The holidays are a time for family, giving and celebration. It can be a happy time for all members of the family — including pets. But there are also a host of new people, decorations and food in your pet’s environment that can put him at risk. “While the holidays are a time of celebration, […]
Healthy Food for Healthy Pets
While most brands are labeled healthy, experts disagree. You want your pet to have a long, healthy life, and you do your best to accomplish this. So maybe you have a checklist: Daily walks? Check. Regular grooming and dental cleanings? Check. Annual physicals? Check. Quality pet food? Check? As with humans, good nutrition is a […]
Picking a Trainer for Your Pets
Learn what to look for in training for your pet. Winston loves running off with fuzzy slippers. Bailey enjoys digging holes in the backyard. Fluffy enjoys getting into the garbage can when left unattended. Sometimes our pets develop some habits we’d like them to break out of … but we don’t always know how to […]
Tips for Trips with Pets
Some pets make great travel companions. Here are some things to know about traveling with pets. Most pet parents are quite familiar with that sad, puppy-dog look whenever they leave home and wave to their four-legged child as they head off to work. We love our pets and want to bring them with us to […]
Safety Tips When Taking Your Dog Swimming
Dogs can get a lot out of a day at the pool or beach. Help keep them safe with these expert tips. Some dogs can’t wait to take a dip in the pool on hot days. Others are a little more wary and may require some persuasion. Regardless of your type of dog, spending a […]
Seasonal Allergy Tips for Pets
Help keep your pet itch-free with these natural strategies for allergy season. As we fully embrace the sights and sounds of spring—birds singing, bees buzzing, butterflies migrating and the super blooms that recently overtook Southern California—there’s another bit of imagery that pet owners are less happy about: seeing our pets itch. Spring often brings with […]
America’s Family Pet Expo Is Back In Town
The annual expo focuses on education, pet adoptions and entertainment for the family. Midnight had been at WAGS Pet Adoption in Westminster for 687 days when he was adopted at last year’s America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. “He was a black cat that got very little […]
Priceless Pet Animal Rescue Orphanage
The Orphanage is a unique storefront concept for rescue pets to live and stay while finding a new home. Look at any pet adoption website and it’s pretty easy to see that many animals in Orange County—and elsewhere—need good homes. This need is the inspiration behind a rescue designed like a pet store, with one […]
Pets in Divorces
New state law considers pet care in divorce cases. Walking through the front door of your home and finding an enthusiastic dog waiting to lavish you with affection and kisses is most likely the highlight of many a pet owner’s day. Most pet owners can agree: Pets are family. And now, as of Jan. 1, […]
Should You Give Pets as Gifts for the Holidays?
For families who love animals, getting a pet for the holidays seems like the perfect gift. But is it? It’s not a simple yes or no, but with the right guidance, it could be. Shelters like WAGS Pet Adoption in Westminster (wagspetadoption.org) are in constant need of good homes for dogs, cats, rabbits and even […]
