Help Animals by Donating Your Car During Cartober

By Lauren Puckett Dr. Christine Rainwater drove her 14-year-old Honda Civic for 240,000 miles before deciding it was time to throw in the towel. As a dog owner and lover, […]

The Joy of Adopting Adult Pets

By Liz Bresnahan  If you are an animal lover, you know that a pet’s love is priceless. Life’s simple moments are that much sweeter. Maybe it is your cat’s calm […]

Keep Your Pet from Going AWOL (Absent With-Out a Leash)

By Madeleine Devost Each year, over 10 million pets are lost in the United States. However, many are found when the owners take swift and necessary action. Summer can be […]

Hot Weather and Your Pet

By Heather Nokes Did you know that dogs and cats do not sweat like humans? Their main sweat glands are located on their paw pads and are not very effective […]

Kitten Fostering 101

By Heather Nokes “Kitten season” refers to the period from early spring to late fall when most kittens are born. This phenomenon is mostly due to warmer weather allowing stray […]

5 Lesser Known Household Pet Hazards

By Carly Sanders It’s no secret that animals like food. Some animals really like food, and most dogs and cats fall under that category. When you’ve got a pet that’s […]

Cold Weather Considerations for Pets

By Joan Cassell With the recent snowfall here in Loudoun County, this is a good opportunity to take a mid-season look at your pet’s cold weather needs.  If you think […]

Is Your Cat a Difficult Eater? Here’s What You Can Do

By Lauren Puckett Eating is an essential part of living. But for our feline friends, it’s not always easy. Many cats can be picky eaters, while others tend to overeat. […]

4 Ways to Deal with the Loss of a Pet

By Lauren Puckett For most of us, losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. The sense of loss can be profound. As you go through the […]

8 Reasons to Take Your Cat to the Vet

By Lauren Puckett Let’s face it, nobody likes going to the vet, least of all cats. Anxious cats can be especially averse to the entire experience, from going into the […]