Pet Parent Blog

How many of us can admit to perusing the pet adoption website Petfinder from time to time? Our household is at max capacity but I am definitely guilty!  Whether one is looking for a new pet, information, or just wants a daily dose of cuteness, it's fun to pick a...

Yard work, humidity, and tourists - it's safe to say summer is here!  So what fun activities can you do with your pup when it's too hot for her regular walk? Cool down Buy an inexpensive kiddie pool and pretend you're on the beach!  Pup not impressed?  Try...

As I prepared to head to a local spa to make good use of a gift card the other day, I got to thinking about pet massage and how many animals can benefit from and enjoy a massage as much as I - and many other humans - do.  More than just a quick belly rub or gentle...

Finally some great weather!  What better way to enjoy it than some fun happenings around the Seacoast that celebrate and raise funds for animals of all kinds! Check out some of these upcoming events for this weekend and beyond: Cocheco Valley Humane Society's Tails to...

The unofficial start to summer is coming up and, with all the fun things bound to come, we’d like to revisit some safety reminders when it comes to pets and summertime celebrations. Parties Is your pet a social butterfly or wallflower?  Either way, there are a few...

Spring is a popular time of year to bring a new pet home.  And rightfully so! People feel energized when the cold weather breaks, it's easier to bring pets outdoors (for the appropriate species), and the absence of winter conditions makes a lot of things about pet...

Teaching your pet a new trick has far more benefits than the obvious adorable factor.  It also improves the communication skills you have with her, helps build confidence, provides a mental workout, and equips you with another tool you can use to diffuse stress in...

I'll be honest, I loooove walking dogs but jogging?! Um, no thanks! Or that's what I thought until I accepted that my dog and clients' dogs would love it and learned to enjoy it with them.  Now I'm on a mission to encourage more guardians to give it a try. Pre-jog...

Kittens and puppies get lots of attention and rightfully so.  But there is no deeper love than that between a guardian and their senior pet.  Whether we've watched them grow and transition through the phases of their life or they came into ours at a later age and we...

Hello all you pet parents!  We're back with new topics and we're off to a very exciting start: seasonal allergies!  I get them, chances are many of you get them, and a surprising number of pets do as well. Many folks are familiar with the practice of administering...

Happy New Year everyone!  This week I thought I would keep the topic light and list a couple of interesting and entertaining pet care trends we've seen in recent years.  Whether they make you smile or motivate you to learn more, we hope you enjoy! Cat walking It's...

Many folks might be a little weary of the snow and posts about it by now but I can't resist musing about the winter to come and the opportunities that abound for dog owners.  Below are some suggested gear to enable and enhance your winter romps. **Disclaimer: Sitter...

There are lots of helpful infographics circulating social media concerning travel with pets, dangerous foods for animals, and tips for reducing anxiety.  We strongly support well-researched infographics but I thought this week we could showcase some organizations in...

Who among us is planning to feature their pet in their Christmas card photos? Who did and found it to be an "experience?"  Some pets are simply more cooperative models than others but all have the potential to be a star!  This week we have some tips for getting that...

Food can be a touchy subject, as we are all looking out for our pets’ best interest amidst a massive number of choices.  But with friends already talking about their own diet/health “new year’s resolutions,” I thought it might be worthwhile to look at a couple key...

This weekend we brought home a very nervous foster pup who we had to be very careful did not slip out.  It got me thinking about the GPS collar devices available these days for pets and the broader spectrum of techie products available for pet guardians.  The specific...

We are so fortunate to live in a region so full of natural spaces!  This post, the last in a series of three featuring local parks and beaches, suggests a handful of properties that offer a big "bang for the buck" with multiple habitats to explore. Fort Foster,...

While sun-seekers flock to the beaches in the summertime, dogs and their guardians seem to love the off season the most, when restrictions are lifted.  In this post, Part 2 of our series about local nature walks, we celebrate beaches! Pirate’s Cove, Rye In pulling...