Pets

Not only are these pet photos you shared adorable, but the names are just so creative! Love it, East Texas!

I did a little research. As it turns out, cats are attracted to certain smells and flavors that might surprise you. Some of these attractions are safe. Some of them are NOT.

Its sad when you see stories like this from Kilgore because despite there being TONS of resources for people who can't take care of unwanted pets, people still resort to doing some pretty cold things to these animals.

But it isn't the bug that kills our dogs--it's the parasite they often carry. Signs of illness are heart problems, stomach issues, and sometimes sudden death.

Spaying, neutering, and vaccinating pets is one of the most loving things we can do. APL offers low-cost care on the road! Here's where they'll be this week.

She'd been starved and was covered in mites. Many worried she'd not survive. This is how Lindy is doing today in the loving care of the SPCA of East Texas

Also, there will be food vendors for us human-folk, music, and an awesome photo-op! They only ask that your pet be fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered.

"A good Samaritan filed a Cruelty Complaint with SPCA East Texas to report a dog screaming in pain." She'd been starved and was covered in mites.

Great breweries, restaurants, and hangout spots that offer outdoor areas where we can bring our best furry friends WITH us?

Our pets love to interrupt and distract us from our human endeavors. Annoying? Perhaps. Is there a lesson in there for us? I think so.

Finding the perfect name for your new pup can be a challenge because you want something cool that will match the dog's greatness, and at the same time, the name needs good consonants for emphasis when the dog gets in trouble. How about Tex? And give your favorite state some love at the same time.

We thought we were getting a new puppy, but instead, we were scammed out of $750 and the puppy didn't exist. Oh, how do these people live with themselves?! After falling victim to a gut-wrenching puppy scam, and I'll share every step in the process so the same thing doesn't happen to you.