Monthly Archives: May 2013
A Walk in the Park-Dog Park
The nice weather will be here soon. If your dog is like mine they are tired of being cooped up. In Vancouver, we have great parks and trails for hikes and play areas for your pets. Dogs are allowed in all public parks except Klineline Pond or Vancouver Lake Beach areas. Make sure you have […]
Rescue Me Again
This is a story about my old dogs Butch and Sundance. When I first went to the shelter I was looking for a small dog. But one dog caught my eye so I took him for a walk and when I returned his brother looked so sad that I felt bad. After making the decision […]
Local animal organizations receive $1 million grant
The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, a local coalition of animal welfare organizations, received a $1 million grant earlier this week for their unique collaboration. The grant was given by well-known animal welfare foundation, Maddie’s Fund. The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, also known as ASAP, was founded six years ago with the goal of […]
Little Buggers-Fleas and Ticks
Living in the Northwest everyone thinks that their dog won’t get fleas, ticks or worse. Not true. Many dogs can get them in their own yard or on walks in your neighborhood. If you have ever had a bad flea problem you will do anything to get rid of them. A friend of mine rented […]
Allergies and your pets
It is that time of the year, and all the flowers are in bloom and grass is growing. Don’t you love spring? This is the start for allergies in humans as well as pets. Yep your pet can have allergies to the grass as well as the blooming plants and trees or even food. My […]