Dog Clothes

If you recently adopted or bought a dog, you need to make sure that you have all the dog supplies you need for the cold winter months!  One important supply is a dog bed.  A dog bed is actually an important supply year-round, but during the winter, it is extra important since it provides insulation.  Some pet owners even invest in a couple of different dog beds, one for summer and one for winter.  A dog bed also provides comfortable cushioning for joints (especially important for older dogs) and a sense of territory and safety.  The dog bed corrals a..  - Read More

Whether this is your first time thinking of adopting a new pet, or you are thinking of bringing a new furry friend into your household after a long time without one, it definitely is wise to take a few minutes to ask yourself if you are really ready for this commitment.  Your dog will be a member of your family, and you should take this decision as seriously as you would any adoption.  Most pets live 10 to 20 years if well cared for.  Sadly a lot of people adopt pets without thinking through the ramifications, and end up giving their pets up.  Many dogs that go back to shelters do not survive.  Here are some key questions to ask yourself before you decide to adopt:

If you’re new to taking care of dogs or raising puppies, then you might wonder why you would want to foster a puppy instead of adopt one.  When you adopt a pet, you take care of that pet for the rest of its life, but when you foster a puppy, you only take care of the puppy for a short time.  Once someone else adopts the puppy, then the puppy moves on to its permanent home and your job is done.  While you may be interested in adopting a puppy for the long term, fostering can give you some experience..  - Read More