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Photo and great idea by Rpbyn in Phoenix via Hometalk.com.

A Dollar Item Protects Plants from Birds

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 04, 2013

The landscape of US retail is such that there are dollar stores everywhere, but finding sources for row cover and gardening supplies takes some effort. What if you could buy your gardening...


An Italian Greyound enjoys the great outdoors. (Photo: sushitsavo/flickr)

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

Posted by s.e. smith | Dec 15, 2012

Those of us who are fond of the environment and our pets sometimes feel like eco-traitors, thanks to the periodic stories about how pets are ecologically unsound and we’re singlehandedly...


Ants are awesome! (Photo: Antonio Jiménez Alonso/sxc.hu)

5 Fun Facts About Ants

Posted by Sayward Rebhal | Aug 30, 2012

I grew up in southern California, where ants and humans coexist peacefully, where encounters are infrequent and almost always happen outside. Unless you offered them an open invitation...


Moving your cats and dogs takes care and consideration. (Photo: marykbaird/morguefile.com)

How to Move with Your Dogs and Cats

Posted by Cris Carl | Jun 22, 2012

Besides the obvious changes going on around them, your pets usually know when something big is afoot – especially moving. I am preparing my house to sell and my pets are more...


An extremely cute poodle takes a break from exercise to relax on a hardwood floor. (Photo: alvimann/Morguefile.com)

Choosing The Right Dog Breed for Your Climate

Posted by Cris Carl | Jun 19, 2012

Whether you are selecting your first dog or moving to a new location, it is important to know what climate your dog will thrive in. Conversely, if you live in a climate your dog would...


Six Facts About Rabbits

Posted by Cris Carl | Apr 03, 2012

"Rabbits are very social animals and bond well with their owners," said Candy Lash, Director of Community and Media Relations for the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society in western...


What should you do if your roommate asks you to take care of his dog? Noah Garfinkel advises. (Photo: Jan-Erik Finnberg/Flickr)

Taking Care Of Other People's Dogs

Posted by Noah Garfinkel | Mar 29, 2012

While I do not own a dog myself, I do, from time to time, take care of my best friend’s dog. And, I don’t mean to brag or anything, but I am really great at it. The dog and I communicate...


What if you want a dog, but not forever? Get canine companionship for a short time by being a foster

Fostering Dogs: Short-term Canine Companionship

Posted by Cris Carl | Mar 27, 2012

If you want to have some canine energy in your life, but can’t or don’t want to permanently adopt a dog, you might consider fostering a dog. The energy and unconditional love a...