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

Sure, we’ve all heard the famous expression, but does anyone really know where this silly saying got its start? Wendy and Lucky have hit the books and have come up with a few possible answers to this cat and canine conundrum. From the interesting, to the silly, to the strange and even grotesque, the origins [...]

  There are many times when you come across expressions that in some way relate to our feline friends. But what do they mean and where did they originate? Listed below are just a few phrases inspired by the unpredictable personality traits of the curious cat. Don’t let the cat out of the bag!  This [...]

Just Tune In To Your Pet…The Natural Barometer The weather has always played a significant role in our everyday lives. It’s the deciding factor of whether we go out or remain indoors. For the gardener, it will signal whether he or she mows the lawn or hibernates in the greenhouse; for the sportsperson, whether to [...]

On Behalf of the 88 million cats in the United States – please read:) Cats are usually considered to be relatively low-maintenance pets, but there is one issue that confounds feline-friendly families everywhere – relentless, sometimes inexplicable scratching. Some cat parents look to declawing to solve the problem, but few people realize that what seems [...]

Pair your child with the best pooch based on their personalities. In his book “The Modern Dog,” renowned psychologist and dog expert Stanley Coren states, “Pets provide children the opportunity to learn about, practice and become interested in nurturing living things.” That said, every child and breed have distinct personalities, and so certain breeds are [...]

    As you may well know, today is the Chinese New Year, and the first day of the Year of the Dragon—that is, the first since it came and went last, twelve years ago. And though the dragon is, in the opinion of most, a mythical creature, it’s worth exploring the history of the [...]

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Caribou? What some seasonal enthusiasts might not realize when singing the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is that the caribou and reindeer are the same species. Ole’ Saint Nick knew exactly what he was doing when choosing the reindeer; they are the domesticated variety of caribou and easily herded by elves [...]

  Buddhism and animals – Thailand     Buddhism and animals – Thailand Enchanting Thailand consists of over 40,000 temples (Wats) and 95% of the population practices Buddhism.  Buddhists believe in respecting and loving every living creature, which is a tenent that any animal lover can get behind! They also believe in reincarnation, and that many of [...]

With 88 million cats taking advantage of the way we humans find them absolutely irresistible, Americans are no strangers to the odd shredded couch cushion, torn drapery, or ruined carpet. The fact of the matter is: Cat’s scratch. Sometimes it may feel like they scratch to spite us, but in truth scratching is a natural, [...]

  We all know that cats go crazy for catnip. It comes fresh, dried, in pellets, and even in sprays and oils, and it seems to be the ubiquitous star of all feline fantasies. And while most pet parents are familiar with this completely legal kitty narcotic, the truth behind catnip is a bit more [...]