Category: Family Life & Pets

Dogs have solidified their places in many families. Nowadays, more and more dogs accompany their pet parents on trips to the store, vacations and various recreational pursuits – including trips … Read More

Companion animals bring great joy to their owners. The unconditional love cats and dogs provide appeals to people of all ages. While many people associate pets with kids who can’t … Read More

One of the best things prospective pet owners can do before welcoming new pets into their families is to conduct a poison audit throughout their homes. Pets are often vulnerable … Read More

If youngsters have been eyeing fuzzy kittens or boisterous puppies at nearby shelters or pet stores, parents may want to give in to those cries for a family pet. Pets … Read More

As adults grow older, responsibilities to work and family can make it difficult to stay connected to friends. Over time, social circles may unravel and people may find themselves wondering … Read More

“Mutt” and “mongrel” have long had negative connotations, but there’s no need to turn one’s nose at mixed breed dogs. Dogs of any kind, regardless of lineage, can be cherished … Read More

A generation ago, it was common to see families with four or more children. But things are a bit different today. Pew Social Trends indicates that parents now have 2.4 … Read More

For the majority of working professionals, finding quality time to spend with loved ones can be a delicate balancing act. But working parents do not have to wait until retirement … Read More

Pets have been kept for centuries. Statistics from various sources indicate North Americans own millions of dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, and reptiles. Pets’ affable nature and loving looks are … Read More

■ Metro Service / Contributed Pet lovers often find their companion animals to be the center of their worlds. Data from the ASPCA says approximately 44 percent of all American … Read More

■ Metro Service / Contributed No pet parent wants their pets to escape the house, car or yard and become lost. But curious pets have a way of getting out … Read More

■ Metro Service / Contributed Today’s students have many new things to contend with as they navigate the school year. As a greater number of schools transition to providing lessons, … Read More