Lifestyles of the Furry & Fabulous

Heart disease in older dogs is unfortunately very common. The heart is a complex organ, there are many ways its function can be affected, whether through the weakening of the muscle, changes in the valves, or stress to the entire organ. Aging changes are one of the most common reasons dogs develop heart conditions, but...

If you are passionate about animal rescue, you know how it feels when you see the lost eyes on a face at the side of the road. The money is all gone, there is no room in your house, yet those eyes hit that one chord, tug at that one heartstring that you can never say no...

In 2011 when a couple brought home a tiny blind kitty they had no idea how many lives this kitten was going to touch. Oskar the blind cat was curious about the noise of a hairdryer and playfully tried to catch the warm air blowing from it.  That video went viral and the rest is catistory! Along with...

The fundamentals of puppy love: Julie the Beagle You have a lifetime of snuggles, adventures, and love to look forward to. Aside from all the excitement, one of the first things you’re probably wondering is: what should I feed my new puppy? Bringing home a new puppy is so exciting! These rambunctious canines require patience, time,...

He may be little, but he is a strong little boy. Gotti is a 13 year young Chihuahua with a heart condition, but he won’t let this stop him from being… a super dog! Despite their small size, Chihuahuas can have a huge personality and can steal your heart right away… Just like Gotti did with his...

The feline urinary syndrome occurs when a condition affects the lower urinary tract and urethra of your kitty. This condition can be related to the environment or even stress. Common health problems that lead to urinary tract complications include urinary crystals which are a build-up of minerals. Another cause can be a lower urinary tract...

Achoo! Sneezing, itching, watery eyes, congestion, infection, digestive upset… blech!  These are all common symptoms of allergies that can make anyone feel uncomfortable. Even our darling fur companions. This is the story of Helena the senior cat. When Helena had been reclusive and grumpy for a very long period, her mom almost thought this was...

There are benefits to having more than one cat, but they apply only when they are well-matched and have enough physical space to live together comfortably. Adequate space and resources are very important. One benefit is that the two cats provide each other with exercise, social interaction, and other forms of mental stimulation. This means they...

It feels like just yesterday when we got some excited pet parents on board for the #NHVtransformations challenge. That was three months ago and it’s already time to pick a pet parent who will win a hamper of goodies as a reward for all the hard work! What hard work, you ask? Well, as you may know for the past couple of...

“As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be an indoor kitty. From the mean backyards of the burbs, living inside livingroomlions house.” Stray Liotta Stray Liotta was a stray cat who used to visit the backyard of a house with 4 indoor cats named Egg, Mewbox, Michonne & Dr. Loomis. These...