Animal Welfare
Should pets be given as gifts?
Should pets be given as gifts? This is a controversial subject sure to spark lively conversation. Most people will say no, it’s a bad idea, but is this true? For many years those of us […]
Pet Care
Pet Care
Happy Thanksgiving from FSP!
Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Lost Pet Recovery
How to prove pet ownership
Proving ownership of your pets may seem simple, but it actually isn’t. It’s the sort of thing you won’t think about until you have a problem and then it may be too late. Check out […]
Pet Care
Has your dog’s behavior changed due to covid quarantine?
Is your dog showing fear or aggression due to isolation? Learn how to identify and remedy the problem quickly. The covid-19 pandemic has changed the lives of everyone. Many people are out of work while […]
Lost Pet Recovery
First Street Pets: Info for the 2020’s
Interview with Patty Giarusso for Let’s Talk Pets Radio How do pet owners find reliable pet information on the internet when there is literally so much garbage out there? Brigid joins us to talk about […]
Pet Care
Cat personalities
What is your cat’s personality? Learn about the basic personality types, how they interact with you and other pets, and how to keep them safe. Is it personality or cat-anality? Purr-sonality perhaps? In any case, […]
Pet Business
How to put on a martingale dog collar
The martingale is a humane and effective walking collar. Learn how to select, adjust, and use this versatile tool to walk your dog. Why a martingale? I first encountered the martingale collar when working for […]
Pet Care
Should cats wear collars?
Learn the pros and cons of putting a collar on your cat, the different kinds of cat collars, and the difference between a collar and a harness. Pros Why would anyone put a collar on […]
Animal Welfare
I need to give up my dog! What can I do?
Do you need to give up your dog? Here are six surrender and non-surrender options and the pros and cons of each. Every year, millions of dogs are rehomed for a variety of reasons. No […]
Pet Care
What you didn’t know about the history of dog food
Commercially produced “dog food” is the norm today, but was it always so? How did our ancient ancestors feed their canine companions? Ever wonder why dog kibble comes in cereal boxes? Why are those biscuits […]