Let’s face it, the name you choose for your pet is far more important to you than it will ever be to your animal. The vast majority of the world’s creatures lack the self-awareness to be able to understand the true meaning of a name, with humans being the only animals known to embrace this…
Man or woman’s best friend deserves the very best. For some pet owners, that means the best toys or bed to sleep in. Others are more concerned about their pet’s veterinary care. Many pet owners don’t realize the care they’re providing their pets could come from someone more qualified for the task. Almost 60% of…
Every parent knows that there is lots to learn when raising a child and the same applies to raising a pet. Dogs need to be taught how to behave appropriately, be taken care of and loved, and provided with a safe and comforting environment to grow up in. These are a few things that lots…
Keeping fish as pets has a host of benefits, but they require good care. Click here to learn how to care for fish in a freshwater aquarium. Did you just buy a freshwater fish? First of all, that’s awesome! Keeping fish as pets has a host of benefits, but they require quality care. We want…
There are many benefits to having an aquarium at home. Aside from giving your space extra interest or an added focus, it can also help reduce anxiety and stress levels. But before you go out to buy an aquarium, there are some things to consider before choosing one. You don’t want to have a bad…
BALTIMORE, MD – When it comes to education, Show Your Soft Side, Inc. (SYSS), a Baltimore-based public service campaign, is deeply invested in working to empower and encourage youth to build a better world for animals, and in turn, for humans. This year, SYSS teamed up with the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver’s Graduate…
Please join us at Scratch and Sniff located at 3336 Paper Mill Road in Phoenix, MD (“4 Corners” Jacksonville in Paper Mill Village) this Friday, October 25th from 3-7 PM to celebrate fall! Hodgepodge Pets will be here with adoptable dogs and cats. We’ll have hot mulled cider, treats for people and puppies, and drawings…
There is nothing like a pet that will teach you or your child about the intricacies of everyday life. Sure, a puppy or cat might seem more appealing, but when you look at everything that the bearded dragon has to offer it isn’t hard to see why they are becoming more and more popular pets.…
According to a report published by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), an estimated 78 million dogs are owned as pets in the United States. It is quite unclear to say since when dogs and humans began to share a bond of mutual support and friendship, but the question here…
Learning all about your dog’s behavior and how to best care for them is a rewarding part of pet ownership. If you have a female dog to care for, there may come a time where your dog becomes pregnant. Knowing how to spot the signs of a pregnant dog can help you not only understand…