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While many of us wish that we could take our pets with us everywhere we go, sometimes it’s just not possible.  That’s when we have to turn to others for help in watching our beloved pets.  Hiring an experienced pet sitter (be it a friend, neighbor, or professional) to stay at your home can help make time away from home a little less stressful for everyone and put both you and your pet’s mind at ease.  But, to make certain that everything goes smoothly, there are a few things that you should do before you hit the road.

If you have to leave your furry friends behind, we’ve put together a complete pet sitter checklist to make sure that both your pet and sitter stay happy and healthy while you’re away: 

It’s a brand-new year and that means it’s time for some brand-new adventures!  But this year, make sure you share some of those adventures with your beloved K9 companions.  After all, there’s just no love quite like the love between a dog and his or her human.  So, we want to celebrate this bond by sharing our bucket list challenge with you for you to do with your favorite four-legged family members.

Here are 28 fun activities and adventures for you and your pup to explore together in 2018: 

Festive excitement and cheer are in the air.  The anticipation is building, and loads of holiday activities, meals and decorations are being prepped.  It’s truly a most wonderful time of the year!  But, if you’re a pet owner, you should also be considerate of how all of this fest is going to affect your furry companion, as things like holiday plants, lights and other changes around your house can impact their safety.

So, how can a pet owner safely prepare for the holidays?  Here are 10 easy tips that you can implement into your holiday routine to ensure that absolutely everyone stays safe and full of cheer:

Few can argue against the fact that pets bring so much love and joy to us year-round.  So, it’s no surprise that people like to give them as pets during the holidays.  But, the question is – should you?

While homing a pet can be wonderful for both the animal and persons involved, the fact is that there are many considerations that need to be made before you just give someone a pet as a gift.  Let’s look at just some of the do’s and don’ts of gifting pets this holiday season. 

With the welcoming of the holiday season, many families are planning to travel with their loved ones – all of their loved ones.  Travel can be anxiety-inducing for humans, but it can be even more taxing on pets travelling by your side.  This can be especially true when it comes to flying, as it presents many unknowns.  After all, it’s not like you can pull over and take a walk if something comes up.

That’s why it’s important to fully and carefully prepare your dog for air travel.  A little bit of practice and planning can go a long way in ensuring a smooth journey for everyone.   Here are a few tips to help you and your furry loved one have a safe and happy flight this holiday season: 

Choosing safe, appropriate toys for your pet can sometimes be a bit of a challenge.  It’s like buying toys for a toddler.  You have to look out for any potential dangers in every single toy no matter how harmless they may seem.  This is how you ensure your pet’s safety.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Fall season is in full bloom.  That means temperatures are cooling, leaves are changing, feasts are cooking and pumpkin flavored everything is on the menu.  It’s a beautiful time of year when friends and family, both two-legged and four, come together to enjoy all the festivities that the season has to offer.  And, for all of us here in Florida, the season can come and go in the blink of an eye.

Well, it’s that time of the year again.  It’s time for the dreaded, twice a year time change known as daylight savings.  And, while it’s nice to have gained an hour of extra sleep, as the days go on, you might start to feel just a little off while reacting to a maladjusted internal clock.  But, as many humans might have to re-examine their caffeine habits this week, you might also want to examine how the time change is going to affect your pet.

Whether you and your pet are planning to stay in and cuddle or are ready for an exciting night out on the town, there are so many fun ways that you can celebrate Halloween with your furry loved ones.  Here are some of our favorite things to do with our pets to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve: 

Caring for a senior dog is one of the greatest challenges for pet owners.  In their twilight years, dogs often don’t have the same physical or mental capabilities that they had when they were younger.  Sometimes, elderly dogs might even become bored during these years or anxious because they can’t do all of the fun activities that they were once able to do in their youth.

So, what can you do to help them?  Well, it’s simple, just shake things up!  Here are a few things that we suggest you try right now to improve your senior dog’s life: