Animal Fair | Wendy Diamond | Pet lifestyle Expert | Animal Rescue Advocate

Meow, the 39-pound cat who tried to take the pounds off and has been debuted on such shows as “Today” and “Anderson Cooper” died this weekend, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society announced Monday. “Meow meowed his last after suffering respiratory distress and then pulmonary failure Saturday,” the shelter said. He had won [...]

  Every dog has its day, but daily exercise is the best way for all dogs to stay healthy and happy. When your dog greets you with its tail wagging, this doesn’t necessarily mean your four-legged companion is simply happy to see you — rather it really wants to go outside for a long walk! Dogs are [...]

        Happy Earth Day! Your pets – and their health – are a product of the earth, and what better way to take care of your animals then to respect the planet they call home? Although it’s a good idea to practice eco-consciousness all year round, Earth Day, which falls this year [...]

    The news is awash with things that cause cancer in people – from cell phones to cigarette smoke to every food additive known to mankind.  Despite the variety of opinions on this subject, precious little expressed about the effect of environment on human cancer is based on scientific fact.  Even less accurate information [...]

  The spring and summer season of fresh air, sunny skies and outdoor exercise and hiking with your pet is here! Author Doug Gelbert is an expert on exploring the great outdoors with four-legged friends. With Gelbert’s comprehensive guides to the best dog-friendly parks, you and your dog won’t miss out on the chance to [...]

  Working like a dog is an expression I can definitely relate to – sometimes more than I would like.  The practice of yoga has kept me centered and at peace during my work day and when taking care of my two adorable pets, Pasha & Lucky. It would figure that the exercise I love [...]

Why Pets Matter to Your Health Pets and your health—it’s a good news-bad news story.  The good news is that scientific studies prove pets provide measurable physical and emotional health benefits. Pets comfort us and provide connections with others in our neighborhoods who love animals. A good relationship with a pet lowers our stress level [...]

Gunnar Peterson is the guy who keeps celebrities, athletes, and everyday people in shape and happy. As a personal trainer, he tries to keep exercise fun and uses humor to lighten the mood.  He has worked with clients from the NFL, NHL, USTA, NBA, professional boxing, and other NCAA sports. Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, [...]

Holistic pet treatments including yoga, acupuncture and herbal tea offer pets the chilled-out lifestyle From ambulance sirens to summer thunderstorms, a pet’s life can be stressful. But if anything is certain, owners will stop at nothing to make their furry friends’ life drama-free, and these days, more and more pet parents are trying holistic approaches. [...]

You know it’s good for you. You know exercising increases energy, strengthens muscle, keeps joints limber and weight down, helps you live longer and simply improves overall health. But, sometimes our motivation to exercise is low.  This is why most of us have workout partners, right? To encourage us, to inspire us, to provoke us [...]