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Gateway Pets-once you adopt you can’t stop

September 17, 2018 by lauren 2 Comments
Gateway pets--once you adopt you can't stop!

  “Don’t do it, Lauren–that’s gonna be your gateway cat; once you adopt you can’t stop!” These sage words were given to me by a colleague seven years ago when I took home a patient in need of a home. And here I am now with a total of 7! Now I know it’s possible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, Cat people, Cats, Chickens, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership

The Joy of Adopting Rescued Battery Hens

August 14, 2018 by lauren 2 Comments
Adopting rescued battery hens benefits not just them, but you too.

  I’ve blogged about the joys of adopting creatures in need as well as my love for our backyard chickens. Well today I want to tell you about our recent adoption of battery hens. It just so happened that I picked up our 3 new additions after my sister-in-law’s hen party, and then brought them … [Read more…]

Posted in: Animal rescue, Battery Hens, Birds, Breeding, Chicken husbandry, Chickens, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership Tagged: adoption, animal rescue, battery hens, eggs, ethics, farming, hens, kids and pets

Working mom guilt; you’re not alone.

October 29, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
Working mom guilt and woes; you're not alone!

  I’d like to apologize for my break in blogging for the past few months. Being a full time mother to an infant and toddler is one of the most difficult jobs I’ve ever had! During my maternity leave, I was fortunate enough to fly the girls home to South Carolina for five weeks. Thanks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Guilt, Kids and pets, Parenting, Work, Working mom Tagged: guilt, Kids, Parenting, work, working mom

Why do kids love animals?

July 11, 2017 by lauren 1 Comment
Why do kids love animals? (Little A and her dog-uncle, Flynn)

Why do kids love animals, and vice versa?

Posted in: Birds, cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Chickens, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Hens, Kids and pets, Pet adoption, Pet ownership, Veterinary Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Kids, kids and pets, Pet ownership, Veterinary

What your pregnant vet or vet nurse would like you to consider at your next vet visit.

March 21, 2017 by lauren Leave a Comment
What your pregnant vet or vet nurse would like you to consider at your next vet visit

  As I’m now approaching my 37th week of pregnancy and still working, I’m finding once simple daily work tasks to be daunting challenges. And while most owners are mindful of “the bump” in the exam room, I still find many people just aren’t aware of some of the physical hurdles associated with being a heavily … [Read more…]

Posted in: Birth, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Health hazards, Kids and pets, Pet ownership, Pregnancy and pets, Pregnant vets, Veterinary Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet ownership, pregnancy and pets, Pregnant vets

4 ways to show your pets you love them.

December 27, 2016 by lauren 4 Comments
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  After the gorging of food and socialite activities the holiday season brings, self reflection and promises to ourselves take over in the form of New Years resolutions. I’ve often sat down to make a list of personal goals for the year, but usually it’s summed up into these 7 words: stop taking family and … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Kids and pets, Pet ownership, Uncategorized Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet ownership, Treats

5 Holiday Pet Hazards

December 13, 2016 by lauren Leave a Comment
5 Holiday Pet Hazards

5 Holiday Pet Hazards.

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Health hazards, Kids and pets, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, holiday pet hazards, Pet ownership, The Holidays

Pregnancy and pets

November 29, 2016 by lauren 2 Comments
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Pregnancy and pets; what you and Fluffy need to know.

Posted in: cat behavior, Cat people, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Kids and pets, Pet ownership, Pregnancy and pets Tagged: Cat people, cats, dog behavior, Dogs and cats, Kids, kids and pets, Pet ownership, pregnancy and pets

The 4 essential qualities of a good pet owner…are you up to scratch?

November 15, 2016 by lauren Leave a Comment
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  When I was five years old I informed my parents that I was going to be a veterinarian. “Why?” they asked. “Because I love animals,” I said. And that same reasoning held true through undergraduate and veterinary school. Then I started working as a vet. Yes, I was helping animals, but it slipped my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Cats, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Kids and pets, Pet ownership Tagged: Cat people, cats, Dogs and cats, kids and pets, Pet ownership, Veterinary

Having pets and children; tips on surviving the early years.

October 25, 2016 by lauren 1 Comment
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  I always had pets growing up. My pets were and still are my babies. Then I began to have human babies. I naturally assumed that we would just be one big functioning multi-species family. I didn’t consider some of the logistical challenges that surface while having both children and pets. First of all, there’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: cat behavior, Cats, Dog behavior, Dogs, Dogs and Cats, Kids and pets Tagged: Cat people, dog behavior, Kids, kids and pets
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