5 Ways to Celebrate Your Pet
National Pet Awareness Month is interestingly named, to say the least. Whether you have a dog who gnaws on your shoes or a cat who slips her paw under the door when you’re in the bathroom, most of the time you’re very aware that you have a pet. But we here at 1FUR1 would like […]
Top 7 Black Cats in Pop Culture
Black cats are unfairly maligned, given their reputation as being bad luck. However, for Black Cat Appreciation Day, we’re listing the top seven black cats in pop culture who are working to break the stereotype with sass, song, and relentless pursuit of a certain Tweety Bird. 7.) Scat Cat, “The Aristocats” In this charming Disney […]
Celebrating Animal Rights Awareness Week 2015
This week is Animal Rights Awareness Week. Everyday, countless animals have their rights infringed upon. Whether it be through puppy mills, dog fights, hoarding, or one of the many other despicable acts, the perpetrators of these crimes need to be stopped. Fortunately, many states have enacted legislature to prevent these abuses and punish those who […]
5 Things I Learned as a Pet Sitter: Lessons from Pets
Happy Pet Sitter’s Week! It is the last day of pet sitter’s week, so I thought I would share some of the things I learned from the animals I’ve worked with. I have been a pet sitter for more than five years, working with a myriad of animals. Each experience has been different than the […]