A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Abigail Green! Abbey lives in Crossville, TN and attends Tennessee Technological University where she is majoring in English. She lives with her family and her cat, Mr. Kitty. If someone asked me what my favorite animal was, without hesitation I would answer “a cat”. Over my lifetime I have been blessed to be family […]
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According to Dosomething.org, a pet that is overweight or obese has increased chances of developing arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, certain cancers, and heart and respiratory disease. Despite these facts, research shows that 1 in 3 American cats and dogs are overweight or obese. In order to put a stop to this dangerous trend, we need to help […]
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For many animals, boredom is a biological phenomenon that occurs when the brain wants stimulation. When dogs are bored, their boredom can lead to stimulatory actions such as biting and chewing furniture or carpets or scratching up floors. In order to prevent these bad behaviors, it is important to keep your dog from becoming bored. But how can you beat doggy boredom? Here are 7 easy […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern to Project Pawsitivity, Samuel Chillette! Samuel majors in English at Westchester Community College. He lives with his family and their dog, Roscoe. Animals that are up for adoption need our help but more importantly, they need our love, affection, and companionship; they’re a lot like us in that regard. Just like we feel things, they feel things […]
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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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Many owners find confusion when trying to decide whether they want to feed their cat or dog an entirely wet food diet or if they wish to go the opposite route and feed their dog or cat dry food only. The truth of the matter is that both choices have their benefits and their negative impacts on a pet’s life […]
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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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Diabetes doesn’t just affect humans, it can also be an ailment that dogs deal with too. Surprisingly, diabetes in dogs is pretty common and according to Pet Diabetes Month, anywhere from 1 in 100 to 1 in 500 dogs has diabetes. In spite of this, not many dog owners think to have their dog checked for this disease and end […]
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Since this time of year is one of the most popular for cats to become pregnant and give birth, understanding how to care for newborn kittens may be useful knowledge for you to have! If you find the guardian of newborn kittens, here are some tips you should know in order give the kittens a chance to survive. 1. Always […]
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As a dog owner and animal enthusiast who has lived in the Pacific Northwest my entire life, standout dog showing, agility, and showmanship events in the geographical area tend to draw my interest and attention. From the famous Rose City Classic in Oregon, to British Columbia’s Pacific Kennel Club Show, this is a list of the best, most popular dog […]
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