Diligence. And patience, you need that, too. A good sense of humor wouldn’t hurt, either. There’s a lot of responsibility wrapped up in pet ownership, and one of those responsibilities is taking the time to potty train your new puppy. Older dogs who have missed the boat to the potty training conference can be rehabilitated … Read more
Taking care of our babies (i.e., pets) is a rewarding job for many pet owners. Just ask us – we wouldn’t be in this if we didn’t know what an important impact we can have in the lives of disadvantaged animals, and it is incredibly rewarding to see them flourish after enduring such hardship. But … Read more
We’d all like to think that our pets will be with us forever, but no one can escape the aging process. It eventually catches up to all of us, but unfortunately, it catches our beloved pets much sooner, and before you know it, the gray hairs and arthritis have arrived. Most dogs enter the “senior” … Read more
When most people think of pet art or artists, they will usually mention pet portraits or photography. These are great ways to immortalize your pet’s image and we’ve taken advantage of them ourselves, but that’s not all there is out there in the world of pet art. Etsy is an online marketplace for handmade art … Read more
Summer is almost here and with it come the triple digit temperatures that threaten to drive us all to the nearest swimming pool. While we have air conditioners and iced tea to keep us comfortable, many pets, especially the outdoor ones, are at risk for heatstroke if things get too hot to handle. Here are … Read more
When the delivery van arrives with packages, it’s generally a time for excitement – surely if you’re a dog or cat. What pet doesn’t like sniffing out new packages and for cats, what better way to spend an evening than to roll around in a newly acquired empty box? But when those boxes arrive, they’re … Read more
In today’s hectic world, many of us are lucky to get in a good eight hours of sleep a night. If you own, or have been around cats, however, you know that they do not experience the same problem. Cats sleep about twice as much as your average human – that’s about 14 or 15 … Read more
We here at LCRS think that we’re doing our part to make life better for our little friends – all with your generous help. The caring for our pets’ welfare goes far beyond the borders our ranch, however. Today, let’s take a look at an organization within the American Humane Association known as the Red … Read more
Regular oral examinations are just as important for your horse as for the dogs, cats and humans in your life. Equine teeth, unlike carnivorous or omnivorous animals, continuously erupt from the sinus cavities of the skull throughout the life of the horse. Because the upper jaw is wider than the lower jaw, the teeth can … Read more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign has designated September of each year as National Preparedness Month. It’s a time to realize that disasters can strike out of the blue and to make plans so that we are prepared when they do occur. Noting that many pets are often left wanting or even left … Read more