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5th Annual Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt on 4/1/12

On 4/1/12 the 5th Annual Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt will happen at Rainier Vista Park in Lacey.

For just $3 per adult (kids under 12 get in free) you can give your canine buddies a fun-filled day with the focus all on them. All proceeds go to two local charities: Feline Friends and Old Dog Haven.

Here are . . . → Read More: 5th Annual Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt on 4/1/12

Off-Leash Dog Park in Lacey Now OPEN!

Lacey has a new off-leash dog park, located at the Waste and Recovery Center (2418 Hogum Bay Road NE).

Cassie & Annie

Dogs can use 5 acres for socializing, digging, and just running around. There’s a special area for shy & small dogs, so they won’t get toppled over by more assertive, social dogs. Water stations (for both . . . → Read More: Off-Leash Dog Park in Lacey Now OPEN!

“Playtime for Cats” by Dbaly and Sigl (book review)

I borrowed a neato book from the library not too long ago called Playtime for cats : activities and games for felines by Helena Dbaly (a cat breeder) and Stefanie Sigl (a “cat and dog psychologist”).

Take a look at this book if you would like ideas about how to encourage your cat to play and are . . . → Read More: “Playtime for Cats” by Dbaly and Sigl (book review)

Kibble Predators On The Indoor Prairie

This fun tip can help animals lose weight without changing their diet, give them more exercise even when you’re not around, and help when one animal dominates the food.

Hunting kibble is hard work! (Saffron rests after kibble hunting.)

One of the little extras I do for my cats (and some clients’ animals) is hiding treats around the . . . → Read More: Kibble Predators On The Indoor Prairie

You Just Might Get What You Play For

You’ve probably discovered how much fun a cat can have with a paper bag to hide in (or for you to hide toys in). I’ve lots of other items in most people’s households that make excellent toys for cats.

Cats are pretty good about entertaining themselves and making toys out of objects that we don’t think of . . . → Read More: You Just Might Get What You Play For