Pets and Furry Friends

A frightened dog under a blanket, by smrm1977. Plan for your pet’s Fourth of July to help ease their fears.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Plan for Your Pet’s Fourth of July

Independence Day isn’t a celebration for frightened pets

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | June 21, 2024
front view of a German wirehaired pointer lying down. Image by jarihin. Used with article on the importance of dog training and Cathy M. Rosenthal's take on Gov. Kristi Noem's decision to kill her 14-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer.
Cathy M Rosenthal

The Importance of Dog Training

Animal behavior issues should be managed with humane solutions

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 22, 2024
Timid pup on the grass. Image by Gunold.
Pets and Furry Friends

Helping a Timid Pup Gain Confidence

Tips from a pet expert

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 4, 2024
Jax (foreground) and Harly, German shepherds in the story from Cindy Karch on healing from the loss of a four-legged soulmate
From Our Readers

Healing After the Loss of a Soulmate Pet

How one woman’s broken heart finally healed

By Cindy Karch | February 27, 2024
couple on sofa with their dog. image by Monkey Business Images. Article: does a dog get jealous?
Cathy M Rosenthal

Does a Dog Get Jealous?

‘When my wife hugs me, our dog comes between us’

February 16, 2024
Samoyed dog on beach. Image by Alsimonov. For article on the perfect Outer Banks vacation with pets
Pets and Furry Friends

5 Things to Consider When Vacationing on the Outer Banks with Your Pets

Ensure a good time for both of you

February 5, 2024
havanese dog food bowl Mdorottya. For advice article on feeding a picky dog
Pets and Furry Friends

Feeding a Picky Dog

Plus another ‘psychic dog’ story

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | January 10, 2024
A sad corgi, for an article that pets grieve too. Image by Irina Mescheryakova
Cathy M Rosenthal

Pets Grieve, Too

Experiencing the loss of a companion

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 20, 2023
woman and dog, happy, on the floor. By Pojoslaw. Article on how pets talk to us and think.
Pets and Furry Friends

Our Pets Talk to Us

How animals might ‘think’ and experience their world

September 27, 2023
A poodle hiding under furniture, for article on a poorly socialized rescue dog.
Pets and Furry Friends

Hope for a Poorly Socialized Rescue Dog

Will time and training do the trick?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | September 20, 2023

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