Pets participated in the Civil War in a number of ways. There were dogs who fought on the front lines, spy dogs, hospital dogs, messenger dogs and prison dogs. Other animals served as mascots for the regiments. Despite orders to the contrary, many soldiers kept pets with them, including dogs, cats, squirrels and raccoons. General […]
Traveling with a pet? Here are some online resources to help you find the best accommodations for you and your pet. PetsWelcome.com is a great resource for finding hotels, motels and campgrounds suited to your pet. You can search by a specific city in the U.S., Canada or internationally. You can browse hotel chains and […]
There are a number of items in our homes that we don’t think twice about but that can injure a pet. Opening and closing doors can present a danger, particularly to small pets. Be aware of where your pet is, open and close doors slowly so no one is hurt. If it’s an outside door, […]
