A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Getting a new pet is a big decision and it becomes that much more important when you add kids into the mix. There are lots of things you need to think about before bringing a new furry friend into your home. How can you be sure that you’re making the right decision for your family? Here are a few things […]
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Have you ever been in this situation: you buy a bunch of toys from the pet store to bring home to your furry friends, you’re so excited to give them their gifts, and then they don’t even play with them? Or worse—they play with the box? My cat is consistently guilty of this. I’ll buy lots of cute toys only […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Kristian Porter! Kristian is a Nothern Kentucky University student majoring in English with a double minor in Business and History. She lives in Cincinnati with her dog, Jordin, and her two cats, Percy and Oli. I have fallen in love three times in my life. My first pet was a long haired Dachshund named […]
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“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day. It is amazing how much and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan The greatest joys and life lessons we […]
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Bunnies and cats may be different in some ways, but they both LOVE boxes. I’m sure most of you can agree that giving your furry friend a box is fun for both of you (don’t tell me you don’t love watching them play in it), and the best part is that it’s free! But what about when you really want […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Marissa Battaglia! Marissa is a student at the State University of Fredonia where she is studying journalism with a minor in French. That moment when you want to buy an animal, think about where you are buying the animal. Is the animal coming from a safe, welcoming environment or not? There are many things […]
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After careful consideration, you have decided to add another member of the family to your home. If you have not read about what to consider before adopting, check out this article before you continue. Now, you need to prepare for your new fur baby to make a smooth transition from the busy shelter to the quiet comforts of home. Here […]
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Cats are masters of hiding illness or pain. Typically, the only indication a cat owner may have regarding the little tiger’s issue is when they become reclusive or start acting strangely. Even then it can take pet parents a little while to pick up on subtle behavior changes in pets that are notorious for their tendencies to be aloof at times. That’s […]
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After a recent vacation away from my two dogs, I realized that communication with your pet sitter is very important. How was my sitter supposed to know that little Taco would throw confetti parties with the toilet paper if I didn’t tell her? Often it is assumed that pet sitters will automatically know your dog’s routine, but the truth is […]
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If you’re a new pet owner or even if you’ve had your furry friend for a while, you may be wondering if your pet is living in the right environment. Maybe you want your pet close by, but are afraid of depriving them from the benefits of their natural habitat. In the same way, you could be hesitant to keep […]
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