A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Throughout my childhood and early adult life, I was never the biggest cat person. Now I couldn’t imagine my life without my precious kitty, Babu. The connection I have with him is one I never thought was possible. When I first rescued him, he was still a little wild one which put my patience and understanding to the test. Babu […]
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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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While I enjoy a cute poolside Instagram post as much as the next person, summer isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Growing up in South Florida, nothing is worse than the high temperatures and brutal humidity. However, the days we spend with our toes in the sand or laying out by the pool makes the heat all worth […]
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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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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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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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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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Everyone is susceptible to kidney stones, including our beloved canines. We all know how painful kidney stones and urinary tract infections are in humans, and can only imagine a similar pain dogs experience and how much vet bills cost. Understanding Kidney Stones Firstly, it is important to understand what kidney stones are, how they grow, the different types, as well […]
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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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