This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and Rachael Ray™ Nutrish®, all opinions are mine alone. #NutrishFureverHome #CollectiveBias If you've been following us on Instagram you know we adopted a little silver tabby last month from the shelter. Peyton has been begging for a kitten of her own for over a year. I had set some goals in place that she needed to meet before I would let … [Read more...]
Let Your Pup Ride in Comfort with Squishy Mats
Our dogs come to the office nearly every day. I never thought much about putting them in the cargo area of our SUV until we went to a drive in movie. When I had to sit back there and watch a movie with Peyton it was then I discovered just how hard and uncomfortable the cargo area was. Even with 3 quilts down it still hurt my back! When I heard about Squishy Mats I had to try them out for … [Read more...]
4 Things You Need if You Have a Long Hair Cat
We are a pet loving family. I have always had a few pets. It's been like that my whole life. With all those years of experience, I thought I knew it all. I thought I was going to be the perfect pet parent. So when I moved out and bought my own home the first thing I did was adopt a cat. Well, I actually went to adopt a dog but I ended up adopting Sebastian, a long-hair, cinnamon … [Read more...]
Sebastian’s Diagnoses
Last week, Sebastian had his wellness visit. Now that he's 15 years old I dread these visits. I have anxiety and stress about finding out something is wrong with my fur baby. But I still do them. Every single year I take him in for his wellness visit and vaccinations. This year, they found something. Sebastian has lost a little over a pound since his visit last year. And then upon physical … [Read more...]
Celebrate International Bacon Day with Your Pup
Finnie and Mattie are more than just dogs. They are part of the family. Somedays I feel like I have 2 more kids! They really keep me hoping. Is there any better feeling than sharing a moment of pure happiness with your pooch? Literally, nothing makes me happier than seeing Mattie or Finnie's tail wagging when they get to have one of their favorite treats - I feel like I'm just as excited as they … [Read more...]
Purrfect Together: Celebrate the Bond Between You and Your Cat This September
Sebastian has been with me for 15 years! He snuggles up close every night, takes a shower with me every morning and is my little sidekick every day. September is Happy Healthy Cat Month—and there's never been a better time to show our cats some extra love. Recently, the cat lovers at Meow Mix ran the Purrfect Together Survey, which asked cat parents around the country about their … [Read more...]
Start the Day with a Tasty Treat
Mornings at my house start early. Mostly because Sebastian is ready to start the day at the first ray of sunlight. He likes to start each morning with a somewhat not so gentle tug of my hair. It's his special way of saying - Mom, it's time to get up! I need a treat!Together, Sebastian and I set out for the kitchen to start our morning together. I start the coffee pot and he cries for a … [Read more...]
It All Started With a Kiss
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #yougottabekittenme #CollectiveBias 15 years ago, this month, I wandered into our local Humane Society looking for a puppy. I was a new homeowner, first time out on my own and I REALLY wanted a Beagle, or so I thought. I remember the day so vividly, it was a hot May Saturday afternoon and I … [Read more...]
Frozen Watermelon Treats for Dogs
Peyton has been begging me to add a section to our blog that includes our pets more. She really wants to start making special treats for them, which means I need to start looking for recipes and playing around with them for our pets. For our first adventure into homemade pet foods I chose frozen watermelon treats. I looked at the variations out there and I tweaked it to what I thought Finnegan and … [Read more...]
Something Special for Kitty
We are an animal loving family. Currently I am the proud pet mama to 2 Maine Coon kitties, Sebastian and Sophia. We never really see Sophia but we know she's around. However, Sebastian is a lovely, snuggly and extremely vocal kitty. Sebastian is very good at telling us when he wants something, he always seems to want something. And just like most kitties Sebastian loves his food. Every morning we … [Read more...]
