What do you do at the end of a tough day? Yoga? Meditation? Pour a glass of wine? Take a hot bath? For me, the best stress relievers are my cats, Comet and Moo. (Actually, make that a glass of wine and my cats.) And I’m not alone. More people are turning to fur […]
When a child hurts, a parent will do anything to help him. Thus, when Rupert Isaacson found out his son Rowan was autistic in 2004, it was a momentous year. Not only because he discovered the source of his son’s tantrums and non-communication, but also because Rowan met Betsy. A horse. When child and horse […]
Wrigley’s Reward This wholesome dog treat is guaranteed to make your pooch one very happy pet. And the fresh mint and parsley help mask bad breath. I make a batch or two several times a year using festive cookie cutters and create “doggie bags” to give away to the other pampered pets in our […]
Diane Bennett is well known around the community as the go-to person when you need a conscientious daily dog walker or a pet sitter. She has successfully run her company Paw Prints, based in Wilmette, for 11 years and has 3 employees who help her manage her furry clients. What most people don’t know is […]
Interested in having your dog treated with natural remedies only? Look to these practitioners and stores for all-natural care and products. Be sure to keep tabs on the The Better List for detailed reviews and ratings. The vets come recommended by Angie DeMars, our local “patron saint of all things furry” and owner of Noah’s […]
Mi casa es su casa, I told the monster-pawed pup I brought home two years ago. That, my Marley-wannabe understood. But not this: In mi casa, 40-mph running leaps onto leather club chairs are not allowed. Which leads me to the pet owner’s eternal challenge: How to repair the damage your four-footed gang inflicts […]
