A Mew Friend: Does Your Cat Need A Slumber Party?

Bonny and I have known each other for years, but it wasn’t until last week that it finally happened. That’s right: Pirate Annabel Bonny (her full given name) decided I was worthy. As the owner of Sarah’s Pet Care Revolution, I’ve seen my share of skittish cats but...

New World, New Rules: Training Through Canine Eyes

“Sometimes it seems like all they know how to say is ‘no.’ You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve heard it, and I’ve only been in this new place for a few hours, most of which was spent taking a slumber on the cool marble floor. It sounds very simple, and yet it’s...

Set Up For Success

In my years of working with animals, one statement has always puzzled me: “It’s too early to start training my dog. (S)he’s too young.” In all honestly, I’ve never been sure what pet parents mean by this statement. When asked the best time to start training, my answer...

Are You Boring Your Cat To Death?

A few months ago we noticed one of our cats was losing an alarming amount of fur. It was clear to us by the pattern of the hair loss that she was grooming excessively in some areas – literally licking the hair off of some parts of her body, entirely. She’s such a...

A Tale of Two Kitties

My family’s usual pattern of cat acquisition goes something like this: surprise!, here’s a helpless kitten in need of a home, and you look like just the suckers to provide it. The only variation on the pattern this past summer was the number: kittens, plural rather...