Pets

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 August 2014 01:31

(BPT) - Your family is ready for a pet, so you head out to the local pet store. Within moments of walking into the shop, an energetic, sweet-eyed puppy steals your heart. You plunk down your money - possibly hundreds of dollars - and take him home, unaware that your new darling began his life in circumstances that most Americans would find horrifying, circumstances that will possibly cause him long-term health and psychological problems. He's the product of a puppy mill.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 August 2014 01:29

(StatePoint) Regardless of whether you're a dog, cat, bird or other pet lover, most people can agree that pets are part of the family. Caring for your pet doesn't have to cost a fortune with a few helpful tips.

With this in mind, the discount experts at Dollar General are offering some helpful advice for saving on pet care.

Last Updated on Friday, 01 August 2014 02:30

By Denise Eaton

(NAPS)—With road trips, fireworks and thunderstorms, summer can be a tough time for some pets. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ease your animal's stress, whether at home or on the road

Last Updated on Friday, 01 August 2014 02:22

(BPT) - In the United States, 62 million households have at least one pet, including 83 million dogs and 95 million cats. That's a lot of people who love their pets, and one of the key aspects of caring for a furry family member is providing the right nutrition. Unfortunately, with so many pet foods available, labels and claims can quickly get confusing.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 June 2014 20:14

(NAPS)—A growing number of people are finding it may be to their benefit to have their career go to the dogs.

For example, consider the case of Dr. Jen Tserng, who left medicine to join the sharing economy as a dog sitter.

She cares for several dogs a day and earns more than she did as a doctor. "I love what I do now and so I do a great job, which keeps clients coming back to me," she said. "I can rely on a certain level of income that I can dial up or down however I choose."