Remember the last two videos about Simon’s cat?
First there was “Good Morning“, then “Let Me In.” This one is titled “TV Dinner” and is another accurate illustration of life with a cat!

I love ferrets. We’ve had the opportunity to pet-sit them a couple of times for friends and they’re such sweet little things. What keeps us from getting any of our own is the age-old issue of scent. My husband had two ferrets at two separate times before we met and he said that even though they were “de-scented” they were still pretty odorous.
Oh well. I can now get my fix from the Smithsonian’s Ferret Cam! Georgia, a black-footed ferret, gave birth on June 20th. This is a big deal because The National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front …read more

Hope, a one year-old Maltese puppy with only nubs where her front legs should be, is finally getting a chance to see what life is like with a little mobility!
The custom designed harness is attached to independently moving arms that are actually attached to model airplane wheels, and with a just a bit of push from her hind legs she’s able to move around almost as she should as opposed to the hopping she previously did.
As she gets older she’ll have to have another device made for her. Make sure you check out the rest of the article linked above …read more

A pitbull that once belonged to Michael Vick and used for dogfighting has a new gig!
Leo is now a therapy dog at both the Camino Infusion Center where he brings comfort to to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment, and he’s also working at Alternative Placement Academy in San Jose, where the young men seem to identify with the dog’s hard-luck background.
“He is wonderful, and all the patients love Leo,” said Paula Reed, the Infusion Center’s oncology director. “They really love his eyes and gentleness.”
Leo was rescued along with 50 other pitbulls when Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Virginia was raided …read more

This week’s video is about taking care of an overweight cat and the best way to handle feeding time.
We haven’t had this problem (knock on wood!) and have always “free fed” the cats with a reservoir-style food bowl. The cats are getting older and less active, though, and Kricket has always tended toward the fluffy side of the spectrum.
Have you ever taken care of an overweight cat? Would you add anymore tips?

The stress of an emergency situation can be alleviated a bit when steps have been taken to prepare for it.
These videos give tips and ideas for preparing your dogs and/or cats for an emergency and what kinds of supplies you’ll want to have on hand to make for a quick evacuation if needed.

Tips include the basics like food, water and dishes, but don’t forget about rabies vaccination records, treats, ID tags and bedding!

I’ve seen the above video – with Carolyn Scott & Rookie – many times over the years and got a kick out of it.
A friend sent me the link to the video below – with Sandra Davis and Pepper – and it looks like dog dancing is a trend that’s catching on!

Do you know of any other dancing dog videos?

Did you know you could train bunnies? I’ve read that they can be trained to use a litter box and even fetch, but I had no idea they were capable of this!
Check out this video of three rescue bunnies – Filbert, Mattie, and Muffy – as they complete an obstacle course created by their owners. I love Muffy’s style!
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One of Martha Stewart’s dogs, “Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow,” passed away this Saturday at 12 years old.
Martha wrote in her blog:
Paw Paw was a spectacular chow and an even more spectacular dog. He was always my loyal companion, displaying the most agreeable temperament. Paw Paw loved traveling with me and was always a willing model for the camera. In addition to taking part in television commercials and several national print ads, he has been part of numerous photo shoots and is a familiar face on my television show, in my magazine, and on this blog.
Even in his …read more

Elaine Acker, CEO of Pets Amercia, demonstrates the proper technique for performing CPR on pets.