HSC Pet ID Tag
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"If you have ever lost an animal companion, even for a short time, you know the devastating feeling and panic which quickly sets in. As you look for your stray animal companion numerous questions fill your head. Is she alright? Where did she go? Will I ever see her again? Sadly, many dogs, cats and other animals who go missing never see their human families again..."

Got Fleas?
By Nell Liquorman
"Still using all the chemicals you can find to combat those fleas? Bathe your pet with a so-called flea shampoo, and you leave behind a petrochemical residue that can be unsafe for the pet and the household. If that is not bad enough, the pet will lick himself and yes, take an oral dose. Go into any grocery store and head for the pet care aisle. If you smell the flea products in the store, you are experiencing a nose full of their off-gassing..."

Endangered by us: The Animals we Call "Pets"
By Carol Laliberte
"At one time or another, nearly all of us have thought, if even briefly, how much fun it would be to have a pet such as a purebred dog, a monkey, or a bird. What we may have forgotten in that moment of wanting is that animals are not humans, no matter how cute or human-like they may seem at times. Many wild animals never adapt to human ways and human life. What happens to animals when they are no longer deemed "useful" to those to whom they belong?"

Vermont Soapworks Pet Shampoo Product Review
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"My wife Lynn and I try to avoid chemicals whenever possible, especially when non-toxic alternatives exist. So, when I heard about Vermont Soapworks' "Vermont Soap Organics Pet Shampoo" I was eager to use it on our dogs. According to Vermont Soapworks, it is 'the first truly organic pet shampoo made in the nation'..."

Equestrian Sports: Inhumane? >
By Laura Schwartzman
"I think I've been disowned - twice. As a horse owner and participant in riding, some view me as an animal rights hypocrite; yet my criticisms of the sport tend to annoy fellow equestrians. With the Summer Olympics taking place this year, I implore animal rights advocates to investigate the situation! Problem is, the equestrian world is so diverse that forming consistent opinions on horse treatment can be nearly impossible..."

Non-Leather Alternatives for Horseback Riding
By Laura Schwartzman
"After writing an article entitled Equestrian Sports: Inhumane?, I scanned the barn and came up with the following equestrian products that I suggest replacing with vegan alternatives where possible. .."

Planet Dog Ribbon Ringo Product Review
By Carol LaLiberte
"Planet dog, the company with the really cool dog catalogs and website has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to create Ribbon Ringo, a doggie toy with a mission. When you purchase this Saturn-resembling ball for $9.95, Planet Dog will donate $.45 to the Komen Foundation..."

5 Reasons to Take Your Kids to a Sanctuary
By Melanie Wilson
"It's easy to understand how bringing your children to a sanctuary can be a lot of fun. Kids get to do more than just stand at the edge of a cage and wonder at the smallness of an animals' confinement space. At a sanctuary, people get to touch, smell, and interact with animals - even very large ones - and the people who care for them. And it's overwhelmingly a positive experience..."

Lovee, the Vegetarian Dog
By Carol LaLiberte
"Lovee is asleep in my lap as I write this, enjoying puppy dreams, perhaps racing around the yard with my five-year-old son Andrew. Lovee is our 7-month-old bichon frise pup. Like all puppies his age, he is playful and mischievous, cuddly and adorable. Unlike most dogs, Lovee is a vegetarian..."

Planet Dog Products NEW
By Carol LaLiberte
"As I am writing this review, my 7-month-old puppy is running through the house with his red bone hanging out over the ends of his mouth, looking simply adorable. Frankly, I am not sure who likes the Orbee Tuff Bone and the Orbee Earth Ball better, my dog, my son, or me!"

Products That Help Pets NEW
By N. Glenn Perrett
"Those of us who are fortunate to share our homes with animal companions know that they are a large part of our lives. Unfortunately, these loyal friends don't always receive the protection that they deserve. The following items offer pets protection and may even save their lives some day. "