A Loving Goodbye
Caring for a pet nearing the end of their life or recently diagnosed with a terminal condition is filled with emotion and confusion. There are many factors to consider, and it can be hard to [Read More]
Article Category: Pets
Products We Love – Got a Furry Friend? Got Pet Hair?
The FurZapper is a safe, re-usable, and effective pet hair remover that goes into your washer/dryer and gently removes pet hair from your clothing, Just place the FurZapper into your clothes washer during your regular [Read More]
7 Best Dogs for First-Time Owners
There is no sugarcoating it; getting a dog is a big responsibility. You are responsible for feeding them, walking them, playing with them, and cleaning up after them. But if you are ready for the [Read More]
6 Tips to Keep Pets Safe and Warm This Winter
Just as people prepare their homes, cars and families for extreme temperatures and weather events of winter, it’s important to remember pets’ needs this time of year. As cold weather sets in, Dr. Jennifer Freeman, [Read More]
The Benefits of Pet Adoption
Rescue and shelter pets have been a part of my life since I was a young child. When I think about what it feels like to adopt a pet, I compare it with the beginning [Read More]
How to Welcome a New Puppy to the Family
In fact, it takes the average pet owner almost four months to get into the flow with a new four-legged family member, according to a survey by Royal Canin. Eight in 10 respondents said the [Read More]
Funding for Classroom Pets Available to Teachers
The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant program will be accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year beginning August 1, 2021. The grant program provides funding for a small animal or pet supplies to pre-kindergarten through [Read More]
2021 Birmingham Parent Family Favorite Winners
We all have our favorites, and so do you. But if you need a suggestion or a fresh idea, a friend or family member can give us great ideas by sharing THEIR favorites. That’s what [Read More]
Six Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Storm Season
While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. “What’s good for us is good for our [Read More]
Hand in Paw Celebrates 25 Years of Service
In mid-May, Hand in Paw announced it is celebrating 25 years of providing Animal-Assisted Therapy to North Central Alabama and Tuscaloosa. During this time of celebration, Hand in Paw is excited to announce their plans [Read More]