Yesterday I was scrolling through Instagram when I happened upon a picture that Snoop Dogg posted from 2007. It showed him walking his pet pittie, with a retractable lead on a somewhat loose collar. While I am stoked that: He wasn't on a choke/prong collarHis dog seemed quite relaxed body language-wiseHe didn't make any comments … Continue reading The Case for Harness Walking (vs. collar walking)
6 years ago, but what feels like forever, I got my first dog. I had been struggling with depression, anxiety, I was drinking a lot, and was taking a break from school. I finally lived in a place that allowed dogs, and after long months of thinking, I went in and fell in love with … Continue reading A Brief History of Milo
AKA: Why retractable leashes can be just as dangerous as having no leash at all.
Why your companion animal (who does provide scientifically-proven therapeutic benefits) isn't a service dog.
Disclaimer: I am not a dog trainer. These are just techniques that have worked with dogs that I have met. I am a huge fan of food toys, and let me clarify what I mean when I say that. To me, food toys are anything that make a dog (or cat!) use their natural scavenging … Continue reading The Argument for Food Toys for Every Meal
AKA: Why shelters want to help you.
Happy World Spay Day, everybody! Today, one of the programs I manage offered free feline spay and neuter surgeries for low income families. This program is scheduled for every Thursday. Clients on government assistance qualify for a $15 spay or neuter, and low income clients (not on assistance) qualify for a $30- $35 copay- it's … Continue reading World Spay Day
One of my favorite things to learn about is cat enrichment. It's crazy to think about, but before I had my misfit group of Radhika's rescues, I was a true "cat person". While I loved dogs as a child, my experiences with them were limited, and my family was against bringing one into the home. … Continue reading The Argument for a Bird Feeder (for your cat)
I sigh as I get hung up on after the fated words I receive on a too-frequent basis: Thanks for nothing. Now, as a community advocate, I hear horrible things yelled at me constantly. The problem with helping people, is when you can't help. My job is to help people and their pets. I refer … Continue reading “Thanks for nothing”
The other day, I was on the phone with my thesis chair having a meeting with her. I was in my office during this discussion, and during this time my dog Winry was with me. Winry barked and my advisor exclaimed "Oh! You have a dog in there, I hope you know how lucky you are. Which just rubbed me the … Continue reading How I Got Here
Radhika's Rescues 