Introductions.

Hi! We are Stephanie and Casey. Above are a few of our babies. This is our first attempt at blogging. We wanted to put information out there for people who are completely clueless or just need a few answers about animals, pets in general. We are not professionals, however we have a lot of experience in this field.  I (Casey) worked for a vet clinic for 5 years and have been a groomer for 3 years now. Stephanie has been a professional groomer for 6 years. We have had a variety of animals from small mammals and feathered friends to  slimy, slithering, creepy crawlers and even ranging up to the size of equine. We have both fostered a number of animals, mainly cats and dog. We are able to answer almost any question you have on almost any kind of animal. If we are unable to do so, we can point you in the right direction or someone who will have the answer.

Our ultimate goal is educating pet parents to eliminate the large population of unwanted animals because we live in a disposable society. All too many times animal are an impulse buy without realizing the cost  of care or life expectancy. They end up dumped at a shelter. While spaying and neutering is going to help unwanted dogs and cats, other types of animals are overlooked. For example: getting a bunny for Easter time and then realizing that rabbits don't usually like to be picked up and can kick so hard they can break their backs which will result in a vet visit and euthanasia. The child is not getting a new pet, the parent is getting a new pet. You are that pets god. You provide EVERYTHING for it. No matter if it's a fish or a horse. There are several prefect "starter" pets that are easy to care for, even for the youngest child. Which then can teach responsibility and can show  the parents what the child is capable of taking care of without getting into a cat or a dog, which will still probably be alive when the child goes to college. Cats can comfortably live up to 15-20 years. Dogs, depending on the breed can live up to 15,  maybe even longer. Long haired dogs require grooming, which includes frequent haircuts, to prevent painful matting. Small breed dogs can be nippy, bark a lot, hard to potty train, and can have more dental issues than larger dogs. Large breed dogs require a lot of food, training, and vet visits. The larger the dog, the more expensive the maintenance. Which can include: flea treatment, heartworm medication, annual shots and check ups. They are more likely to have hip dysplasia or other medical issues that can be costly.

We are here to help answer questions to the best of our knowledge from personal experience to help raise a happy healthy pet. Again we are not professional, but we have countless hours of hands on experience. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and any suggestions on products you have used that you have liked, etc.