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Pets and the Environment: Help Write the Book

Taking my cue from my home town Portland’s reputation as a green city, I’m writing a book for Wiley Publishing about how to “do pets” as eco-sensitively as possible.

“Pets and the Planet: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Pets” will help pet owners select, feed, and care for their pets with a focus on what’s best for the environment. Here’s where you come in. I’d like your questions and tips about “going green”… MORE

May 2008

We’re animals. We’re born like every other mammal and we live our whole lives around disguised animal thoughts.

Barbara Kingsolver
PET JOURNALS

Home Alone: Barking

Last week my best friend Bette got the dreaded call.  A neighbor confessed she was ready to strangle Bette’s dog for barking, barking, barking.  A horrified Bette explained she didn’t know her dog was barking when home alone.  Many of you are like Bette.

Serious Problem

Barking dogs are serious problems.  Not only does your dog suffer, but your neighbors… MORE
Do you know?  1/4 ounce of baking chocolate eaten by a 10-pound dog can cause vomiting, diarrhea,…  MORE  
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