How can I find a good pet sitter, dog walker or groomer?

Leaving your pet with someone else is easier when you have checked them carefully. The same principles apply to sitters, dog walkers and groomers: verify, meet, test, and stay alert to how your pet reacts. Where to look What to check Questions for a sitter or walker Questions for a groomer Meet and do a … Read more

Is it cruel to keep a pet bird in a cage?

A cage in itself is not cruel. A small cage a bird never leaves, with no company and nothing to do, is. Birds are intelligent, social animals that evolved to fly, so the real question is whether their life as a whole meets those needs. What a caged bird needs Space. Buy the largest cage … Read more