Pet Animals – Dr. Pet Mom

Halloween Pet Safety 🎃

Halloween can be a fun time of the year! Pet parents love to dress up their furry friends in costumes of all kinds.

Your pets may want to wear outfits, but pet parents should be aware of some Halloween hazards…

October feels like the start of the holiday season. The cool weather reminds us that Fall is here. It’s not quite Autumn, the start of the seasonal change from summer to winter. October is also a great month for celebrating family pets and animals everywhere!

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – September Edition 🗞️

Hello! Welcome to the September edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Our pets are living longer and happier. This edition is all about the joy of adopting a senior pet! Enjoy!

Update on Employee Benefits for Pets 🐱 🐶

I originally wrote this blog in 2020 during the lock down. Now that we’re back in the office, my fave office therapy dog, Rosie, retired. Petting time with Rosie was the highlight of my day.

Here’s a 2026 update on employee benefits for your pet family members. More and more companies believe in employee well being, and offer a variety of pet benefits to attract and keep quality workers.

Interview: Pup N’ Iron Canine Fitness Owner, Laurie Williams 🐶

2026 marks the 78th anniversary of National Dog Week. From September 21 through September 27, we celebrate the wonderful relationships between dogs and their humans!

Many of you know about my ‘bipetual’ nature – I love cats and dogs!! Oscar, my adopted rescue cat, is my best friend. And I keep a warm place in my heart for many neighborhood dogs.

I’m happy to share my interview with Laurie Williams, owner of the Pup ‘N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center. Pup ‘N Iron is a daycare, fitness, activity, behavioral training, and wellness center for dogs located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Laurie’s goal is “Building better relationships between dogs and their people.”

Remembering 9/11 Rescue Dogs 🇺🇸

I was wondering how our pet blog should remember 9/11 then I remembered all the valiant service dogs that lent a helping hand.

All these doggies are now in heaven with God watching over us. We will never forget the hero dogs of 9/11. We thank you…

September Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

September is a good month for cooler weather and promoting animal awareness events. September awareness events encourage pet adoptions for less-popular animals.

Supporters can use creative social media to help special needs pets gain attention. The month ends with a day to remember homeless animals around the world.

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – August Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the August edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Summer time is filled with the smell of flowers, picnics and fun times. Learn how to keep your home smelling fresh and keep your pets safe from “faux scents.” Enjoy!

Treating Dog Depression and Anxiety 🐶

What is a health condition common to dogs and humans? Mental illness. Depression, loss of appetite, anxiety, withdrawal, self-injury, and changes in behavior are symptoms of mental illness.

Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Loss of a family member, a new baby, moving to a new home, boredom, or spending too much time alone can trigger anxiety and depression in your dog.

Pet Adoptions: Kittens, Special Needs and Senior Cats Too! 🐱

The month of August seems to be a peak season for kittens. Weather permitting, kitten season can run from spring into winter. I volunteer for a local animal rescue, Bay State Animal Cooperative (BSAC). Since late July, I’ve processed adoption applications mostly for kittens. But I’m excited to share that more people are also looking for senior cats or special needs cats!

Category: Pet Animals