Articles written by Michele Hollow

Birding is a great hobby for kids and parents, and all you need to get started are a good pair of binoculars, a field guide, and a comfortable pair of walking shoes.

May 15, 2009 - Michele Hollow

We've all heard about Take Your Child to Work Day. What about your dog? Pet Sitters International created Take Your Dog to Work Day 10 years ago.

May 6, 2009 - Michele Hollow

Who has time to cook for their dogs? Some days it's hard preparing a meal just for ourselves and our families. "Why not combine the two?" asks Linda West Eckhardt.

Apr 23, 2009 - Michele Hollow

Just like humans, dogs can get sunburn. This is especially true of light coated short hair dogs.

Apr 20, 2009 - Michele Hollow

The hardest part of going on vacation is leaving the dog at home. That's all changing. Many hotels, resorts, and inns are offering vacation packages that welcome dogs.

Mar 30, 2009 - Michele Hollow

Millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of these, only two percent of cats and 18 percent of dogs are reunited with their owners.

Mar 25, 2009 - Michele Hollow

"Scientific studies support that dogs and cats experience REM sleep, which is the phase in which people dream," says Lisa Boyer, DVM.

Mar 19, 2009 - Michele Hollow

Put 101 Dalmatians in a room, and you may have trouble telling them apart. However, each one is different. That's where Rose Ordile comes in.

Mar 3, 2009 - Michele Hollow

While studying to become a veterinary technician, Kyle Covill would volunteer to work with rabbits, snakes, impalas, kangaroos, and lions.

Feb 25, 2009 - Michele Hollow