Tag: pets
Learning Social Skills With Pets
Animals make great companions. Whether you have pets of your own, have a service animal, visit with friends and family who have pets, or...
Is Heaven in Our Backyard?
It was a cold winter day when we found Eleanor, one of our two goldfish, hovering toward the bottom of our tank. The discovery...
At Least My Dogs Think I’m Cool
I have two teenagers and one sassy tween. Next summer, I will have three teenagers, help me God. Trust me when I tell you...
A Guide to Pet Care in Fairfield County
Our pets are members of our family. They provide love, loyalty, and fun, and sometimes, they listen better than their human siblings. In return,...
Backyard Chickens: The Basics
Backyard Chickens. It sounds so simple but feels so daunting. The truth is, once you get the set-up out of the way, the rest...
The Love and Loss of a Dog
Almost a year ago, we lost our dog, Frank. He was with us for almost six years, which in the life of a Labrador,...
Is Our Family Ready to Bring Home a Puppy?
This is the question I had on repeat in my mind when my children would ask for a puppy over and over again.
Not too...
A Sweet Addition
It is very simple. But it wasn't simple to get to where we are today. Weeks of uncertainty created strong emotions and lots of...
Everyone’s Best Friend
Frederic the Great nailed this one for sure, dogs are a man’s best friend. But I truly believe they are everyone's best friend!
On top...
Why Not? {Adopting a Pet During Quarantine}
We are animal people.
Both my husband and I grew up with pets, and we knew that we’d raise our kids the same way.
However, with...