We approached Monika Kucic, author of MeowsNPaws and Animallama blogs, to write a post about approaching cats, and she provided an exceptional article we know you’ll enjoy. Here are her TIPS FOR APPROACHING A NEW CAT.
Many cat lovers such as me jump for joy when they see a cat, be it a friend’s indoor cat, stray cat minding her own business at the park or neighbor’s cat lurking from behind a tree.
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I debated for a long time before deciding to post about my recent adventures into spine surgery; after all, this is a PET website, isn’t it? But after having offered readers some wonderful articles by my recent guest bloggers, I’ve been receiving a lot of wonderful, caring messages from folks who wanted to know if I’m okay. I’ve also realized that it may still be difficult for the next few weeks for me to be able to keep up with researching, interviewing people and writing articles.
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Today’s blog post is by Linda Hempler, of the popular blog, ChiChis And Me. To learn more about Linda Hempler and ChiChis and Me, visit our Contributors and Authors page.
Playing with a companion dog can elevate the mood of elderly pet owners
As our overall population grows older so do some of the health and emotional problems that older people have to contend with.
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Today’s blog post is by Cathy Armato, owner of Icy, a Therapy Dog. She is also a blogger at Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them. To learn more about Cathy Armato, visit our About page under Contributors.
Years ago I read a couple of books that talked about Therapy Dogs and how they help people in need. I remember being so impressed by how pets that aren’t trained Service Dogs can help children and other people in need.
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Today’s blog post is by Marjorie Dawson, of the popular blog, Dash Kitten. To learn more about Marjorie Dawson and the Dash Kitten blog, visit our Contributors and Authors page.
If you have a smartphone, you can make a Smartphone movie of your pet. It can be fun, exciting and with a little bit of preparation it can be low stress.
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The Contemporary Pet thanks Katie Kensey for today’s article. She blogs about her dogs and their lives in the agility circuit at Adventures With Wolfpack. You can read more about Katie and the Wolfpack by going to our About page and clicking on Contributors.
With the wealth of options of dog sports to participate in, it’s often difficult to know which sports your dog will like.
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Today’s article is by Hindy Pearson, a professional dog trainer and dog care consultant. Her website, Caring For a Senior Dog, focuses on improving the lives of senior pets and their owners.
It’s impossible to imagine life without our pets isn’t it? They’re so much a part of our hearts and homes, we sometimes even “see” them after they’re gone.
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Today we have a very special guest blogger here at The Contemporary Pet: Lola, the Rescued Cat. She graciously agreed to tell us about five signs that you have a happy cat. Lola has thousands of followers and has recently had a book about her rescue adventures published! Her “owner” is Dawn White, a behavioral psychologist. You can read more about Dawn on our Authors and Contributors page.
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Today’s blog post is by Linda Hempler, of the popular blog, ChiChis And Me. To learn more about Linda Hempler and ChiChis and Me, visit our Contributors and Authors page.
When Out In Public
I have three adorable and loving Chihuahuas. I love to take them with me whenever it is possible. As a result, we often run into some very enthusiastic and exuberant children.
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The Contemporary Pet is excited to introduce our roster of guest pet bloggers for mid-January to mid-February! Please be sure to visit our website and read these exceptional posts from some of the Internet’s best known pet bloggers!
JANUARY 22, 2018: 5 Essential Steps to Keep Your Dog Safe Around Toddlers by Linda Hempler (ChiChi’s and Me)
JANUARY 25, 2018: 5 Signs You Have a Happy Cat by Lola, Dawn White (Lola, the Rescued Cat)
JANUARY 29, 2018: Preparing Yourself for the Death of Your Pet by Hindy Pearson (Caring For a Senior Dog)
FEBRUARY 1, 2018: How to Choose the Right Sport for Your Dog by Katie Kensey (Adventures with Wolfpack)
FEBRUARY 5, 2018: Make a Fun Smartphone Movie of Your Pet by Marjorie Dawson (DashKitten)
FEBRUARY 8, 2018: How & Why My Dog Icy Became a Therapy Dog by Cathy Armato (Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them)
FEBRUARY 12, 2018: 8 Surprising Reasons Everyone 65+ Should Own a Small Dog by Linda Hempler (ChiChis and Me)
Lori Hilliard hopes to be back to writing regularly by mid-February.
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