Your Guide to Welcoming a New Pet in the Pandemic and Beyond

Aurora James – DogEtiquette.info The company you keep in quarantine could very well decide how well you get out of it. And no doubt, there’s no better company than a cute and adorable pet that will give you all the love and cuddles you could ever need during this very difficult time. On another note, there’s… Continue reading Your Guide to Welcoming a New Pet in the Pandemic and Beyond

In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?

When Linda Spangler asked her mother, in a video chat, what she would like as gift for her 92nd birthday, the response came promptly. “I’d like a dog,” Charlene Spangler said. “Is Wolfgang dead?” Wolfgang, a family dachshund, had indeed died long ago; so had all his successors. Ms. Spangler, who lives in a dementia… Continue reading In Isolating Times, Can Robo-Pets Provide Comfort?

Hidden Gem Pet Lodge offers pets their own vacation

Having recently opened in September, the Hidden Gem Pet Lodge provides pets with an experience similar to a luxury vacation. The facility, owned by Mike Bennett, was built with plenty of running space outside to house both cats and dogs, and give them a relaxing environment while having to be away from their owners. Hidden… Continue reading Hidden Gem Pet Lodge offers pets their own vacation

Ontario giveaway helps to keep pets fed

Wayne Howell, left, with the Furry Friends Pet Food Bank, gives a large bag of dog food to recipient Johel Ocegueda at the giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 in Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Donna Saxton)

Johel Ocegueda survives on disability and Social Security and lives alone in Pomona. Well, not totally alone. His two pit bulls, who he calls mama and papa, are his canine companions. “I need food for my two dogs,” he said. But some months, his government check is barely enough to cover rent, utilities and groceries… Continue reading Ontario giveaway helps to keep pets fed

Dog that helps find missing pets honored

Ruger is an all-American dog with a billboard to prove it. The 5-year-old Belgian Malinois-pitbull mix from Bentonville is trained in search and rescue, specializing in finding missing pets. Recently, she was selected as one of 10 winners among about 16,000 applicants in the Early Times All-American Dogs social media campaign. Early Times Kentucky Whiskey… Continue reading Dog that helps find missing pets honored

Telemedicine for pets: How COVID-19 is disrupting animal health care

Jenny Hu fans the kitten peering out from its carrier with a large manila envelope, offering the tiny feline whatever relief she can on a typically hot and humid August day in New York City. Hu and her pet are waiting outside of a veterinarian’s office in midtown Manhattan for a staff member to meet… Continue reading Telemedicine for pets: How COVID-19 is disrupting animal health care

World’s Greatest Animals Reviews the Qpets AF-108 Plus!

The World’s Greatest Animals Channel on YouTube has done an awesome review of our newest feeder, the AF-108 Plus Automatic Pet Feeder.  Check it out and see what one of YouTube’s greatest channels has to say about our automatic pet feeders.  Make sure you order one today from the Qpets Online Store.  Contact us with… Continue reading World’s Greatest Animals Reviews the Qpets AF-108 Plus!

Pets are lifting people up durring the pandemic

Ellen Shershow’s photos capture dogs as vibrant oddballs: licking their nostrils, dashing across beaches, peering inquisitively at the camera as if it might deliver a slice of premium freeze-dried meat directly to their mouths. The pet portraitist is accustomed to long preshoot phone chats with owners about everything from their dog’s medical history to diva tendencies, all… Continue reading Pets are lifting people up durring the pandemic

Many State Officials Warn of Dangers Leaving Pets in Hot Cars

The sun has been shining with temperatures rising over the past few days in western Massachusetts and pet owners need to be aware of the potential dangers.  “Whenever there’s a heat advisory, that means that there’s professionals telling us there’s a warning. There’s some kind of advisory that we have to be careful and that… Continue reading Many State Officials Warn of Dangers Leaving Pets in Hot Cars