Directory of Articles

Apples for Justin July 9, 2010 - My friend gets up in the middle of the night and eats apples. Reportedly, he does this quite frequently. His wife says he climbs out of bed half asleep, goes to the kitchen and chows down two apples, then goes back to sleep. I only recently learned about this during a holiday get together. On our trip to the grocery store to gather goodies for the weekend...Read more.

Editor's Pick: Chewdalootie, Doing His Duty June 20 , 2010 - Chewdalootie, Doing His Duty, is a colorful and fun children’s book with bright colors and kid-friendly drawings, but it also has an important message: dogs need love and attention. The parable is just one in a series by Laguna Beach author Debby Carman, who combines whimsical drawings with phrasings reminiscent of Dr. Seuss books. Read more.

The Perfect Storm: Comforting your dog in scary conditions June 12 , 2010 - My dog, Cori, doesn't like baths, but she does love the tub. That's because whenever there is a hint of a storm–or often beforehand–she marches into the bathroom and climbs in the tub. She's like an arthritic joint when it comes to predicting weather. She knows well beforehand that a storm is coming, and promptly climbs into the tub and stays there until the storm is over....Read more.

What makes a pet friendly company? June 6 , 2010 - When presented with the phrase "pet friendly company," a few initial things may come to mind–a company that allows companion animals to accompany employees in the workplace, or a business that takes care of our animals' veterinary needs. Indeed, those are valid and important examples of pet friendly companies. Being a pet friendly company is a "badge of honor"... .Read more.

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Sarah Whitman is founder of Whitman Syndication, a series of websites and blogs designed to promote companies and rescue organizations that do right by our companion animals.