How My Military Skills Make Me An Expert Pet Sitter

Airman Romano 1983

When I started my military life in 1983, I was so incredibly proud to serve my country. Enlisting in the US Air Force at 19 years old was scary – boot camp is not for the faint of heart. It was much like you typically see it portrayed on TV and in the movies. The…

Pet-Proofing Your Home

Here are some tips to keep your pet safe in the confines of her own home — 1. Remove candy or nuts from locations where pets can reach them. Chocolate is toxic to dogs and nuts can be dangerous by ingesting or choking. 2. If moth balls are used, keep pets away from those areas.…

Fido in Fiji

Summer travel season is here and a recent survey reveals that consumers plan to spend the same or more on travel this year. According to Travel Leaders, one of America’s top-ranked travel companies, more than 88 percent of us will equal or increase last year’s travel budget. With 62 percent of households owning one or…

How to Break Up a Dog Fight

Have you ever witnessed a dog fight? Whether it’s two dogs or more, it’s a distressing experience. For me, the adrenaline levels spike, I panic and yell loudly…none of which help to resolve the situation. My first instinct is to help my dog, but I know the reality of their strength and raw, instinctual power.…

Got Leash?

Why do dogs need daily walks? All dogs, no matter what their energy level is, need daily exercise.Walks help to keep their weight in check as well as keep those muscles in shape and joints moving. Dogs have an instinctive need to move forward. In the wild, undomesticated canines never stayed in one place, under…

Fido in Fiji

Summer travel season is here and a recent survey reveals that consumers plan to spend the same or more on travel this year. According to Travel Leaders, one of America’s top-ranked travel companies, more than 88 percent of us will equal or increase last year’s travel budget. With 62 percent of households owning one or…

Become a Foster

Nothing is more fulfilling in a pet lover’s life than “fostering.” What is a foster? A foster or foster home is someone who is willing to take in a homeless cat or dog until a forever-home is found. It is an amazing experience. When a pet comes into your home, you treat it as if…

It’s my pet’s world…I’m just part of their staff

My pets are my world and apparently they know it and take full advantage of that information. My entire day revolves around their well-being. I buy them the best food, the fun toys, cute shirts and top-of-the-line treats. They receive high quality veterinary care and monthly maintenance. What they provide in return is unconditional love…