Northern Poconos Real Estate News
Any dog owner has likely seen parts of their new garden dug up by their four-legged family member, or their freshly laid sod become Spot's outdoor toilet. Reach out to your landscaping professional to get some tips on creating a yard you and your dog will enjoy, but here are some tips to get started.
Consider your dog's needsEach dog – senior, puppy, small, big, active breed or not-so-much – has different needs. Is your dog a water hound? Maybe you should include a splash pool or water fountai...
One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet.
Feeding, walking, grooming and cleaning up after a dog are daily responsibilities that everyone can do, and will also help teach children how to take care of something they love. For parents, however, there’s the extra task of paying for all the costs associated with the dog.
Here are some of the primary expenses of owning a dog that a family should consider before bringing one home:
Upfront FeesAdop...
Do you have an indoor cat who likes to stare out the windows and longs to be outside? Then an indoor cat garden is just what your home needs to bring the outdoors in for your curious critter!
Planter
When looking for the right planter, search for one that is tall enough for your cat’s head to reach the plants, but also small enough so that there isn’t room for your cat to try and use it as a litter box or walk in it and make a mess. A window box planter is a good option.
Garden so...
Owning a pet is no small task. It’s a commitment of your time, energy, and patience, but the welcoming tail wags and happy licks are well worth it. Here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re ready for your new pet and that they are ready for you, too.
Time
The first step before deciding to purchase or adopt a new pet is to ask yourself if your current lifestyle allows you time to walk, exercise, and otherwise care for this new responsibility. Young animals, especially, require an ext...
Dressing your pup to look his best can be fun, but not with the cost of specially made outfits. Instead, you can easily upcycle your worn or unused clothes into a brand-new wardrobe for pet.
Comfy Pup Sweater
Keep your pet warm on chilly walks with this upcycled sweater that fits just right!
Materials:
- Old sweater with large sleeves or cotton pajama pants (for larger dogs)
- Fabric scissors
Directions:
Measure your dog around the widest part of his belly to ensure the sweater will fit...
We all love our pets. And one of the ways we show it, much like we do with friends and family, is by treating them to food. Sure, giving a pet treat can make us (and our pets) happy, but we also occasionally sneak in some people food as an added treat.
You might want to think twice about that, though, because there are certain foods and drinks that can be very harmful to your dog or cat. Here is a list of everyday grocery items that can be hazardous to your pet’s health.
AlcoholAlcoho...
