pets

There isn't much else as exciting in a child's life as getting a new puppy. My kids had literally begged me for years before we finally took the puppy plunge ourselves. And, while dog ownership can be challenging, we wouldn't change a second of it. Our fur baby has brought so ...read more

Do you have a cuddly, four-legged companion? It is time to celebrate Woman's best friend. This week is National Dog Week, and we've been celebrating with our beloved furry friends. We've got some tips on how to be a better dog owner. Related: Finding the perfect dog crate A few ...read more

When the hubs and I seriously starting considering granting our kiddos' wish for a dog, we didn't come to the decision without a good amount of deliberation. And once we decided that we could handle all the responsibility that comes with being a dog owner, we set about ...read more

A few months ago a new puppy joined our family. And while my husband had a dog as a kiddo, the children and I were newbies at the whole dog ownership thing. So, as you can imagine, I scoured the internet for as many tips for bringing home a new puppy that I could find. It turns ...read more

Let me ask you a question. Are you ready for a puppy? Sure, you want one, but are you really ready for one? That's a question that I had to ask myself long and hard when my kiddos started begging for their own puppy recently. Actually, let me back up. It wasn't really recently. ...read more

I was away at college on February 14, 2004, when my mom called to tell that Dr. Vezza, our loyal and local veterinarian, had made a house call... He showed up unexpectedly, knocked at the front door, and presented my mom with a Valentine, a sweet and silly six-month-old cairn ...read more