Pets – Food, Fashion, Fun

Pets and Holidays

November 17, 2020Fun, Pets

There are a lot of fun parts of having a puppy join in on the holiday festivities, but it can also be a dangerous time for them too. Susan Frank, host of Raising Your Paws podcast presented by Nutrisource Pet Foods, has some pet safety tips to pass on. Related: The Pet Poison Helpline 855-213-6680 Nutrisource Pet Treats

Advice for New Dog Owners

November 6, 2020Fun, Pets

Both Steve and Kelli recently added furry babies to their families. Steve welcomed a soft coated wheaten terrior named Rex and Kelli added Penny the miniature poodle to her mix. We call in the expert, Katie K9 to answer some of those puppy questions.

Secondhand Hope

November 6, 2020Featured, Fun, Pets

2020 has been a stressful year to say the least. Local animal rescue Secondhand Hounds is trying to alleviate some of that stress with their dogs. They bring their calmest, best behaved dogs to visit assisted living and care facilities to offer comfort and companionship to residents. The program is called, “Secondhand Hope.” Give...

Pumpkin Treats for Dogs & Cats

October 23, 2020Food, Fun, Other Food, Pets

Susan Frank with NutriSource shows how to make pumpkin treats for your dogs that they will love and are good for them too. PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 18 – 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats. (not the instant, quick, cooking kind). Reserve a little of the oat flour in a dish for...

Products for Your Pooch

October 7, 2020Fun, Pets

Producer Lisa Adams, also known among her peers as “Dog Mom”, shows us some products she thinks you need to have for your own dog. Products Featured From: Lucy & Co Dog Threads The Foggy Dog Pure and Good

NutriSource Pet Food: Socializing Your Puppy

September 23, 2020Fun, Pets

Adding a puppy to your household is both rewarding and exhausting. Along with training your puppy it’s important to make sure they’re socializing well, and of course, getting good nutrition. Kelli chats with Susan Frank, the host of Raising Your Paws podcast. Related: Nutrisource Pet Food

Pet Adoption Advice with NutriSource

August 28, 2020Fun, Pets

Elizabeth got some advice on pet adoption from our friends at NutriSource. Here are two things to do with newly adopted pets from Raising Your Paws. If you have had an adopted dog or cat for a while, and are having some behavior or training problems, there is an organization that can help. They have training programs for dogs, cats and...

National Dog Day Fun!

August 27, 2020Fun, Pets

We celebrate National Dog Day with some pics of cute puppies and information on adopting with Secondhand Hounds!

Secondhand Hounds

August 5, 2020Featured, Fun, Pets

Due to the pandemic, more people than ever have stepped up and adopted pets during this time. Kelli talked to the founder of animal rescue Secondhand Hounds about the increase and how their social media accounts has helped them adopt out hundreds of pets. If you’re interested in learning more about adopting from Secondhand Hounds, click...

Practicing Pet Safety

July 29, 2020Fun, Pets

According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 1,000 home fires each year are started by family pets. Practicing simple safety tips can make a big impact in protecting your family and your pet. Household Tips Keep alarms current:Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced after 10 years. In addition to testing...