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November 2004 - finally!
A Gentle Touch - Rubbing Them the Right Way ~ find out how hands on energy treatments like massage, acupressure and Reiki can help your animal companion get and stay well. Naturally.
Feeding Vaccination and Other Aspects of the Holistic Lifestyle ~ all the basics for a healthy, holistic life for your dog and cat
Loving Each Other From Different Places ~ stories about love and loss, and after death experiences

December 2003
Shoppping Guide ~ Places to shop and gifts to give that will help the animals
Going away for the holidays? ~ Here's what you need to do to get ready for your dog or cat sitter.
For Kitties Only ~ New cat quotes

October/November 2003
Adoping a Senior ~ Radar joins the gang and shows us that puppies have nothing on an older dog when it comes to melting your heart.

September 2003
Finding a Responsible Breeder ~ Don't support backyard breeding or puppy mills; make sure the breeder you support has the best interest of the animals in mind. Breed rescue organizations are also a great place to find purebred dogs in need of homes!
Cold Weather Tips
Your Older Companion Animal
Companion Animal Sitting & Holistic Wellness Care in Columbus, Ohio

August 2003
Have a vacation planned? ~ Here's what you need to do to get ready for your dog or cat sitter.

July 2003
Neutraceuticals ~ a guideline for some basic herbal remedies
The FDA Approves Neutersol ~ the first injectible neutering drug for male puppies!

June 2003
New Cat Food Recipes

May 2003
What is Reiki?
Does Your Companion Animal Live a Healthy, Holistic Lifestyle?
Natural Health Remedy Chest (updated)

April 2003
FIV Vaccination Issue ~ Dangers to FIV Vaccinated Strays
Hot Weather Tips

March 2003
New Rhode Island Cruelty Bill up for vote 3/26/03
The Big Fix  ~ March 22 - 26, 2003, Columbus Ohio
Basic Natural Remedies to get you started with your holistic medicine chest
Small Ways You Can Make a Difference ~ Be an armchair activist!
Tips ~ new holistic health information

February 2003
Tell Us About Your Holistic Care Interests
After Death Visits from Our Animal Companions
Vibrational Healing and the Cat's Purr ~ a cat's dominant vocal frequency is between 25 and 50 Hz - the exact frequencies researchers have found to stimulate bone regrowth!

January 2003
Vaccinations: A History of Fraud, Deception and Animal Abuse?
Saying Goodbye ~ there is no easy way, but they need us to be able to let go
New Story ~ "For Women Over 40 Succumbing to the Desire to Start Riding Again"
Updated Quotes and Some Other Pretty Funny Stuff
New Year's Resolutions ~ for your animal companions
Protect Your Animal Companion ~ and raise awareness about animal theft
Fun Facts ~ Egyptian hieroglyphic dog names
VegOhio.com ~ the easy guide to vegan and vegetarian eating in Ohio

December 2002
New Fun Facts
Going away for the holidays? ~ Here's what you need to do to get ready for your dog or cat sitter.

November 2002
Ohio House Bill 480 and Senate Bill 221
2002 State Ballot Initiatives ~ see how states voted on animal related issues
Kitty Boredom ~ ideas for making your kitty's life a lot more enjoyable

October 2002
Basic Natural Remedies to get you started with your holistic medicine chest
News and Upcoming Events  ~ Updated weekly

September 2002
Cold Weather Tips
Your Older Companion Animal
Greyhounds and Whippets ~ How can you tell them apart? 

August 2002
A New Perspective On the Companion Animal Surplus ~ Susan Seidman, author of "The Pet Surplus," subtitled "What every dog and cat owner can do to help reduce it", offers some concrete suggestions -- along with a perspective on the causes of the "pet surplus."
Dog Letters to God ~ Ever wonder what your pooch prays for?
Things a Cat Must Remember ~ An almost fall-out-of-your-chair-funny look at the rules a cat should follow
Levels of Compassion ~ Want to be a better friend to all animals?

July 2002
Wyllow's Issues: Dominance ~ Find out how a 22 pound whippet ruled the roost in two different homes, and why she finally changed the error of her ways.
Hemangiosarcoma ~ Our own experience with this deadly cancer.
All About Bloat  ~ Bloat can kill your dog in 30 minutes or less. Are you sure you know what to look for?
Finding a Responsible Breeder ~ Don't support backyard breeding or puppy mills; make sure the breeder you support has the best interest of the animals in mind. Breed rescue organizations are also a great place to find purebred dogs in need of homes!
Tips ~ We've added animal emergency information
Fun Facts ~ Your general animal welfare tidbits
News ~ Find out about the changes in German laws that are making a real difference in the lives of their companion animals as well as about recently passed and pending U.S. legislation.
Too Many Dogs ~ How to know when it's time to take down the "vacancy" sign.
Implant takes heat out of Pooches' passion ~ Australia introduces canine contraception.

June 2002
Natural Flea Prevention ~ Safer for you, your companion & the environment               
The Men in My Life Have Fleas ~ A related romantic short story
Kibble Tips ~ What's different about premium quality dog & cat foods
Small Ways You Can Make a Difference ~ Be an armchair activist!

Keep Your Companion Animal from Becoming One of the 2 Million Dogs and Cats Stolen Each Year!

* Never leave your dog or cat in your car or tied outside a building while you run inside for "just a minute."

* Do not let your cat or dog roam. Spaying and neutering help keep them happy at home, but you still must supervise them responsibly.

* Keep all gates padlocked, and if at all possible, do not allow your animals unsupervised outside access.

* Never give your dog or cat away "free to good home." This is the easiest way for people involved in dog fighting and selling animals into research to attain animals. Always carefully screen any new home or potential adopter. Make periodic visits, charge an adoption fee and require a contract (see snips "Minimum Standards of Care") stating the conditions that must be maintained for the animal's care.

* License, collar, and tattoo/microchip each of your animals and keep up-to-date ID tags on their collars.

* Keep current photographs and written descriptions of each of your animals.

* Be aware of strangers or unusual activity in your area. Often strange vans or trucks are seen in areas where animal thieves are active.

* Keep animals confined when service or repair people are working around your home to eliminate the risk of the animals getting out unnoticed.

Find out more at www.stolenpet.com.