, I can fully appreciate all that my pets teach me, and how much better I understand life […]
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