Our Expert: Caroline Golon
Why You Should Care About Feral Cats — and How You Can Help Them
By Caroline Golon | October 16, 2014Have you ever seen a feral cat or a colony of feral cats? Many people don’t know these cats exist, yet they can be found in virtually every corner of our communities, from suburban developments to…View Full Post ›
Our Guide to Pet Adoption Websites
By Caroline Golon | October 10, 2014In today’s virtual world, you can access almost anything you want online — from clothes to groceries to cars — even pets. Though many people use online adoption resources in their search for a…View Full Post ›
Mobile Apps Support Pet Adoption
By Caroline Golon | October 8, 2014With millions of pets waiting in shelters and rescues for their forever homes, it can be overwhelming for an average pet lover to find ways to lend a hand. Now a variety of cool apps (software…View Full Post ›
From Wild Cat to Grumpy Cat: a Short History of Our Fascination With Felines
By Caroline Golon | August 20, 2014Whether or not you’re a cat lover, there’s no denying that cats rule the Internet. We can’t get enough of cat memes, tweeting cats and cats with Instagram accounts. We’re obsessed with Grumpy Cat,…View Full Post ›
The Cat Owner's Guide to Kitty Litter Options
By Caroline Golon | August 5, 2014These days, a visit to the cat litter aisle at your favorite pet store can be an overwhelming experience — the options seem almost endless. It appears there's a litter designed to meet every…View Full Post ›
Canine Counselors Make Camp Fun for Kids With Serious Illnesses
By Caroline Golon | July 22, 2014There’s always something special about summer camp. But there’s something even more magical about a camp just for children with serious illnesses, where they can run, jump and play — and where the…View Full Post ›
Expert Tips for Traveling With Your Dog
By Caroline Golon | July 17, 2014Traveling with your dog has many benefits: You don’t have to hire a pet sitter, you know your pet is in good hands (yours) and, most important, you get to have your friend along on your adventures!…View Full Post ›
Is Your Child Ready for Horseback Riding Lessons?
By Caroline Golon | July 11, 2014Horseback riding lessons benefit children in many ways. They build confidence, strength, coordination and focus. However, riding a horse can be dangerous, even with the gentlest, smallest horse in…View Full Post ›
What Should You Do If You Find a Bunny Nest?
By Caroline Golon | July 3, 2014If it seems like you’re seeing rabbits everywhere these days, you’re not imagining it. Rabbit mating season usually runs from March through September, so now’s the time when people stumble upon nests…View Full Post ›
5 Fun, Dog-Friendly National Parks
By Caroline Golon | July 1, 2014Are you hitting the wide-open road with your pooch this summer? If you’re thinking of paying a visit to some of the most beautiful attractions in the United States — our national parks — there are a…View Full Post ›
What Should You Do When You Find a Lost Pet?
By Caroline Golon | June 23, 2014What should you do when you see a dog or cat wandering around your neighborhood or along a road? You may wonder if he’s really lost, if his owner is nearby or if you should do something to…View Full Post ›
Fourth Grade Writing Lesson Helps Homeless Pets
By Caroline Golon | June 17, 2014Homeless pets at the Baltimore Humane Society (BHS) have a new group of advocates, thanks to an unusual writing assignment given to local fourth-grade students. Tiffani Murphy, a writing teacher…View Full Post ›
