If your resolution for 2012 is to get in shape, here's a little something to get you started! Happy new year, and may your 2012 be a healthy, happy adventure! … [Read more...]
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #5 – Learn something new about animals
December 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
To say that I read a lot would be an understatement; I try to average a book a week, and my topics range from pop fiction to indepth nonfiction on a variety of subjects. But one this is for sure: on my reading list every year are books about animals. All kinds of animals.This year, for example, I stumbled upon a book called "Red Tails In Love" at the used bookstore, about the birds in Central Park, specifically the red tailed hawks that made headlines when they nested on a posh building. … [Read more...]
New Years resolutions for animal lovers: #4 – Volunteer
December 29, 2011 by 166 Comments
If you're looking for ways to make 2012 a better year for both you and your animals, here is resolution #4 for animal lovers: Volunteer!I have a lot of animal loving friends who tell me they can't even consider volunteering at a shelter, because they don't know if they could handle seeing what happens to animals that don't find homes. I understand. I saw a lot of sad things during the year I volunteered at our local animal shelter. But there are lots of other things you can do to help … [Read more...]
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #3 – Be a better pet owner
December 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As we continue to talk about ways we can make 2012 a better year for our animal friends - or "anipals" - here's #3: resolve to be a better pet owner.I know that in my lifetime of having dogs, I've been a good, responsible dog owner - and a terrible dog owner. I confess I had the dog that ran the neighborhood. I didn't always pick up poop. But twenty or thirty years later, I've learned more about my four legged friends and quite honestly I'm embarrassed and ashamed at the way I treated … [Read more...]
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #2 – Adopt a pet
December 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As we get ready for the new year, here's another New Year's resolution for animal lovers: Adopt a pet!Before Christmas, we had lots of discussion about pet shop dogs and animal rescue:Pet sales banned at malls nationwide; rescue stores begin to replace pet shops Setting the record straight on Barkworks, puppy mills and the work of CAPSBut did you know that you can also adopt ferrets and bunnies and birds and guinea pigs and every other kind of pet?Before you head to the pet … [Read more...]
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers: #1 – Think before you eat
December 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As 2011 comes to a close, you're probably making a few New Year's resolutions. Lose weight, exercise, stop smoking, the same old, same old.If you're an animal lover, how about making a resolution that'll benefit both you and your favorite animals? This week, we'll look at 5 resolutions that are perfect for animal lovers. Since yesterday was a holiday (translation: I didn't get off the couch all day) we'll do two today and one every day for the rest of the week.Our first resolution: Think … [Read more...]
