When my love of writing and my love of animals inspired me to start a pet education blog in 2014, I had no idea of how that choice would change my life. Blogging for Lincoln Animal Ambassadors made me aware … Continue reading Writing and Animals and A Farewell
Incredibull Stella by Marika Meeks and Elizabeth Ridley is the true story of how a family rescued a pit bull and in turn were themselves saved by her. At age 40, Marika received the stunning news that she had stage three breast cancer and only 61% chance of survival. Into her life came Stella, who not only gave Marika purpose but also helped repair her broken family. Told in first person, this fast-moving narrative reinforced three life lessons for me. The first lesson is that you never know where life will take you. Although she had been plagued by a … Continue reading Review: Incredibull Stella by Marika Meeks and Elizabeth Ridley
From the Brave Animal Rescue website: “Founded in 2020 by a group of animal advocates in Lincoln, Nebraska, Brave Animal Rescue (BAR) is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) volunteer-based animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing homeless kittens, cats, dogs, and puppies. By … Continue reading Interview With Brave Animal Rescue
As you prepare for the celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s important to keep in mind that the holiday season can present risks our furry companions. Below are tips to keep them safe. Keep your pets out of the kitchen during festive occasions, as it’s too easy for pets to get into trouble while you’re busy with cooking tasks and visitors. Grease or hot dishes can get spilled on pets that get underfoot, resulting in potentially serious burns. Pets can ingest fallen food scraps or pills that are toxic to them. Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and food packaging can smell … Continue reading Holiday Pet Safety
A recipe for a happy cat includes environmental resources, socialization, and cognitive enrichment in the form of play and training. Andy and I attempt to give all of these “ingredients” to our own three cats and to a certain degree … Continue reading Recipe for a Happy Cat
It’s time to take your cat to the vet and your stomach is in knots. You’re wondering how long it’ll take to get your cat into the carrier, how many scratches or bites you’ll have to endure, and whether you’ll even be able to keep your appointment. In this next article in a continuing series, I’ll share videos that illustrate the steps needed to help your cat become less scared of its carrier. This first video is from a client. Her cat used to hate the sight of its carrier. Per my advice, my client replaced her carrier with a … Continue reading Video Series: When Cats Hate Carriers
The Foster Tails series by prolific writer Barby Keel are about special dogs at the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary in the lush Sussex countryside. To date, there are four nonfiction books in the series, and each one features a dog in dire straits. However, in that she also shares about her personal life including a lengthy battle with cancer, Keel’s narratives aren’t just another series of animal rescue stories. Moreover, her ability to weave an engaging story, capture a sense of place, and create an endearing hook serve as testament to her adept writing skills. Keel’s passion for animals began … Continue reading Review: Foster Tail Series by Barby Keel
Lincoln Pet Culture is honored to continue expand Rainy’s interview series to include Lola the Rescued Cat, who like Rainy is an ambassador for cats. Lola was pulled by a cat sitter from a shelter when she was very sick. … Continue reading Lola The Rescued Cat
Suddenly your cats that used to be friends are now acting like enemies. What happened? How do you fix it? This past winter, Rainy attacked Bootsie after Bootie returned from the vet. Why? The term for this type of behavior is non-recognition aggression. It’s what happens when one cat has spent some time outside the home and is viewed by the cat still at home as a stranger and a threat. Although the most often cited examples involve vet visits, this type of behavior can also happen when a cat goes to the groomer or when a cat spends time … Continue reading When Friendly Cats Become Enemies
On April 20, Andy and began fostering a pregnant feral mom who gave birth in our house a couple of days later to six noisy kittens. Their mom’s story is the focus of this article. Chautauqua’s story with us begins … Continue reading Chautauqua, A Feral Cat Mom
Laura Pakis grew up in a family that loved animals. In 2004, she turned her passion for dogs into a career, by founding Acme Canine. For years, she operated a boarding and training facility for dogs. Since retiring from the … Continue reading Interview with the Founder of Acme Canine
Aurora James believes there are no bad dogs. She created DogEtiquette.info to share her dog training tips and advice to dog owners everywhere. DogEtiquette.info welcomes and encourages anyone to use its infographics in their writing. It simply ask that you please cite and … Continue reading Guest Post: Top Tips for New Covidpreneurs Also Becoming Dog Parents by Aurora James
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