Fluffy Critters

Photo of a happy, panting terrier lying in the grass behind its ball

Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long

Higher temperatures, seasonal plants and pests, and additional travel can pose high risks for your furry friends. Here are tips to keep pets safe all summer.

June 27, 2022

Photo of a flying hummingbird approaching a red flower

Simple Tips to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

When you see flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom and other migrating birds, like warblers, that’s nature’s way of letting you know it’s time to get your yard ready to attract hummingbirds.

May 16, 2022

Closeup photo of a kitten in a senior man's lap

Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten

Many pet lovers have become fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Welcoming a kitten can be fun and exciting, but it also comes with a learning curve.

May 2, 2022

Photo of a blonde puppy sitting among a bunch of flowers outside

Keep a Pet-Safe Garden

It’s important to keep a pet-safe garden, so your furry friends can enjoy spending time outdoors.

April 18, 2022

Photo of a chihuahua dog in winter clothes.

Winter Wardrobe for Dogs: Good Gets for Winter Health

Small, old, or thin-coated pooches are especially susceptible to hypothermia or frostbite. Treat your pooch to a winter wardrobe for dogs.

January 14, 2022

Photo of the White Horse of Black Daisy Canyon, an animal hermit.

Animal Hermits Have Devotees

By DIANNA TROYER Mystery surrounds a cherished horse living alone for the past two decades in a scenic canyon north of Mackay in central Idaho’s

October 4, 2021

All I Really Need to Know I Learned from My Ducks

I’ve gleaned many helpful tips and truths from watching my pet ducklings. Here is some duck wisdom for you to ponder.

September 21, 2021

Photo of jack russell terrier poking its head out of a box. You have lots to consider when moving with a pet

Top Tips for Moving With a Pet

Your furball is part of your family, so you will have a lot of considerations when thinking about moving with a pet.

June 28, 2021

Photo of a young Valkyrie, the dog who saved her owners after a plane crash

Valkyrie’s Flight: Tail of a Plane Crash Rescuer

If you hear “Flight of the Valkyries,” recall the plane crash rescue dog named after folklore of Valkyries carrying dead heroes to Valhalla.

June 1, 2021

For the Love of Squirrels

I can’t keep cows anymore, and this place is not a good place for a dog, but the squirrels fill that place in my heart.

June 5, 2020

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