Guess which states still allow the brutal devocalization of pets? Nearly all of them. Devocalization, commonly called de…
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Need Wind In Your Sails? 3 Hip Jobs You Can Cultivate
Green jobs are energizing us in almost all fields – from gentle dry cleaning to sustainable urban farming, city pl…
Incognito Countertop Composting
Composting when you have a big backyard? Easy. Composting when you’re a city dweller? Downright disgusting, right?…
One for the Reference Section: Green Gadgets for Dummies!
We do love our green gadgets. But though we do profess more than a passing degree of eco-acumen, the reality is (shhh!) …
The Kids Might Not be Alright After Eating Fluffy’s Food
Need another reason to choose quality pet food for your dog or cat? Last week the medical journal Pediatrics published a…
Don’t Forget the Rainwater
I was visiting a friend up in Portland, and I noticed he was collecting rainwater for his garden. Why hadn’t I tho…
Flying’s for the Dogs! But Bring Petty Cash for the Tickets
You want to get away, let’s say to sparkly Laguna Beach for a long weekend, and you don’t want to board your…
Suds-Up Your Pet with These Simple Grooming Strategies
“Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.” – Franklin P. Jones Groomin…