The loss of a pet is a hard time for any pet lover, and dealing with the pain of the loss can be extremely difficult.  Pet's friendship is irreplaceable and unmatched.

As responsible pet owners we must be diligent about protecting our pets from harm. Besides taking care of their basic safety needs and seeing that they get regular veterinary care, this should also include closely monitoring the foods they eat.

There are heart-warming stories to heart breaking tales of people and pets. As I contemplated what I would say about the subject of Christmas and pets, I had mixed emotions about this whole great big mess (we as people) have created with animals. Bottom line is that there are way too many human beings (and I use that word lightly), who treat animals as though they are toys... an amusement for the moment... something disposable. So my goal is to attempt to get you to think about the risks, dangers, responsibilities and commitment in owning animals.

Many pet owners don't want to leave their pets behind when they go on vacation. After all, the pets are part of the family too. Leaving them with a stranger is not an attractive proposition. Pet friendly hotels can help with this problem, and let you bring your pet with you when you are on vacation. Many pet friendly hotels have rules however, in terms of the age, size, or training the pet requires before it can stay on the premises.

With the cold weather here, its time for the warm clothes to come out and the fall /winter fashion lines. Definitely the case with pet fashion as well. Dog coats, sweaters, and even scarves and boots are hot commodities. If you're looking for the hipper cooler trends in the dog fashion world you can't beat Hip Doggie.