A Woman and Her Dog

Home fires can happen anywhere, at anytime and leave even the most prepared person feeling victimized. Many fire victims experience shock and worry among a number of other emotions in a fire’s aftermath, and it’s important for them to know that someone cares about them and their well-being. Last October, a Columbus woman found out just how valuable [...]

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Safety tips for your furry friend

Take a look at this dog.  This is my puppy Fred. He is the best part of my day, every day. If something were to happen to him, I’m not sure what I would do. I know that many of the 77.5 million dog owners and 93.6 million cat owners in America feel the same [...]

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Cricket’s Yips n’ Tips

It’s nearly the peak of hurricane season. But we’re lucky we live way up here in Ohio because we are never affected by hurricanes this far north. If you lived in Ohio two years ago, you probably remember Hurricane Ike. It was just a windstorm by the time it reached us – but what a [...]

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Cricket’s Yips ‘n Tips

I took my pet parents to the CHA Picnic with the Pups on Saturday. We like to get outdoors and participate in dog-friendly events whenever we can. Even though it was very hot and humid outside, a lot of dogs came out to support a great cause – pets. Our first stop was the American [...]

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Prevent your pet from starting fires? Yes, there are tips!

Today is the third annual National Pet Fire Safety Day and we just couldn’t let it go unrecognized. Home fires are the most common disaster that the American Red Cross responds to and also the most preventable. According to the United States Fire Administration, an estimated 500,000 pets are affected annually by fires. The best [...]

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I’ll be waiting for you… at home

Every time my pet parents leave the house without me, I’m afraid they’ll never come back. More than anything I want to go too. I use all my tricks to try to convince them to take me with them. But my pet parents know that I’ll be safer and happier at home. I’m not allowed [...]

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Cricket’s Yips ‘N Tips: Red Cross Helps Pets Too!

When there is a house fire in Franklin County, it is common to see an American Red Cross van arrive at the scene. American Red Cross volunteers are trained to help people recover from disasters such as home fires and begin to put their lives together again. People who have lost their belongings in a [...]

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Cricket’s Yips and Tips

I’m lucky that I live within a few miles of my veterinarian’s office. It’s good to know that help is close by if I am sick or injured. But what if there is an emergency and help is not right around the corner? Would you know what to do? Sign up for the American Red [...]

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Cricket’s Yips ‘n Tips: Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your pet parents

1. slightly-used bone tied with a red ribbon  2. liver treats  3. tips on proper stretching techniques  4. the missing socks  5. extra walks for a week  6. replacement for the umbrella I destroyed  7. chew toy  8. one sleep-in Saturday  9. I.D. tags – in case they get lost  10. gift certificate for an [...]

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Cricket’s Yips and Tips

It’s cold out there! And like a lot of small and/or short-haired dogs, I wear a coat when I venture outside in the cold. In honor of Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th, let’s get bundled up! Of course if your pet does not like dressing up, it’s best to find someone else [...]

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