As the seasons start to change, I start thinking about pumpkin, winter squash and the fall harvest. My dogs love pumpkin, so I made these pumpkin cookies for them, and they were a hit. With only five ingredients, they come together really quickly. You can use homemade pumpkin if you want, but I used organic pumpkin in a box, and it worked great. Make sure to store the cookies in…
This video is for anyone out there who knows what it’s like to work with cats — it’s the best! What’s your feline friend’s favorite thing to do while you’re trying to work?…
These two animal buds really know how to have fun in the sun together! We want to go to this pool party!…
It’s New Year’s Eve and you’re probably making plans to ring in 2016 with a bang – but what about your pets? All of the commotion and noise from fireworks can be very stressful for animals. Here are some tips for keeping them comfortable and safe through the night:…
Portlanders, as they are often called, are some of the most animal-friendly people on the planet and their namesake city is no exception. While our vegan and vegetarian listings for this bustling town has over a hundred restaurants that serve the finest foods without the flesh, look for those with outside dining and it’s likely that your pet will be accommodated in this area. For the freshest produce, Portland offers…
There are some really high quality dog treats available out there, with great ingredients…but I’m sad to say that the opposite is usually the norm. Many dog treats are loaded with chemicals, artificial flavors, preservatives, colorings and by-products of the animal industry. That’s why I prefer to make homemade dog treats. Here’s an easy recipe for Doggie Carrot Squares. They are really simple and healthy, with the addition of nutritional…
By now, anyone reading this post is well aware that the Ebola virus has hit the United States. And, if you are a vegan or an animal lover, you are probably hoping for the best for Bentley (Nina Pham’s pup, the initial nurse infected with the Ebola virus). I was really upset when I found out Nina Pham had a dog. Not because she had a dog, but because of…
#10: Enjoy the journey as well as the destination. #9: Take time out to enjoy the view. #8: Break the rules sometimes, and sit where you are most comfortable. #7: If you don’t feel like shopping, take a nap. (Especially when mom and dad are shopping at Herbivore, Food Fight Vegan Grocery & Sweetpea Vegan Bakery). #6: Don’t worry…be happy. #5: Learn to get along, especially in close quarters in the…
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of fireworks during Fourth of July weekend, but it can also be a very dangerous and stressful time for animals! If you’ve got pets, make sure not to neglect them during all the festivities. Keep them out of harm’s way and help keep them calm. Here are a few pet safety tips for the Fourth of July to get you started.…
I’ve had the pleasure of sharing my adult life with a total of eight fabulous dogs (so far). And seven of them have been vegan. When I first went vegan fifteen years ago, it was really hard for me to feed my best friends animal products. Then a friend gave me a copy of Vegetarian Cats and Dogs by James Peden. When I finished reading the book, I knew that…
It’s late afternoon, I finally have some time……. Not doing it now, would really be a crime. So out come the trays and the bone cookie cutter….. I don’t even call their names, nor a sound do I utter. Next comes the peanut butter, oats and the flour…… The whole endeavor, takes less than an hour. So I mix and I knead…..I know they’re going to love em’……. Then I…
So what about our companion animals? Our pet cats and dogs – should our own veganism, as mammals, be extended to other species that we care for? According to a recent article in the Globe and Mail, a lot of people are starting to pick up on the trend of raising a vegan pet. Search the world wide web and it seems that the Globe and Mail is not only…