Whether you are a horse lover, a feline fanatic or a true pup parent, there is nothing quite like the unconditional love of a pet–something these Alachua County residents are more than aware of! From rescues to therapy animals, these… read more
Pets
We Tried It! Starting a New Habit
Starting a new habit can be hard. According to a study in the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a new habit and approximately 66 days for it to become automatic.… read more
Alachua County’s Best Friends: Ned
Whether you are a horse lover, a feline fanatic or a true pup parent, there is nothing quite like the unconditional love of a pet–something these Alachua County residents are more than aware of! From rescues to therapy animals, these… read more
Alachua County’s Best Friends: Ted Ruxin
Whether you are a horse lover, a feline fanatic or a true pup parent, there is nothing quite like the unconditional love of a pet–something these Alachua County residents are more than aware of! From rescues to therapy animals, these… read more
Alachua County’s Best Friends: Sunny
Whether you are a horse lover, a feline fanatic or a true pup parent, there is nothing quite like the unconditional love of a pet–something these Alachua County residents are more than aware of! From rescues to therapy animals, these… read more
“The Hardest Day”: Watch This Award-Winning Animal Film Now!
Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice is sponsoring free access to the film “The Hardest Day” through January 28. The film is about the powerful relationship between people and their pets. The documentary looks at veterinarians who help pets pass… read more
Fitbit for Fido: Wearable Tech for Your Pet
BY CAMILLE GRAHAM These days, you track everything. You count steps, measure sleep and — if you’re, ahem, a bit nosy — track the location of your loved ones. With smartwatches and fitness trackers, every movement you make is accounted… read more
Financing Your Furry Friends
Cute faces, fuzzy snuggles and loyal companionship make animals so endearing to us. The thought of coming home from work to a cat sleeping on the couch, an excited puppy waiting at the door or fish swimming peacefully in your… read more
How to Adopt the Best Rescue Animal For You & Your Family
The holidays are a prime time for pet adoption. Before bringing home your next furry friend, consider all the implications to find the very best fit. Pets are often seen as a remedy for loneliness, boredom and more fulfillment in… read more
Is Your Pet Making You Sick?
FACT vs. FICTION If you’re reading this, it’s pretty likely that your pet is part of your family. As pet owners, we share our beds, food and just about everything else with our furry friends. But is their gift back… read more
