How to Prevent Your New Pet From Scratching Your Furniture

Humorist Franklin P. Jones famously said, “Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.” Of course, if it is your dog doing the scratching, you may have a different job—namely, protecting your furniture. While the domestication of cats and dogs has gone on for thousands of years, certain wild instincts remain. And when these … Continued

How to Keep Your Dog Safe This Summer

It has already been a year of record heat waves, and there’s the potential for even more dangerous weather this summer. The news is full of headlines about the millions of people being impacted by the excessive heat this year. Don’t forget that many of them own pets, too. If you live in an area … Continued

How to Survive Spring Shedding Season

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole,” American wildlife photographer Roger Caras famously said. Certainly, cat lovers undoubtedly feel the same about their feline friends. But as lovable as our pets are, the spring shedding season presents a challenge or two. Hair and fur continuously renew through an endless cycle of growth, … Continued

How to Find a Trustworthy Pet Sitter

Countless individuals across the U.S. adopted pets during the pandemic last year, and that number has continued to increase into 2021. According to The Washington Post, Animal Care Centers of NYC reported that nearly 25 percent of individuals who fostered dogs at the beginning of the pandemic ended up adopting them permanently. But that the country … Continued

10 Must-Have Pet Products for Your Apartment

The past year brought a wave of new pet ownership, as many found themselves spending more time at home and in need of a companion. Becoming a pet owner is an exciting step, and there are several pet products designed for apartment living that will help make your life much easier. While Draper and Kramer’s … Continued

5 Simple Tips for Finding the Perfect Pet-Friendly Apartment

Most American households have at least one pet—that’s about 85 million families, or roughly 67 percent of the population. Despite making up the majority of the country, pet owners often have difficulty finding pet-friendly rentals.  Although the majority of pet owners are responsible and conscientious, many landlords and property owners have strict “no pets allowed” policies … Continued