PetPix Today!

I was intrigues by the title… “A Three Dog night”. Thomas aptly uses to explain the intensity of her life experience, which is explained by Australian folklore/history that tells us that Australian Aborigines slept with their dogs for warmth on cold nights, the coldest being a “three dog night”.

Jack and Jill went up the hill…

Pet lovers everywhere will enjoy the true, modern-day and inspirational story of Jack, the adopted German Shepherd mix puppy that was rescued by Jill Rappaport, a news correspondent for the TODAY Show.

Jack & Jill is the story of a brave dog and his loving owner who battled Jack’s bone cancer and how they journeyed up the hill together.

For therapy against boredom, Hannah learns to paint pictures (like Ruby the elephant) and also try’s her hand trunk) at playing the drums! This touching and uplifting story, based on a real-life experience of an elephant called Shirley and her friend and keeper of 22 years called Solomon James Jr. A is a great read for all ages. Check here for more info about Hannah’s Dream.

On a recent drive I came across one of the most lovely horse-boarding centres I’ve seen in years. Tucked neatly away on a country side road but within a fifteen-minute drive to the city, this equine paradise had everything I could want for my horse… room to roam, shade, lots of lush green grass, large level paddocks, trails along with an outdoor and indoor exercise ring. The horses being boarded there were very healthy

While those in the northern climes start to pump iron and increase their intake of Vitamin D and calcium to get ready for the lack of sun during the winter months, dog owners should be very careful not to drop any tablets on the floor. All medications tucked away in bathroom cabinets!