Pets.com blogs
Our staff bloggers are Pet Parents like you, sharing the stories of their pet families and experiences.
Positive reinforment training makes Bella truly a joy
November 2, 2009
Debbie McKnight, Accredited PetSmart Trainer
Dear Santa,
November 2, 2009
Santa Claus 100 North Pole Avenue North Pole Dear Santa, With Halloween over, it's time for me to start thinking about gifts! Here's what I wish for this Holiday season: 1) All the fur-kids with out homes will find love this season. P.S. you can help buy visting PetSmart.com and purchasing a schnazzy toy "Chance". A portion of the proceeds goes to Charity. Visit …Read more »
What we can learn from an awful cat-abuse case
October 30, 2009
A serial cat abuser and killer is on the loose in the Phoenix area. Recent headlines announce that the sheriff’s office is investigating several recent “cat mutilations.” I won’t go into the gory details. At least 14 kitties have been victimized. Sadly, two did not survive. This story saddens, angers and frightens me all in one. Oddly, however, there is …Read more »
Are My Dogs Normal?
October 30, 2009
If anyone out there has dealt with any of these issues, please let me know: 1. Bruno systematically chews the bark off our trees. I don't know if it tastes good, he's bored, or simply loves chewing (probably all three). He hasn't had any reaction yet, so do I assume it's safe? 2. Both dogs lick their paws a lot, mainly around their …Read more »
Kitty Cat Kate
October 29, 2009
Michelle T. – PetSmart Charities, Inc. My cat, Kate, is spoiled, but for good reason. I got Kate on my 19th birthday, during the summer after my freshman year of college. She was born in May under a shed, where two mother cats had litters about a week apart. Kate was part of a litter of four, and there were three …Read more »
And The Winner Is....
October 27, 2009
Wow, what a turnout! Tuesday night was the most successful Howl-o-ween event we've ever had at the Alliance PetSmart! I almost fell out laughing at the creativity of the costumes! Some of those pets had to be earning some serious "cookie points" going out in public looking as funny as they did.
Let Me hear Your body Talk
October 27, 2009
You always hear about people’s body language. Avoiding eye contact, crossed arms, playing with your hair, facial expressions. We use it and analyze constantly when we communicate with one another. How come it is so often overlooked when we communicate with our dogs or when we watch two dogs interact?
Welcome to the Island of Misfit Pets
October 27, 2009
For a long time now, we’ve referred to our home as The Island of Misfit Pets. It’s a take-off from the 1960-something Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer movie and its Island of Misfit Toys, a place for not-so-perfect playthings. Instead of a “Charlie-in-the-box” or goofy elephant with spots, our Island is the lifelong, loving home for cats and dogs who have …Read more »
Solving My Digger Dilemma
October 26, 2009
Can you dig it? My dogs sure can! Recently I’ve been coming home to big huge holes in the garden and lawn—and the usual suspects are covered in dirt. It’s not easy to keep them from digging up the backyard because I can never catch them in the act. After reading the article Save Your Yard from a Digger I …Read more »
