FAQ: Scary Animals
Aren't you afraid of that ________ (snake, lizard, tarantula … fill in the blank)? No. Hollywood movies notwithstanding, most of the animals at The Animal Store are absolutely harmless. There isn’t a [...]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
May 20-26, 2012 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. As the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds us, no matter how nice they are, all dogs can bite. It's up to people to do the [...]
Warning: Fireflies Toxic to Some Animals
Hope you all had a great 4th of July filled with lots of fireworks. Summer night skies in our neck of the woods often glitter with another kind of light show — the dance of [...]
The Animal Store Takes the Pledge
I just signed and returned the Puppy Friendly Pet Store Pledge initiated by The Human Society of the United States (HSUS). In an effort to help shut down and eliminate puppy mills, by signing the [...]
Summer Travel with Pets
Believe it or not, there are only 13 days until Memorial Day — the start of the summer travel season. In this economy, some families may be scaling back on their travel plans — taking [...]
Holiday Pet Safety
As you start decorating and celebrating this holiday season, here are a few tips for making sure your pets stay safe: When you have a party, consider keeping your dog in a crate as your [...]
Family Pet Safety
We have received a lot of questions about a recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about children and "exotic" or nontraditional pets, in this case meaning any animal other than cats or [...]
