“Jim, it’s a whole new ball game. We’re in the minor leagues right now, but in a few years, we’ll all be playing in the majors,” I told my friend Jim Bellmont of Somerset, Wisconsin. . Jim wasn’t sure what he was talking about. He has been a photographer since childhood (he is now retired) […]

Story Monster Ink recently had a chance to chat with the authors / illustrator team behind The Angel’s Home Forever (Mascot Books), a true story about a dog that was rescued from an earthquake in Chile and seeks his forever home. Faced with his fear of rejection for not being like other dogs, he embarks […]

Barking is natural for your dog; he or she uses it to communicate and, in ideal circumstances, barking is used as a warning or as a sign of fear. However, all too often barking goes from being a normal means of communication to being a nuisance. Dogs never seem to get hoarse from barking, and […]

People swear by company that they are present with a terrier. The cheerful movement of a young puppy and the carefree demeanor he seems to have is something that many other puppies cannot match. There have been many great breeds in the breeding world, and one of the most enjoyable breeds to own and befriend […]

Raised on the East Coast, I had never heard of snake training from a dog until we moved to Arizona, in the southwestern part of the United States. Along with “dry heat,” tarantulas, scorpions, and other creepy creatures are poisonous snakes. Poisonous snakes should be treated with great RESPECT. At that point in our lives, […]

Pomeranian puppies are probably the cutest toy pets in the world. They are so fluffy and cuddly. When these little treasures grow up, they still look like puppies. If you are interested in buying a Pomeranian and prefer a puppy, do your research and find out if you and your family will be able to […]

One of the most interesting exotic pets you can have is a frog. Many people don’t know this, but pet frogs can come in many different sizes and colors, and they can have different habitats that make each type of frog unique. One species of frog that you can keep as a pet is the […]

If you’ve thought it through and made the decision that a gecko is the pet you want, then you can begin your search for your new pet. You need to choose carefully, and you should enter the buying process after you’ve decided on a few things. One of these factors is the color and pattern […]

If you are looking to buy a cat, you need to consider the different breeds of cats out there. Since there are so many breeds of cats, this can be a daunting task. Selecting the wrong breed can cause you and your family a lot of distress, as the wrong breed can be misfit. But […]

1. Attention Anyone who has played ball with a dog has a good example of a dog’s laser focus. In our culture of distraction, focus is a rare beast. To be successful in owning the best home, develop a unique approach on the project to completion. You, your family, and your dog will benefit for […]