Pets are important members of your family, so they should be included in your family’s emergency disaster plan. Preparing for the unexpected is not easy, but the below tips will help you get started. Prepare Early & Communicate If you live in an area prone to certain natural disasters, such as tornadoes, earthquakes,

Losing your animal is one of the scariest experiences you can have as a pet parent. According to the ASPCA, about 15 percent of pet parents had lost a dog or cat in the previous five years. While we recognize July as National Pet Prevention Month, let’s think about how we can prevent the nerve-wracking

Unfortunately, pets can’t always come with you on vacation, and sometimes keeping them at home with a pet sitter isn’t an option. Your best bet is to take them to a kennel or boarding facility and minimize the worry that comes with leaving them behind. The benefit of kenneling your cat or dog is that

Although it is fun celebrating the 4th of July, it is important to keep in mind that a celebration for family and friends may not always be fun for pets. To make sure our furry ones stay “feline” okay and don’t get “ruffed” up, please check out these helpful tips and precautions for this upcoming

Seasonal Weather Changes Spring is here and the warmer weather is starting! This means more time outside with our family and friends and especially our furry ones. To make sure we keep the fun going and everyone safe, here are a few tips to keep in mind during the warmer months:

Saving Your Pet from Fleas & Ticks Every pet parent knows how much of a nuisance fleas and ticks can be. At best your pets become itchy and skittish, at worst they become miserable and lethargic. Ticks and parasites survive by feeding on the blood of host animals. And just like ticks, fleas can

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Pet Earth Day encourages everyone to appreciate the world around them and do something kind for the environment. Recycling, picking up trash, planting native species in your yard, and taking public transit or riding a bike instead of driving a car are all ways in which

What to know about heartworm disease. Heartworm disease is a serious disease that affects both cats and dogs. It is caused by foot-long worms that settle into the heart, blood vessels, and lungs of an affected pet. These types of worms can cause heart failure and lung disease and can be potentially deadly if

Pet Rescue by Judy Pet Rescue by Judy is a non-profit organization that was founded with the goal of rescuing dogs and cats and helping them find new forever homes. Established in 1986, Judy set out to take a proactive approach, and help animals that were abandoned by providing them with wellness care and a