This GREEN Life

 Good friends of mine are moving from sunny Florida to my old stomping grounds, Michigan. They will be driving with two very large cats and will stopping at least once along the way. Finding hotels that welcome pets can sometimes be quite a challenge. Thankfully, they have planned ahead and shared their little tip with […]

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All pets aside, a great way to greenify your life is to take the philosophies you live by at home to work with you.  

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Natural sunscreen is important for people and pooches. My friend Kelly made me think of this tip. She has a small Dachshund, Bailey, and occasionally rubs some of her sunscreen on him. While she never has him out in the sun for too long, we do live in sunny Florida and the little guy is […]

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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products - Save money while protecting  your family and pets
Crunchy Chicken (If you haven’t yet checked out this eco-chick’s blog I really recommend it) asked her readers for natural cleaning solutions. The comments she received covered everything from windows and bathtubs to natural hair cleaning recipes.  Many of the solutions will also […]

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Yesterday evening I had a lesson in standing up for what you believe in and knowing what to do when you’re called upon to act. Whether it is speaking up for the environment or pets, I refuse to be all-talk.  

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My friend Channing, foster parent to Summer (still in need of a home), posted this great comment concerning the benefits of neutering. She brought up some excellent points and I think it deserves it’s own entry:

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This Friday is “Take Your Pet to Work Day”, and while I’m not one of the lucky pet lovers that has the privilege of taking Fido to work, I was shocked to read that  1 in 5 businesses allows employees to bring their pet to work on a daily basis (according to the APPMA- the […]

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People have been turning to homeopothy and holistic health care for centuries and many are choosing to raise their pets in the same manner. Holistic pet care can be confusing for those of us not familiar with it. I thought I would give a brief intro and define a few key terms. Keep in mind […]

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I just received the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s (APPMA) National Pet Owners Survey for 2007-2008.  

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Sorry it has been a bit since my last post. I had some catching up to do after Memorial Day Weekend (I’m sure many of you were in the same boat), but this entry about fleas and ticks is an important one. So read on… 

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