Blog entries

Finder's Keepers? What to Do If Your Pet Is Missing

Sara Puls — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:33:50 +0100

It happens. No matter how responsible a pet owner someone is, any pet owner could lose a pet. The neighbor kid leaves your gate open. The cat finds a hole in the screen. Your child takes the rabbit out for a stroll and gets distracted by her friends biking on the sidewalk. ThesRead More...

A Million Dollars

Sara Puls — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:38:59 +0100

When I was walking my dogs on Labor Day, someone called to me from a yard party to ask "How much for the one on the end?" He was kidding, I think. I responded "A million dollars!" He laughed and we walked on.

During the rest of our walk, I was thinking if someone were to actually offer me a million dollars for one of my pets, would I take it? Their lives are certainlyRead More...

Hamster on a Piano

Sara Puls — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:53:32 +0100

This almost makes me want a hamster, even though I think they're the devil. ;) (Actually, Dwarf Hamsters aren't as moody as regular Siberian Hamsters)

I've been told that this is an "old" Internetz meme (from late last year), but I just learned of it yesterday and it made me giggle, so I'm posting it. :)

[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfqNXADl3kU 500x400]

Dangers of Your Dog Eating Quickly (and What You Can Do About It)

Sara Puls — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100

If your dog gags, chokes or vomits while eating or right after eating, you can tell there is a problem. Some dogs burp loudly or get indigestion after eating too quickly, a sign of indigestion or an upset stomach. A dog frequently eating grass after a meal is also a sign of indigestion or upset sRead More...

Vote For Buck & Help Humane Milwaukee

Sara Puls — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:28:25 +0100

Not only is Buck the Wunderdog cute, he's generous! He says that if you vote for him in the Cutest Dog Competition, if he becomes a semi-finalist he will donate $200 of the $500 prize to Humane Milwaukee. Then, if he becomes a finalist, he'll donate $1,000 of the $5,000 prize to Humane Milwaukee and if he wins the big $1million prize, he'll donate 10% of the net winnings Read More...

Holy Spit! Your Dog Could Make You $1million!

Sara Puls — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:45:15 +0100

ONE MILLION DOLLARS for the cutest dog?!? Of course it's paid out as $33,000 per year over 30 years, but who couldn't use an extra $33,000 per year?

I know everyone thinks THEY have the cutest dog, but geez to not enter would be foolish!

Table Scraps

Sara Puls — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:25:47 +0100

Should your pet eat human food?

Many people believe their dog or cat (or other pet) should never have human food. That's probably because two major credible sources often tell us so:

Pet food companies who want you to believe that you don't have enough knowledge to balance your owRead More...

Get Off My Lawn

Sara Puls — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:56:38 +0100

Learn about the so-called safety of lawn care chemicals and how to have a healthy lawn without chemicals! Well worth the 17.5 minutes of your time.

[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKtZrNpiNIc 300x300]

For more information about this video and the research and science behind it, go to: www.CatsDogsLawns.com

People Could Die If Your Dog Doesn't Wear a Seatbelt

Sara Puls — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:50:33 +0100

Last week Saturday there was an auto crash in Dane County. A Boy Scout and his father, his Boy Scout leader, were killed on impact in that crash and two other Scouts were injured. The crash was caused by a Yellow Lab.

I'll write it again Read More...

Fat Cat? Five Tips for a Thinner Cat

Sara Puls — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0100

The stereotype of a fat, lazy cat is pervasive. Most people think of Garfield - a dog-teasing, lasagna-eating, lazy cat who shares with us his thoughts - as a pretty typical cat. (Okay, maybe not the thought-sharing part.) In reality, not all cats are fat and inactive, though most do really like to sleep. Read More...

An Inspiration to any Child (or Adult!)

Sara Puls — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:26:30 +0100

The following is from a Wisconsin Humane Society press release:

Greendale Middle School held a “Tune Out” fundraiser to benefit the animals at the Wisconsin Humane Society……and raised $6,625! Twenty-six students and two teachers made it 92 days (yes…3 MONTHS!) without Internet, TV, texting, video games, etc. Two teachers also bet the kids that if they reachRead More...

In Case You Had Doubt About Where the Name "Sly Fox" Comes From

Sara Puls — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:08:12 +0100

Last year I linked to an article about a fox that held onto a jogger's arm for the remainder of her run, but now check out this story about hundreds of pairs of shoes missing from a German village: http://www.pawprintsthemagazine.com/?p=4723

What's In a Name?

Sara Puls — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:57:29 +0100

I know a cat named “Fishy” and a dog named “Cricket”. I know a ferret named “Cookie” and a parrot named “Triscuit”.

A cat by any other name would still sit on your lap with contentment. A dog by any other name would still be your friend for life. Nevertheless, naminRead More...

New Animal Behavior Column Begins in June

Sara Puls — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:49:12 +0100

An animal behaviorist is joining us as a contributor at BrewCityTails.com!

Heather Mohan-Gibbons is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. She has a Master of Science degree, is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Registered Veterinary Technician. She is uniquely qualified to handle a variety of species and behavior problems. Her business is called Collected Wisdom Animal Behavior.

Heather provides both in-home consultations for both dogs and cats, group dog trainingRead More...

When a Runaway Dog is a Good Thing

Sara Puls — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:31:38 +0100

This is like something out of a movie or TV show.

Crazy insane video of a dog who returned home as a family stands in disbelief looking at their home which burned to the ground: http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/46852522.html?video=YHI&t=a

Animal Fairies Charities

Sara Puls — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:45:27 +0100

Animal Fairies Chairities, Inc. is a Wisconsin-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that raises and distributes funds in support of the missions of other animal nonprofit organizations using a federated (i.e. United Way) method. In addition, Animal Fairy Charities educates and engages young childreRead More...

In the Beginning

Sara Puls — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

That is all. This is funny.

Much Ado About Food

Sara Puls — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Since 2007, over 1,100 different pet foods have been recalled by the US FDA. As pet parents, we need to be doing more to educate ourselves on what we're letting our pets put in their mouths, so here are some links to get you started in your quest for nutritional knowledge:

What should your dogRead More...

Did I Say That Out Loud?

Sara Puls — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:00:00 +0100

We all says things to our pets or to our friends about our pets on a daily basis that we never thought we'd ever say out loud. I've compiled a list of things that I've found myself saying as well as quotes from my pet parent friends on Twitter.

"Things I Never Thought I'd Say Out Loud Until I Was a Pet Parent."

Here's the list:

"Get your face away from the butter" "Leave the cat alone 'til he's done puking.""Can I clean cages before we leave for the hospital?" "Step around tRead More...

Please Spay and Neuter Your Pets

Sara Puls — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 +0100

The video says it all. Please watch & pass along this message from Humane Milwaukee in honor of Spay Day 2009 and every day that animals die because of human ignorance.

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