In the park with Sheila when we ran into these gentle giants fresh off Prom carriage duty...I expected my cattle dog, to go full herding mode and start managing the situation. Maybe circle them a little. Maybe establish authority. Instead, girlfriend took one look at these gentle giants and seemed to decide, "Naw... this feels above my pay grade.

Soo…What did the fish say when it swam into a wall?

We got jokes…more to come in this section each week. Plus savings on your pet loving needs.

Word on the street is that Punch gotta lil girlfriend and he gonna be just fine. Remember Charlie Brown and the lil red headed girl, well kinda like that but in the zoo and with bars.

When life be lifing, sometimes your real mama doesn’t come back. Because adapting doesn’t always look brave.
Sometimes it looks like dragging a plushie across the enclosure…

…until one day, you realize you’re not just surviving it —
you’re growing up anyway.

Not So EGG-CITING NEWS OUT OF BIG BEAR VALLEY
HORRENDOUS NEWS UPDATE: For those following the Big Bear Valley Eagles closely, the eggs appeared to be nonviable, with at least one visibly cracked. Jackie and Shadow then seemed to abandon the nest, and only after that did the ravens moved in to clean up! It is still early in the season. Could they try again? Stay tuned.

Three nests are being shaped right now, and so are a lot of hearts. This is what hope looks like in nature. It shows up with twigs and patience.

From Big Bear to the Mon Valley to Hays, the eagles are back to building.

My friend’s dad claims he doesn’t hate his cats — he just resents them deeply.
They treated his Christmas tree like an extreme sport, knocked it over, then sat there blinking like, “Wow. Guess gravity’s broken.”
Now his dad’s mad at him, the cats are unrepentant, and the tree died doing what it loved: trusting mammals with claws.

Defying Gravity but Make It a Crime Scene…

Owning a free-range cat is like dating someone who’s always ‘out of town for work.’ Unreliable, unpredictable, but somehow still irresistible. Cats love ‘em or hate ‘em. Here one minute gone the next…

Every February 2nd, the world turns its attention to a small town in Pennsylvania to witness the legendary Punxsutawney Phil emerge from his burrow and predict the fate of winter. Will we endure six more weeks of cold, or will spring arrive early? It’s a quirky yet beloved tradition that has stood the test of time. But this year, Phil has more than just weather predictions making headlines—he’s also a proud dad!

Just me and you, Boo! Just me and you! Oh, and I'm sorry I pooped on the carpet...Well I see you ain't feelin' me right now so you'll have to CATCH ME OUTSIDE!

The nearly 50‑year‑old contest celebrates “the imperfections that make all dogs special and unique,” while promoting dog adoption over buying from breeders — and Petunia’s win is a perfect embodiment of that mission.

Not the movie. A cat. But not just this cat—cats in general. Creatures that curl in your lap like melted butter one minute… then vanish into the wild like ghost ninjas the next.

Harry was adopted into a life of squeaky meows, forehead kisses, and carpeted staircases. But somewhere in his DNA, the alley still whispers. The call of the feral is strong. No collar. No chip. Just vibes and a high-pitched squeak you might hear before he disappears under a porch.

He’s sweet. He’s slippery. He’s Harry. And his humans just want him home.

Remember the life science stuff in the back of the classroom in grade school? Beyond the rows of desks and stacks of textbooks, was a small glass tank filled with wiggling tadpoles. They were supposed to be part of our science lesson on metamorphosis, but they quickly became the attractive nuisances.

The Great Sea Monkey Letdown (And Why I Did It Again Anyway)

When I was a kid, the back of every comic book was a gold mine of possibilities. X-ray glasses, invisible ink, trick gum that turned your friend’s mouth blue—but nothing, nothing was as incredible as Sea Monkeys.

The ad made big promises. A tiny undersea kingdom, ruled by smiling, crown-wearing creatures that would hatch from magic dust and become loyal aquatic companions. I imagined them waving at me, swimming in unison like a synchronized ballet of tiny mermaids.

Come live with me and be my love, and we will all the pleasures prove That valleys, groves, hills, and fields, Woods or steepy mountains yield. - Christopher Marlowe, "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" It should have been titled "The Passionate Shepherd to His Dog." Am I right? Valleys, groves, hills, fields, woods and mountains sounds like wonderful places to walk your dog.

BREAKING: Well, crack my shell and call me emotional — he’s here! The fluffiest news you’ll hear all day: USS 8 has hatched! (see his 1st baby pic...love this new tech, I snapped it live straight outta da nest!) Blog post 'As the Eagle Nest Turns'. Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

***Warning: The names have been changed to protect the guilty and the ignorant, as well as the innocent. *** This takes me back to my college days…It came up in a conversation about vegetarian dinosaurs and if you could have a pet dinosaur, what would it be. See new video

Move over, Angela Bassett—there’s a new comeback queen in town, and she’s got feathers. If you thought How Stella Got Her Groove Back was dramatic, you haven’t been following the latest bald eagle soap opera. Let me introduce you to Stella, the eagle who clawed her way back to the nest, defied expectations, and immediately laid an egg like an avian boss.

Once upon a time in a well-established nest, there was Claire—a seasoned bald eagle matriarch who had held down her territory with her partner, Irvin, for six whole seasons. Claire wasn’t just any eagle; she was a survivor, a legend, a mother … until she wasn’t.

Enter Stella.

Pets are nature’s built-in holistic healers, offering mental, emotional, and even physical benefits—all without charging you for a life coaching session

In a split second, the future bounded around the corner and I was not prepared…Therefore, it wasn’t odd that I should take a work-study job in a lab at the University. Ah, the tales I could tell you about the different gigs I had while trying to pay my way through college! While my roommate dished out cafeteria grub, my financial aid package included a peculiar work-study gig: animal training in a science lab.

Another one of those recalled books or stories from my past. That book is 101 Uses for a Dead Cat. Afterall, what do you do with a dead cat? Well, there's this book called 101 Uses for a Dead Cat by Simon Bond. It's basically a collection of darkly humorous cartoons that answer the question, "What do you do with a dead cat?" The illustrations depict various imaginative and morbid ways to repurpose a deceased feline, such as using it as a bottle holder or a pencil sharpener.

Sometimes, a story finds you at just the right moment. Years ago, my younger sister told me about a short story she had read as a homework assignment that was both sad and unforgettable—Friendship by B. Traven, from his collection The Night Visitor and Other Stories. She described it as heart-wrenching, a tale of trust betrayed between a man and a little dog. I only skimmed over it back then, tucked within an anthology of short stories, and it stayed with me, lingering like an echo of something profound.

Raven’s like, “Bro, the natural world is speaking, but you can’t hear it if you’re too busy flapping your gums.” Spoiler: Yooxayatangi didn’t listen and ended up missing out big time. This Tlingit tale isn’t just about nature; it’s about the power of shutting up and actually listening.

Recently, Caroline Kennedy decided to dig into the family archives of questionable moments and casually drop that RFK Jr. used to blend mice and baby chicks (peeps) and feed it to his hawks while in college. While this sounds absolutely insane to the general public, in the world of animal care and falconry, it’s not actually that weird. So, let’s address the elephant in the room—or rather, the mouse in the blender.

Yes, feeding raptors is not for the faint of heart.

They say walking with God daily brings peace, clarity, and divine connection. But have you ever tried walking with a dog daily? Let me tell you, it’s a spiritual journey all its own—complete with trials, temptations, and the occasional pile of something unmentionable…less about inner peace and more about dodging squirrels, navigating tangles, and trying to keep your dignity intact while holding a bag of, well, you know

Note: Quitter's Day is observed on the second Friday of January, marking the day when many folks abandon their New Year's resolutions.

Meet Molly, Max and Nala’s other sister. Folks, it’s a looong funny story. Wrote a blog post about it. Wanna hear it? Well here it goes…I think my sister Wendy has lost her mind OR she is BRILLIANT!

Did I ever tell y’all the one about my Cousins’s dog that had a special talent. And that was humping your leg on command.

Ah, childhood memories. Some people recall fishing trips, family barbecues, or warm cookies from Grandma. Me? I remember being restrained while my cousins’ dog—on command, mind you—practiced doing the humpity-hump on my leg. For some reason, my cousins thought that this was hilarious. To this day, I fail to see the humor…

Yo Butkus!

Stallone owned, a bull mastiff named Butkus, featured in both “Rocky” and “Rocky II.

Remember the turtles from Rocky? Cuff and Link, the iconic cinematic turtles from the original “Rocky” film, still thriving and swimmingly along! These reptilian stars debuted in the 1976 movie and have stood the test of time.

Dear Members of the Town Council,

…It has come to my attention that there has been some muttering and clucking about what to do with the unauthorized dam these clever critters have been constructing on my spring pond. Unauthorized?! Since when did beavers start needing building permits? These noble architects don’t answer to your red tape or bylaws. They answer to nature itself—a code far more ancient, precise, and efficient than anything passed in a council meeting.

Abuse is never just about physical harm; it’s about control, manipulation, and fear. For many victims of domestic abuse, leaving an abusive situation can feel impossible when their beloved pet is being used as a pawn. Abusers often threaten or harm pets as a way to manipulate and control their victims, creating a heartbreaking dilemma for those who refuse to leave their furry family members behind.

But Pennsylvania is stepping up to address this issue with a groundbreaking expansion of its Protection From Abuse (PFA) laws to include pets.

The time has come the Walrus said, to speak of many things...From Alice in Wonderland

Here, loyalty and sacrifice rub shoulders with the hard truths of life. For some of the animals, it’s a pause—a second chance to find the warmth of a home and the kindness of a lap. For others, it’s the final chapter, one written with as much dignity and care as the people here can muster. And for those who walk these halls every day, cleaning cages, soothing fears, and whispering encouragement, it’s a daily lesson in the beauty of doing what you can with what you have.

The lady here, she called me "Rudy." She told me, "You’re no cutey," but I wagged my tail anyway. Trying to make a good impression, you know? Might be a new start.

Chewy is on a mission to brighten the lives of pets and shelters nationwide! Shelters and rescues are often a pet’s first stop to a better life, and Chewy knows these organizations need our support. Through Chewy’s Wish List, every treat, toy, and kibble you donate heads straight to shelters, making a real impact. So, let’s roll up our sleeves (or paws!) this National Shelter Appreciation Week, Nov 5-11, and show our love by stocking up those Wish Lists!

Who’s as smug as a pug in a rug? Which is the breed most likely to become an Instagram star?

Ah, the peaceful serenity of the park—birds chirping, trees rustling in the wind, and... wait, are those goats? Yes, folks, the hills are alive with the sound of bleating, and the latest eco-friendly trend in our local park isn't a new yoga class or a silent disco—it’s goats. Specifically, weed warrior goats. These four-legged lawnmowers are out in full force…

Do not go gentle into that good night…Rage, rage against the dying of the light

What does a pet blog have to do with disaster preparedness? During disasters pets suffer too! What We can learn from Noah.

Happiness is a warm puppy—Charles M. Shultz

Sisters and puppies—it's a combination that turns ordinary days into cherished memories.

Grandma told me to stay away from the glass door…That chilly morning, I unwittingly got a glimpse into the complexities of homestead life, where the practicalities of survival sometimes collide with the innocence of childhood.

You light up my life; You give me hope to carry on; You light up my days; And fill my nights with song…You Light Up My Life

For my second Sis! Congrats! Max will ensure you’re never lonely… or able to go to the bathroom alone again! Coach Team, Pep Steam! Gooo Team!

Other than seeing your cat getting ready to cough up a hairball, nothing will get you up out of your seat faster than seeing your pooch doing the Booty Scoot Boogie across your carpet. Aaaugh! That's nasty!

So, for now I will let her imagine life with Nala like this...Let the games begin! And oh yeah, mom told me that you have already started bringing her with you on your daily visits

You see, Sheila’s a bit of a Houdini when it comes to harnesses, and this day would prove to be her most daring escape yet.

Today is National Kitten Day and boy do I have a story for you…

I just knew that I shouldn’t have looked into the box, but I did. SUCKERRRR…and from that very moment, I was DOOMED! DOOMED I TELL YA…

“If love alone could have kept you here, you would have lived forever”

Today is Pet Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to the loyal companions who’ve left paw prints on our hearts. It’s a day of reflection, of gentle tears, and of tender smiles as we recount the joy and unconditional love our pets have given us.

In that still moment, I caught my breath, feeling the world shrink to the space between us…

The blue jay's aggressive swoops and loud "screeee" sounds served as a clear warning to stay away. This dive-bombing behavior was a natural instinct to protect its young from perceived threats, and I was definitely too close for comfort.

UPDATE EXCITING NEWS: Lucky the US Steel Irvin Plant Fledgling Takes His First Flight!

We're thrilled to share an exciting update about Lucky, the beloved juvenile eagle at the US Steel Irvin Plant. Today, Lucky spread his wings and took his first flight! This milestone marks the beginning of an adventurous new chapter in his life. So, 77 days after hatching.

Where did the expression a “snake in the grass” come from or “letting the cat out of the bag” or “beating a dead horse” come from?

This Workout Wednesday was anything but ordinary. It’s late Spring and now June be bustin’ out all over! While walking through the trails, my faithful cattle dog, Sheila, trotting happily by my side, we stumbled upon nature's bounty—honeysuckle and various berries

Remember last Wednesday when I told you that the world was mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful…I have pictures!

You have tried to destroy me and though I perish daily, I shall not be moved—Maya Angelou

The morning whispers of the day ahead offering hope and providing us a new chance to follow our dreams—Unknown

What this annual check-up brought sharply into focus for me. I still stuck to my beloved Workout Wednesday routine with my faithful dog by my side.

I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny --Dr. Seuss

The raven tells Yooxayatangi that if he listens closely, he will be able to hear the voices of the river, the wind, and the wolf, imparting wisdom and insight from the natural world.

And to my horror, she dropped a load right there in the middle of the aisle…I was mortified, to say the least. I quickly apologized to the clerk, offering to clean up the mess if she had the supplies. But instead of being upset, the clerk just laughed and reassured me that it happens more often than you'd think.

Soooo, I let loose sobbing. My dog immediately leaped from the couch and stuck her nuzzle right up under my folded arms and planted a big wet kiss right on my lips…

God loves a terrier, that’s because Small, sturdy, bright, and true they give their love to you God didn’t miss a stitch Be a dog or be a bitch When he made the Norwich merrier with its cute little derriere. The song is presented as a humorous and upbeat anthem celebrating the virtues of terrier breeds in the context of a prestigious dog show. The song's catchy melody and whimsical lyrics have made it a memorable and beloved aspect of the film for fans.

Let's Settle This Debate Once and for All! Is there such a thing as a best breed for cuddling? I saw the title to the article and flipped! Put ‘em up!

To life! L’Chaim! Celebrating Wildlife Wednesday! We have an egg…THIS JUST IN …We are going to be here for a while. It takes 35 days for Bald Eagle eggs to hatch.

The rabbit at the Childrens Library, was overweight and was breathing heavily…and when I am uneasy I make jokes. First, I hadn’t seen a rabbit that big before. Soo… I started making jokes like how do you get fat eating lettuce? And what is that? A cat? And then again, I had a roommate in college who claimed to be vegetarian and was overweight.

Y’all know…you were going for the top of the head but he/she had other ideas. Square on the kisser!

Aaaaugh! I've been kissed by a dog! I have dog germs! Get hot water! Get some disinfectant! Get some iodine!