Regina Fiorentini

Last week I wrote about some suggestions that could save you money on pet care during this tough economic time.  There are some things, however, that are really non-negotiable when it comes to caring properly for your canine companion. Sure, it might be fine to avoid pricey pet boutiques and accessories for your furry friend, but when it comes to basic medical care and other dog essentials ...

As we've all read, heard, seen and been made painfully aware of by Public Radio unless you've been living under a rock: the Economy has seen better days. Owning a dog can be expensive and is no doubt a lifelong commitment to excellent and sometimes expensive Veterinary care, food, and other expenses. The pet care industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that's growing exponentially. ...

If you frequently browse the Pets section of Craig's List like I do, you might be shocked at the amount of re-homing posts.  Frequently it seems, families will choose to re- home their pets as a knee-jerk response to changed situations, often without regard to the long-term devastating effect this will have to their pet and the overall problem of pet overpopulation. The re-homing posts are ...

Those who know me best know that I love watching the Animal Planet show Animal Cops. The show follows animal control officers in several major US Cities including Detroit, Houston, Miami and Philadelphia. Animals Cops Philadelphia: Puppy Mills Exposed focuses on disgraceful "breeders" in rural Pennsylvania, many of which are completely legal despite the appalling conditions. In Pennsylvania, dog breeders are supervised only by the lenient ...