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Christmas Puppies Need Pet Insurance

There is something about Christmas that inspires people to finally buy the puppy that their children have been begging for. Purchasing a pet isn’t the same as buying a toy. Christmas puppies need food, love, and pet insurance coverage. It’s hard to resist the big brown eyes of a soft little puppy at the pet store. You just want to pick him up and take him home to your kids! For whatever reason, Christmas inspires families to finally decide to go ahead and get the puppy that the kids in the family have been asking for, over and over again. … Continue reading →

Natasha Richardson Critically Injured and Oprah’s New Puppy Dies

Tony-winning actress Natasha Richardson is fighting for her life in a Canadian hospital this morning following a skiing accident that left her with serious head injuries. According to reports, the 45-year-old movie star is in critical condition and remains hospitalized in Montreal. Richardson’s actor husband Liam Neeson reportedly left the set of a movie he was filming in Toronto and rushed to his wife’s side when he heard about her accident at Mont Tremblant winter resort. Richardson is the daughter of Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave and producer Tony Richardson, who died in 1991. Her maternal grandparents were the famed British … Continue reading →

Just when I thought it was safe to go Potty…

I know I’m not the only one who looked forward to days when I could have a few moments alone in the bathroom, without knocks on the door or little fingers wriggling underneath it. My youngest still talks to me through the door occasionally, but I’ve actually been able to brush my teeth or take care of other things at times, without interruption. It’s a glorious phase of motherhood, when you can use the restroom all alone (and even use words like restroom instead of “potty”). Is potty a noun or verb or both anyway? Of course, I have tried … Continue reading →

Our New Neighbor

I hope you had a very happy holiday — whichever holiday you celebrate — and that you had a wonderful time with friends and family. One of my neighbors found a new family member under the Christmas tree yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, I heard a new dog barking. I’ll admit that I was indulging in an afternoon nap when I woke to the sound of yapping. At the time, I wasn’t sure if the dog was a visitor or a new resident. But it’s around the same time today, and the poor pup is barking again! For the most part, Moose … Continue reading →

Crafts to Make for Your Pets

Does your puppy love to play? How about your kitty? Even older dogs and cats enjoy being playful sometimes. These projects will help you make easy toys for your pets: Squeaky Mouse You will need a squeaker from another toy, or a very small toy that contains a squeaker. You will also need some felt. It can be any color you like, but you may want gray or white so it looks more like a mouse. Cut out a circle. Fold it in half. Put the squeaker inside along with some fiberfill (pillow stuffing). Have a grown up help you … Continue reading →