For many humans, this might be a sad, sensitive topic. Yet, breakups and divorces happen, and it’s important to think about how it will affect all members of your family. Many humans spend so much time focusing on kids, property, and belongings during a breakup that they forget that pets will be affected too. So, who should get a dog during a breakup? And will your pets understand what’s happening? (Click title to read more!)
Hi everyone, it’s Mabel! Luckily, Molly let me have a week to myself before bringing home another foster dog. But that week went by way too fast! Now, we’re taking care of our 13th foster dog, and his name is PeeWee. PeeWee is a 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix, but his personality isn’t what you’d …
I’m not a fan of my crate. I used to have to go in it all the time when Molly left, but now she trusts me enough to let me roam free. Yet, I still know to go in my crate on command just in case. Many humans think it seems sad to leave dogs in crates, but there are actually a lot of benefits to it. After fostering dogs, we’ve found that crates are even more helpful than we realized. So, here are some reasons to crate train your dog. (Click title to read more!)
Hi, it’s Mabel! Last week was a cause for celebration. While I didn’t talk about them much on here, we had two foster dogs throughout the past two weeks: Shelby (fka Caroline) the Beagle and Pixy the Shih Tzu. Within the same week, both Shelby and Pixy went off to their forever homes. While I’m …
Just over nine months ago, Molly and I began welcoming foster dogs into our home. Molly has been very dedicated to fostering as many dogs as she can, and she has done some other volunteering on top of that. During those nine months, we’ve encountered a wide variety of dogs. And the longer we do it, the more we realize that everyone can find their perfect dog at a shelter or rescue. (Click title to read more!)
Hi everyone, it’s Mabel! I know I haven’t been posting much lately, but I thought you deserved an update on our fostering adventures. In case you didn’t know, Betty the senior Chihuahua got adopted at the beginning of August. Since Molly is a little crazy, she brought home another foster dog a few days before …
Getting a dog is a big responsibility, but if you live with someone else, then you’re not the only one affected by the adoption. Even if you plan to be the dog’s only caretaker, your roommate will still have to spend some time with the dog. So, your roommate should be included when you get a new pet, no matter how close you are to them. Here are some tips about adopting a dog if you live with another human. (Click title to read more!)
Hi everyone, it’ Mabel. I wanted to give a quick update for those who are confused about a change on my blog. I recently deleted some posts, and I want everyone to know that it was on purpose. They are no longer on the site, but I have them saved in case I ever want …
Dog owners love their pets. But pet messes? Not so much. Fortunately, there’s plenty of budget-friendly advice for keeping your home clean while enjoying having a pet. (Click title to read more!)
Hi everyone, it’s Mabel! This week, I just wanted to share a quick update on my blog. As you might’ve noticed, blog posts aren’t as consistent as they were when I started. I made this blog with a plan of posting three articles a week, and now I’m down to one or two a week, …
