Kongs!

I’m always trying to find new toys that my dog will love that doesn’t just involve chewing, but stimulates her thinking as well. I have found that the Kong toys are great for that because I can fill is up with treats and whatnot and she has to figure out...

Acupressure Massage for Pet Arthritis

As our companions age they can face the painful effects of arthritis and muscle/bone degeneration. Our furry companions rarely tell us when something is wrong which is why it is important to go the extra mile to ensure optimum health. There are many ways to help ease...

Rescuing Lucy

 Meet Lucy! In this photo, she was named Phyllis (of all the names in the world!) by the Humane Society of Charlotte. I came in one September morning with my friend who is an amazing pet photographer. While she took photos of some of the adoptable dogs, I took a sneak...

Rescuing Bear

Bear at the Animal Shelter Erika Abrams started fostering cats and dogs a couple years ago. She volunteers with Catering To Cats and Dogs rescue group who pull a lot of dogs from Gaston County Animal Control. Due to their limited facility at animal control, they have...

Does Your Dog Love to Swim?

Do you have a swimmer? It is that time of year when our four legged friends take advantage of summer fun by splashing around or cooling off in the pool. While swimming is a great way to exercise your companion or simply cooling them off with water, it comes with some...