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Madness by Any Other Name is Just as Sweet

by Aimee Amodio

10 Sep 2009 01:40 PM

A friend of mine just wrote a piece about her dog and The Madness: out of nowhere, the dog will go from inactive to active, running around in circles, making funny noises, and generally being a total goofball.

Purina's Campaign to End Cattiness

by Aimee Amodio

04 Aug 2009 07:34 PM

Okay, multi-cat households: this one's for you. Purina's Tidy Cats litter is running a contest called the Campaign to End Cattiness. The concept behind the contest is simple: if you live in a multi-cat household, it's time to show the world that you're not just a crazy cat person.

Fun and Free Activities for People and Pets

by Aimee Amodio

21 Jun 2009 11:10 AM

I've heard it said (and said it myself): a bored pet can be a destructive pet. Many animals are happiest when they have a job, be it herding sheep or performing tricks. But if your pet isn't "employed" you can still keep him or her entertained.

File Under "Poor Decisions"

by Aimee Amodio

03 May 2009 03:45 PM

I was out walking the dogs before work the other morning -- it's just about the first thing I do after I get up every day. On this particular day, I spotted a cat with strange markings. (Thankfully, the dogs did NOT spot the cat.

Animals Bring Out the True Altruists

by Courtney Mroch

10 Dec 2008 09:29 AM

Yesterday I was reading a copy of Woman's World. They always have this "What's Does X Say about Your Personality?" section. If you've never seen it, basically they pose a question and give you five or six options to chose from.

Catalog Gifts for Cats and the People Who Love Them

by Courtney Mroch

25 Nov 2008 10:23 AM

Yesterday I listed some gifts for dogs and the people who love from a couple different catalogs. Today I'm going to do the same things for cat people.

Catalog Gifts for Dogs and the People Who Love Them: What on Earth and Wireless

by Courtney Mroch

24 Nov 2008 03:38 PM

Much to Wayne's chagrin, it's that time of year when our mailbox comes under assault by relentless rounds of catalogs. I have to admit I do buy my fair share of things from them. But what I love most is curling up on the couch and perusing all the different wares.

Strays: Wings Beneath Their Fur

by Courtney Mroch

08 Nov 2008 10:08 AM

Do you know what I truly believe about strays and shelter animals?

The Animals Grandma Dorothy Introduced Me To

by Courtney Mroch

20 Sep 2008 07:14 PM

The last few days I've been thinking about my mom a lot. I think it's because of all that I've gone through with Murphy lately. I remember how Murphy was always on my mom's mind. She thought the world of him.

Dancing with Your Dog: Music and Costume Ideas

by Courtney Mroch

12 Sep 2008 10:25 AM

Ever since I interviewed Beth Terrell and she introduced me to the world of puppy dancing, I find myself thinking about music and costume ideas.



Recent Blog Comments
 
dallasfire says...

"We have been helping a friend who started out feeding one stray, feral cat and ended up with over 10 visiting her daily."

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Aimee Amodio says...

"You might want to start with the three suggestions above: 1) Make sure it isn't a physical problem, like a bladder infection. 2) Make sure your dogs are getting plenty of quality time with the humans. 3) Try a pheromone spray -- they can be comforting and calming."

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