This April we have been highlighting all the different types of cat parents and now we’re celebrating with a live expert Q&A on our Facebook page! If you or someone you know is adding a new cat to your home, join us Tuesday, April 30th from 12-1 p.m. ET for Bringing …

Not being able to afford to feed a pet is a reason many people surrender their pets to shelters. An animal control officer I know always carried cans and bags of food “unofficially” in his truck when driving around neighborhoods he knew to be poor. He told me that he …

Every now and then an article appears concerning a terminally ill person trying to find a home for their beloved fur-kid before it’s their time. Two stories which caught my eye recently are: Terminally ill man’s dying wish is to find a home for his beloved dog. A Veteran’s Dying …

Normally I would say without hesitation that I’m a good cat mom. I know a lot about the right things to do and do my best to follow through on my good intentions. Toby is a generally happy, well-adjusted cat who lives a great life. I feed Toby high quality …

As a native Long Islander, many of my family members were directly affected by Super Storm Sandy.  Thankfully no one was injured and the only damage was to property (which can be repaired).  For many families up and down the East Coast, the storm served as an all too real …

In honor of the upcoming holidays, PetFirst has contributed a post to help you protect your pet from the dangers that come with those holidays. Enjoy and protect your pet! ‘Tis the season for ribbons and bows, turkey bones and mistletoe! While the holidays bring with them the joys of …

Back and naughtier than ever, little Oliver would like to share with you that sometimes he thinks he’s a chinchilla! Much like his adorable, South American rodent friends, Oliver likes to take dust baths. But unlike chinchilla’s, Oliver likes to roll in fresh kitty litter as opposed to the specially …

The last couple of weeks have not been pleasant. We were without power and heat for seven days, had to throw out the entire contents of our fridge and freezer, waited on long lines for gasoline, made calls to FEMA, walked around downed power lines to reach the polling station, …

Chewy, my exuberant and incredibly friendly Corgi?/Cattle Dog?/Basenji?/ YourGuessIsAsGoodAsMineEvenAfterTheDNATest? mix  loves, loves, LOVES to shower all who enter our house with his special brand of Chewy affection. Although he’s very sweet, Chew’s excitement over seeing his friends can sometimes become a bit over the top as he decides that many …

Is your dog the humper of your local dog park?  Or perhaps he’s on the receiving end of some unwanted “attention”?  There is a great new iPhone app just released to help you – and your dog – navigate the dog park.  Some dog behaviors are subtle or can even …