Keep Your Pets Safe in the Car
If you're a pet owner, you know that your pet is a part of the family. And many pet owners like to involve their pets in family activities, including family vacations. But before you just open the door to let Rover or Tabby climb into the car, you should understand that car trips can be stressful, and perhaps even unsafe, for many household pets. Happily, experts agree that they do not have to be if drivers take some simple precautions.

Cat Grooming Basics
Before the economy went south last fall, 29-year-old teacher Bethany Clay took her long-haired cat, Charlie, to the groomer every six weeks. "He always looked so nice after his $45 bath with a comb," says Clay. However, when she became worried about her job security, Clay began to eliminate extras from her budget. "I'm trying to save more these days, so I brought a comb that my groomer recommended, and I've been brushing Charlie out every week at home."

Bulldog rescue group overwhelmed by owners surrendering pets
WINDER - Bulldog owners often are drawn to their pets because of their trademark droopy jowls, wrinkled faces and sometimes-bullish demeanor, but for too many bulldog owners, that excess of character turns out to be too much to handle.

Babies and Pets
When Laura Goodman and her husband, Burt, were first married, their black lab, Nell, was like their first baby. They spoiled her with plenty of affection. So when Laura became pregnant, she worried about how Nell would handle having a real baby in the house.