Tag: dogs

Pet-Proofing Your Garden

There’s something so sweet about watching your dog sniff every corner of the yard or seeing your cat stretch out in a sunny spot near the garden. But if you’ve got pets, turning your backyard into a safe space for them is just as important as keeping them happy indoors. When you adopt a pet, … Continue reading Pet-Proofing Your Garden

Is Pet Fostering for You? A Guide to Opening Your Home and Heart

Pet fostering is a rewarding experience that allows you to provide temporary care for animals in need. Whether you're an animal lover considering fostering for the first time or curious about how it works, this guide will help you decide if pet fostering is the right fit for you and your lifestyle. What Is Pet … Continue reading Is Pet Fostering for You? A Guide to Opening Your Home and Heart

The Benefits of Teaching Your Dog Hand Signals

(This is a collaboration post.) One of the most enriching ways to strengthen your relationship with your dog is through training. Adding hand signals into the mix of your vocal commands can take that to an entirely new level. Now, let’s talk about why hand signals will prove to be an enhancement of any dog’s … Continue reading The Benefits of Teaching Your Dog Hand Signals

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

There’s more to do in Jacksonville than some realize. It’s me, I’m the some. Because last weekend, I discovered the Arboretum! Apparently, I was the last one to discover it because everyone who I mentioned it to had either been there or was aware of its existence. But, just in case...hey, you should check out … Continue reading The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Helping People Through Petsitting

Sometimes, you get an opportunity to really be there for people. Sometimes, in the midst of a sad moment, you can provide comfort. Sometimes, I live for those moments. I'm a petsitter. I'm the one that steps in when the owners can not. That's usually because they are going to go somewhere fun. But, sometimes, … Continue reading Helping People Through Petsitting

From Stray To Loved, A Book Review

So I read a book by Pamela Schloesser Canepa! She adopted a dog from the local shelter. She was then inspired to write about him. From Stray to Loved is a quick and enjoyable read about the imagined origin story of her rescue dog, Bixby.  Pamela's main focus has been in the sci-fi genre with her full-length books that … Continue reading From Stray To Loved, A Book Review

The Buddy Bandana Is Perfect For Your Buddy (Or Not)

I am adding to this post due to the fact that after posting it, I received several comments from people (as can be seen below) who had negative shared experiences with the company. Not receiving their paid for products and not being able to successfully communicate with the company are the common themes. As a … Continue reading The Buddy Bandana Is Perfect For Your Buddy (Or Not)

Four-Legged Adoption Is Forever, Too.

So, this weekend's excitement was adding a dog to our home again.  Ever since our Ben passed away, the house has been so very dog-less.  It's also been less hairy, less noisy, and less messy (kind of).  But, mostly it's been dog-less.  At first, I couldn't stand the idea of a different dog in the house.  … Continue reading Four-Legged Adoption Is Forever, Too.