November 2024

Welcome to our “Zen” issue, crafted with the heart and soul of every pet parent who knows the holiday season can be just as chaotic for our furry family members as it is for us. November and December bring fireworks, celebrations, and even new additions to our homes, and while these moments are magical for us, they can feel overwhelming for our pets. That’s why we’re focusing on creating calm amidst the noise.

In this issue, you’ll find expert tips for navigating firework season, from creating a safe retreat at home to calming techniques that help pets feel secure through the festivities. We’re also joined by Jenni Davies with an article on “Singing the New Pet Blues,” a great read for anyone bringing a new furball home, reminding us that every transition needs time, patience, and understanding.

The holidays are also a time for special treats, and seeing as our recipe section has been enjoying quite a bit of traction, we’ve decided to spoil you with four pages of great recipes to share with your family. As always, there are plenty of adoptable pets featured, waiting for their own forever homes—a reminder that the gift of companionship is one of the most meaningful. And with that in mind, we want to remind everyone that our welfare directory can be found on the last page of the magazine. If you see something, say something. Please don’t think that your call to assist an animal is a nuisance to welfare. Leaving an animal at home for days on end is not okay, leaving an animal without water and food, is not okay, tying up a dog, is not okay. Please reach out to one of the many welfares listed and be a voice to the voiceless.

We hope this issue brings some calm, a lot of joy, and perhaps a little extra Zen for you and your family this holiday season. Reach out to us on social media and let us know what you have planned this summer!